31 May 1898
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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1898
Page
1
The notice outlines subscription rates for delivery by carrier including weekly and yearly options. It states 1.90 per year for certain periods, 1.09 per year with advance payment, and cash-down options for two years at 22.00. The document mentions Saturday morning service and prepayment requirements. Unknown city context and possible typos in the OCR text.
Advertising rates are detailed per day and per issue with charges for column space, stall space, and local ads. The note outlines price per line, weekly and monthly terms, and varying discounts for local and insertion periods.
A mail from Camp Thomas recounts daily camp routine and improv shows, noting reviews, new orders, canteens, mule transport, and mess tent pride. The writer mentions illness, shore leave, and increases in company strength, while reporting a death from typhoid and funeral proceedings in a nearby town.
Concord residents urge Austin and local merchants to back a county agricultural fair with public funds, praising past donors who financed the last exhibit. They warn the Milwaukee Railroad may run through Concord, risking debt unless the fair is funded, and invite everyone to a June 4 picnic with visiting exhibitors from Austin. Local notes mention livestock losses, repairs, andDecoration Day plans.
May 31 report from San Francisco says preparations for the second Philippine expedition progress with steamers Zealandia Chin s and Colon joining Centennial and Obty as the five transports. Arrival from Puget Sound is awaited and the fleet expected to sail by mid next week if delays ease.
The Senata met Friday evening with notes of public speaking lessons and interest in the college. Visiting figures include Mr Sherman and Cartie Slicdee with discussions of principal positions, while Prof Tailson led courses and Arthaud plans continued study. Austin’s town charm praised by students, drawing and sketching classes led by Mrs Bogstrom begin, promising affordable rapid skill. Adams residents Leemac and others enroll, construction on Harpivan Hall progresses with rapid timberwork and ground work. Teachers explored summer sessions to raise grades and improve methods.
A surprise birthday party was held in May in honor of Mrs. Ida Wilder. Reports note muddy conditions, local travels by Will Waugh, and various neighbors including Fred Wood, Arthur Wrighters, Dora Weber, and C. Owens. The piece mentions bean and hardtack confections and community visits around Woodbury.
Will Hodge visiting friends in Dexter rewarded with a home Saturday. Clerk of Court Simmers and wife were in Dexter Saturday. An eight game baseball event occurred between Dexter and neighbor towns. The Telegraph Co received a ear load of telephone poles for delivery and installation.
Colorful display across buildings and streets in Arazio for Decoration Day. Citizens attended religious services at a Congregationalist church with a universal exter clergyman speaker and Baptist choir. A large parade formed on Sh Vaal street proceeding to water street Maic Bridge Chatham Whoos to the court House. Marching units included Woodmen, G A R, and Co G veterans with patriotic songs. The event featured wreaths, a living flag, Lincoln address by Jobe Arthand, and funds raised for Co G. Graves were decorated and photographs taken of patriotic children.
Local notices recount wedding plans and family visits in Osage area. Mentions include Mr. Brokat Z and Mise Tiltiy Hupyt, Herman Schuids, A. Hoidab, Fred Utasfield, and Jone Jubtéor, with roads and travel to nearby towns and back.
Historical fragment describes a Saturday event with local volunteers marching and escorting a corps to a parade route. Residents gathered as excitement rose amid lively chatter about the boys at Lorre and a midday picnic enjoyed by parade attendees.
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