Roads prove durable against patchwork in county
Good roads can be built and maintained in this county for less money than the old patchwork system. Two miles east of town built two years ago and gravelled last summer have proved well drained, with a solid grade and hard surface. Local notices cover numerous travel, visits, weddings, and farm events across Ringsted and nearby towns.
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Ringsted Dispatch
H. W. Jensen
Winnipeg
Canada
W. E. Holmes
Ida Truesdell
Graettinger
Cnts
G. E. Christensen
Hans Nelsen
Algona
Nelsen
Oo. A. Olson
Story City
Rasmussen
Jens Hendricksen
Cheago
Rev. Grundy
Lake City
Marshalltown
J. M
Resh
Mt. Morris
Illinois
John Madsen
Kansas City
Alfred Frink
Ft. Dodge
St. Paul’s Church
St. Joan’s Church
Harris
Iowa
Helen’ M. Harris
Carl Lauritsen
Pickergell
Mable ‘Wilson
E. M. Stehle
E Briaé
Thefternoon
Estherville
Ringsted
R. L. Harris
Einer Salling
Titonka Commercial Club
Terril Savings Bank Change Shifts Ownership
A week ago the Terril Savings Bank underwent a significant business change as L A Koon bought the interests formerly held by A W Basconi, consolidating control within the Terril banking operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terril Savings Bank
L. A. Koon
A. W. Basconi
Ruthven Zion Lutheran Congregation’s 30th Anniversary
Ruthven Free Press notes the Zion Lutheran Church organized April 22, 1886 with seventy members. On April 16, 1916 the Ruthven Lutherans celebrated 30 years, with Rev. L. O. Wigdahl as pastor and services by Wigdahl and R. Sande. Many organizers have died. others few in number.
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Wigdahl
R. Sande
Graettinger
Akre
Sterling Triggs
Ayrshire
Ole Knutson
Olaf Anderson
Emmetsburg
Ray Anderson
Des Moines
Joe Nolan
Anderson
Highland Park College
Frank Ryder
Estherville
Peter Sanding
Heron Lake
G. Mathison
Milford
Baldwin
Sioux City
St. Joseph Hospital
Paul Groszkruger
Myron Needham
J L. Minor
Des Mhines
Paul Grozkruger
The
Farmers Sevings Bank
Train Meeting Sparks A Marriage Plot
Willis Bates hatches a bold escape plan to wed Alice Durfee after a chance reunion on a train. He tries to secure a quick marriage by steering her toward a minister and a move to Richmond, trading her teaching job for a private home life with wealth on hand. The dramatic encounter drifts from a tense train ride to a life altering vow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates
Hackman
Som
Richmond
Sorr
Not a Contortionist Merchant Faces Doubts Over Heir’s Ability
A merchant dies and leaves control to his sole son Henry. Some doubt his capacity to carry on the vast business. One friend says Henry is bright and capable and will succeed. Another warns Henry may lack the head to fill his father’s shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Bu
Spirit Lake
J. H. McCord
Spencer
Albert Hillmer
Hot Springs
Arkansas
J. C. Clark
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
Julius Rohlf
Harris Place
Earl Miller
H. O. Dean
Estherville Hospital
Heldt Brothers
Everly
Hugh Thomas
Milford Township
Harry Nelson
Ruthven and Spencer
Henry
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Bert L Hildreth
Ben Peterson
Ben
Leonard Jackson
C. E. Jackson
Hammes Place
Terril Tribune
From
Ruthven Free Press
By Sara G
Igleheart
Willis Bates
Alice Durfee
Henry Taber
Bob Bates
Bob
J.A. Gammon
A. H. Shaver, Prop
Graettinger, Lowa
C. C. Rucker
Prop
SPIES
John B
Farmers’ Grain Co
Jowa
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