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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1903
Page
3
Bert Bassett launches a new hack line in Austin offering rides to all parts of the city and meeting all trains. Patrons are directed to leave orders at W. D. Bassler's Cigar Store or by calling Phone 164.
The new reduced fare applies via Chicago Great Western Railway with no intermediate point higher. For further information contact any Great Western Agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago 11).
The item lists rentals and sales from various merchants, mentions theater shows at the Opera House, discounts at FISCH BROS and WEST'S, updates on residents and illness, an upcoming July 4th forecast, road work east of the city, and a Samaritans decision not to hold winter entertainments. It notes a six room rental at 928 E Water and a general housework job posting, with regional names like Austin, La Crosse, Granite Falls, and Shrewd Business Man film at the Opera.
The 36 hour forecast calls for fair weather in Minnesota today and Saturday. Local notices cover rental listings, piano sales, and various shop announcements. Numerous person updates include travels, visits, and social events, with church services and community activities highlighted.
Mr Daw of Minneapolis visiting sister in law Mrs Krisher left Thursday for home. Bower family fished Ramsey. Kate Plummer sick. Conductor Jim Rickard laying off while Conductor Waters runs his car. Mrs Tolbertson of Peterson visiting daughter Mrs John Smaby. Mrs Wm Moon ill. Clark Franklin of La Crosse visiting friends. Conductor Henry Bennett in Minneapolis.
A special excursion via the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway to Minneapolis and Minnehaha Falls on Sunday June 28 offers free entertainment including balloon ascent and parachute descent at 1 30 pm a band concert at 2 pm and a baseball game Minnehaha Toozes versus Ft Snelling Regulars at 2 30 pm all at Minnehaha Falls Park General admission is free for excursion ticket holders The special train departs Austin at 7 50 am and returns leaving Minneapolis at 6 30 pm and Minnehaha Falls at 6 50 pm Excursion tickets are valid only for that train and date Round trip from Austin is 1 50 For details contact the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Ry ticket agent
Wasi and Be Clean present a call to take clothes to a tie event focusing on laundry care and hygiene practices. The item outlines a community service or promotional effort encouraging proper garment care and cleanliness. It notes dates and participating groups.
Steam laundry offers neat quick cleaning service under T Burnham proprietor. Prompt, reliable work to make garments fresh and spotless.
Town Talk details the new towns along the Chicago Great Western Railway. Edwin Lb Magill, manager of the Townsite Department at Fort Dodge, invites readers to request a free copy.
One fare for round trip via the Chicago Great Western Railway tickets on sale June 24 to 26 with return valid by July 2 or August 1 for an extra 50 cents. Stopovers allowed. For more information contact any Great Western Agent or J. P. Elmer G P A Chicago Illinois.
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