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Local Notes Record Trades, Travel, and Tragedy
A fragmented column from a small town newspaper describes diverse events: a Saturday gathering, visitors Mande and Mae Commer Canty, a field accident injuring Forbes, a Portland Oregon fire at Heacock & Lawrence shop, and remarks on local business and politics. It mentions S. Humphrey in Rochester, a health update, raspberry crops, and Memorial Day services.
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Baturdey
Calman
Lana Hofer
T. Humphrey
Rochester
Minn
Portland
Oregon
Elgin
Heacock