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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1902
Page
3
Notice advertises a local shop selling its own coffee blend and teas. It claims growing demand, reliable quality and quantity, prompt service, and trusted reliability to attract trade. The message emphasizes value and consistent supply.
The page advertises Rocky Mountain Tea by Madison Medicine Co and Malloy Bros with claims of cures and age-rejuvenation. It also lists oblique notes on local court actions, school activities, weather notes, and community events in Austin and nearby towns.
Land dealer E G Mellem promotes over 28000 acres for sale in Red River Valley with 14000 acres of own holdings and 60000 acres of grazing land. Contact Scandinavian American Bank Edg Cor 6th and Jackson St Paul Minn for details.
The House moved to attach a rider to the District of Columbia appropriation bill to revive the long-dormant personal property tax law. Chairman Cannon said about 100.9 million dollars of untaxed personal property existed in Washington. The Goldfogle resolution seeking state department info on Jewish citizens in Russia was adopted.
Fire broke out in a sub-basement on First avenue used by Slater & Co for storage. Twenty six firemen were overcome by smoke and fumes and had to be brought through four feet of sealed masonry from an adjoining basement to reach the fire. The stock valued at $9,000 was damaged but no property besides stock suffered, and the men were revived by physicians after being taken to the open air.
An experiment will lay 200 miles of Chicago Great Western track using 33-foot rails to test efficiency versus standard joints. Officials say longer rails could cut railsonte costs by about 10 percent per mile and may lead to broader adoption, despite expansion concerns.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Ayers came back from California this morning in good health. The people of Austin rejoiced to see them and praise their evident vitality after a year away. Matt Smith learns of his brother in law John Blaser death at Stacyville. Frank Guillmin to take over the entire store building once used by the art store and Opera House Annex.
Closing quotations show mixed results for Minneapolis cash grains with No 1 Hard and No 2 Nor near 78 and 764 respectively while No 8 Nor and Rye trade around high single digits. Futures at Minneapolis and Chicago reflect varied activity with Wheat Sept near 7.44 and Corn Sept around 6.76.
Mr and Mrs A L Trader returned from Wells and Mankato Wednesday night. Their wedding trip is over. Mrs H J McDonald returned from her visit to Mankato. Mike Skinnion and crew are on a work train in Mankato filling the yard around the new depot. Conductor Bushman has replaced Brown on the Moon City ran. Mig Chambers, back from Dubuque for a cousin's wedding, returned home. She attended school in Dexter this morning. James Auer is laying off work a few days to remodel his house on Railroad Street. Thomas Nibil will spend a few days in the cities. Conductor Tipp rests and Conductor Gallagher holds his post. The East Side W O T U will hold a ten cent supper Friday afternoon at Mrs Ira Padden s home. Logies begin serving at 5 30 and continue until all are served.
J S R Scovill Jr, a watch maker and jeweler, announces the opening of a jewelry store May 1 at Love's Music Store on Main Street opposite the post office. He promises a wide selection of ladies watches, chains, charms, knives and forks, berries spoons and tableware, along with fine clocks. He cites spot cash purchases and personal attention to repairs with fifteen years of experience and additional instruction from a top rail road watch inspector.
Barber shops will close at 8 oclock sharp except Saturday evenings starting May 1. Names listed: Geo Bailey McAdoo Moonan R Peterson Brown Bros Geo Dolen Wm Cutler A C Hanson T A Gallagher. 24-lw.
Mrs Denison offers ten dollars for information leading to the identification of the person or persons who girdled chipped and barked trees in her yard on Tuesday. The reward emphasizes the local case of property damage and seeks community help to name suspects.
Our high school squad meets Mason City Friday afternoon at 3 30 at the Fair grounds. Come and see a good game.
Rural New York seed potatoes offered by Anton Roustop one mile north of Austin at Horrobine. Price 75 cents per bushel.
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