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Centennial memories of Palo Alto County by Mrs. W. B. Young
Mrs. W B Young recalls pioneer days in Emmetsburg and Riverdale moving houses near the Des Moines River and Ponds Mill. She notes barter prices for sugar and butter, local shops like Moses Shoe Shop and Mrs. M A Scott’s Millinery, and neighbor families. She reflects on community growth, culture, and belonging after seventy six years.
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Emesi
Viking
Blairgowrie
Riverdale
Kermit Reeves
Emmetsburg
Des Moines
Ponds
Tellars
William
Greiers
Groffs
Lodes
Coakleys
Namers
Schullers
Palo Alto County