Death of Mrs John Nelson in Tob. 6th shock to relatives
Obituary recalls To hana Maria Christina Nelson born July 14 1870 Husby Denmark came to America 34 years ago near Graettinger married October 28 1886 to John Nelson eight children survived by husband and children funeral conducted by Rev Q H Bolvig Baptist General Missionary interment in church cemetery family sorrow and condolence offered
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John Nelson
Chris Knudson
Sai
Tohana Maria Christina Nelson
Husby
Jutland
America
Graettinger
Nelgon
Old-time Dairy Maid in town tale of toil and ruin
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls a village dairy woman who once delivered fresh butter. It notes she may be dead from overwork or paralyzed, contrasting idealized Maud Muller images with harsh daily labor and household burdens borne by farmers’ wives.
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Maud Muller
New Garage Opens in George Brothers Building
The Times notes Jensen and Paulsen have rented a new garage adjoining Chris Jensen's hardware store. They plan to stock three new automobiles and other machines. Mr Jensen brings years of auto experience and the town should patronize this liberal enterprise for local prosperity.
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George Brothers
Chris Jensen
John Paulsen
Jensen and
Messrs
Jenson and
Paulsen
Advertising Rates At Curtis Publications Increase Prices
Advertising wires show Curtis publications raising rates for magazines and pages. The new schedule lists Ladies' Journal at 7 per line and 5 000 per inside page, inside covers at 5 500, buck cover 7 000, Saturday Morning at 2 per line and 2 000 per inside page, with 2 000 to 3 000 for inside cover. The note emphasizes advertising pays off.
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Curtis Publications
Own
Buck
Post
Narrow Escape for Mortenson Youth After Straw Stack Fall
Lewis Mortenson twelve-year-old son of Mr and Mrs M Mortenson narrowly escaped serious injury Friday while climbing a straw stack with a pitchfork. One tine pierced the lower abdomen tearing skin and tissue but did not puncture the intestines. A local doctor says he is out of danger and hopes for a full recovery.
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Lewis
Not in Charitable Institution A newspaper is in no sense special
A brief editorial argues that a newspaper earns twice its receipts, aids community upbuilding, and serves patrons as fairly as any enterprise. It urges local support not as charity but as fair participation, noting readers benefit more from the paper than publishers.
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Itx
Lime to Test Seed Corn Seed Testing Time Arrives
Prof. P. Holden of Amos Agricultural College urges seed tasting from Pots20 to March 20. Farmers who saved seed last fall should taste each ear to ensure vitality. those who did not select and preserve seed should take extra care this spring.
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PG. Holden
Amos Agricultural College
Holden
Inventors Claim Patent on New Oil Can Design
M. T. Axalton informs that he and his brother Will chose success in obtaining a patent on their oil can. The patent was received January 27, 1911. They have produced a dozen vans and canvassed for business. The oil can features a top that comes off to widen the opening for filling without a funnel, and a bottom spring prevents leakage, keeping the can in good condition.
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M. T. Axalton
Tey
Statement of the Condition of The American Savings Bank Iowa 1911
The American Savings Bank of Iowa Palo Alto County presents its 1911 statement to the Auditor of State listing assets and liabilities. It shows cash on hand 94290, securities, real and personal property values, total assets and total liabilities, with capital stock and deposits detailed and sworn by the cashier and directors before a notary public.
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Towa
Gravttinger
Lowa
Palo Alt
Auditor of State
Dananla
State of Iowa
Palo Alto County
Rabo
Cassfer
Ward Bank
J. Ty. Lanny
Notary Public
J. A. Spies HN
MW. A, Baumgartner
Old farmer yoke tale and Waterloo photography ad
An old farmer ties a bull calf to his neck with a yoke and the calf drags him down a steep hill. The gag ends with the farmer calling for help as he struggles to stay on the yoke. In another remark editors mock an ad for a so called School of Photography at Waterloo Iowa.
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York
School of Photography
Waterloo
Iowa
Contern
Lake
Tragic Accident Near Liver-Priday Claims Child
A six year old, identified as Mr Miller's son, was crushed when a tile fell from a loading vehicle at a location described as Liver-Priday. He died instantly. others were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
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Miller
M.& St
Bealde
A Funny World Notes Ed Greenwald's Injuries After Runaway
Ed Greenwald, from Emmetsburg, visited friends in town on Wednesday. He recently returned from Madison South Carolina where he saw his sister. On January 7 he collided with a runaway team, fracturing several ribs and suffering other injuries. A woman and her daughter were in the buggy. he has been laid up and healing slowly. He incurred medical bills and received no thanks from the horses’ owners. Albert Springer attended town events Saturday evening.
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Greenwald
Emmetsburgs
TL. M. Thompson
Madison
S. C
Fittie
Bill
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