Blind man does much farm work on estate
Charley Phelps, brother of the late Harry Phelps, accompanied by Man sel Cunningham, visited Bancroft last week to manage life insurance policies and other business tied to Harry Phelps estate. Charley, though totally blind, handles substantial farm tasks on an 80 acre farm southeast of Bancroft, making his story an inspiring read.
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Charley Phelps
Harry Phelps
Mansel Cunningham
Bancroft
Harry
Charley
Blind farmer Charley Phelps builds despite sight loss
Charley Phelps, blinded by an accident while servicing a self binder, remains skilled with a saw and hammer. On his 80 acre farm he still raises stock and beefs up fertility, often completing carpentry for buildings including hog houses. He plans more improvements and continues to work with his cheerful spirit.
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Mr. Phelps
Charley Phelps
Charley
Phelps
Bancroft Register
Romance Ends in Divorce Suit for 1885 Overseas Couple
Jacob Hulebos of Ledyard sues Tukokok Hulebos of Holland in district court. The couple wed overseas in 1885 and have been estranged since. he cites her refusal to move to the United States despite repeated offers of transportation since his arrival in 1911.
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Jacob Hulebos
Ledyard
Tukokok Hulebos
Holland
Hulebos
Algona
Breeding Pair and Stallion Register for Percheron Herd
Including Fegry 12663 and Florence 12682, registered Percheron mares with weights of 3600 and 1800, imported stallion Jonac 88959 at 1800, plus a black mare six years old 1500, bay gelding six years 1600, brown mare seven years 1800, bay mare ten years 1800, driving mare six years 1100, and a pair of yearling mules.
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Fegry
Florence
Jonac
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Graettinger Co-Operative Live Stock Shipping Assn
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the Times
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T. O. Sandvig
Ed Anderson
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John Deere
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Terril
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Dart Automobile
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John Deere Gang
Dart
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L. A. Koon
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