Letterhead for a brewery that never made it to production ("Brewers Of Lager And Near Beer"). Features a handwritten letter from VP Henry Carlson to George Zahm of Zahm & Nagel Inc., a brewing equipment manufacturer. It is a fascinating look at the state of mind of the small town brewer in the days immediately following Repeal. Carlson puts on his optimistic best as he tries to "Get A Deal" on financing some equipment:

Dear Geo.
More than pleased to hear from you and contents noted. What I want to know now is the terms we can get from Zahm Nagel Inc. on the $8250 De Estrizer (?). This unit is the proper instalation as it dose (sic) away with the batch method which we could not handle with the present set up of storage and Ger tanks. Can we get a deal (notice I use the F.D.R. slogan) as 25% down at time of arrival here and notes for the balance to be decided mutually between Zahm Nagel & Tri-State. Dose (sic) this price include freigh(t) Sioux Falls and your services? I took the assumption that it dose (sic). I would like some information on the aspiration of the new type columns. So if you will write me such I'll be tickled pink. It's so long ago that I've forgot many minute details. And Mr. Anton keeps asking me questions that I have not answered as of yet. He is very interested and wants to know the details. He is our manager and has the luck of the stock. He wont be ready for the machine until in June sometime. So you will have plenty of time to do other thiings. But I would like the dope at once as this is to be taken care of soon. It's a positive thing as Near Beer out sells the other and will for some time to come. I wish I could have a talk with you. What do you think about getting out this way? My best to your dad and Mr. Nagel and Bob Morau(?). Lets hear at once, Yours sincerely, Harry.

The Tri-State brewery would close later that year without ever producing a drop of beer. Measures 8½ x 11 inches.