The Late Senator Nelson Remembered as a Viking Casually
By Jack Dalton. The piece honors Knute Nelson, a steadfast Nordic American figure known as The Viking. It traces his origins selling papers in Chicago to becoming a Wisconsin woodsman, state legislator, and Minnesota and U S senator. It portrays his family, Nor wborn wife, and community in Alexandria, noting his strong mind, integrity, and public service.
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Jack Dalton
Knute Nelson
United States Senate
North Star
America
Chicago
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Alexandria
Minn
Senator Nelson
National Congress
Senate
Remembering Senator Knute Nelson’s Steadfast Justice
The Pocahontan Democrat lauds Knute Nelson for Civil War service and a spotless Senate record. It praises his equal treatment of all citizens, his duty to the country, and his stand against class prejudice, contrasting him with other postwar leaders and urging Americans to trust future justice.
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Allison
Benton
Tillman
Voorhies
Hoar
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Bland
Root
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Knute Nelsons
America
Knute Nelson
Pocahontan Democrat
A Letter to Dad and a Satirical Capsule of News
A reflective note to a deceased father explores forgiveness and understanding after years, praising paternal wisdom and expressing longing for reconciliation. The piece segues into a string of satirical quips about navy size, orchestral costs, Russia’s toothpick exports, restaurant eggs, and life’s unpredictability, then shifts to Sugar Speculation with critique of price manipulation, Cuban data, and government versus speculators, concluding with Newark Star’s note on Kossuth county bank deposits amid regional financial strain.
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New York Coffee and Sugar Exchange
Newark
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Church notes from Zion and neighboring churches
Lutheran Zion Church notes announce a German language divine service next Sunday at 2 16 p m. Rev H A Wagner invites all members and others with no church connection. Ottosen English service and Lost Island 10 30 a m with Student Tveit. Grachtinger and Luther league program at 8 p m. Al Wahome Methodist notes list Sunday School at 10 a m Morning worship Memorial Sunday at 11 a m no evening service due to high school baccalaureate. Bible study Thursday at S Barnhart home. Jude study to follow. Rev C J Mekkelson invites all attendees.
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Zion
Lutheran Church
Ottosen
Lost Island
Tveit
Grachtinger
Luther League
al Wahome
Methodist Church
Barnhart
Jude
Jesson
C. J. Mekkelson
Memorial and church notices at South Walnut area
Friday Young Peoples meeting at George Sampson home. Saturday confirmation class 9 30 am to 2 pm at South Walnut church. Bazaar Saturday afternoon by American First Lutheran Ladies. No Sunday services in Paus schoolhouse nor Norwegian Lutheran church. memorial service with 9 45 Sunday school and 10 30 English services. Grave and church programs with a 2 30 finish. soldiers honored with a salute. Lunch by country Ladies Aid 12 to 2 30. Rev H P K Hansen, Pastor.
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George Sampson
South Walnut
American First Lutheran Ladies
Paus
John Nelson, Jr
H. P. K. Hansen
Community notes and personal items from local columns
An assortment of brief local notices and chatter including social events at Woodman Hall, plans to exhibit at the fall fair, visits by Rev. LaGrone Mekkelson Hansen, farm sign care, and farm and dairy tips. Society news covers accidents, family visits, road work plans, and small agricultural statistics from Estherville and nearby towns.
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Woodman Hall
J. W. LaGrone
Estherville
C. J. Mekkelson
H. P. K. Hansen
U. S
Charley Christiansen
Netherville
John Griffin
Ethel Sheffield
W. W. MacCulloch
Ottumwa
Rock Rapids
Local Social Notes From May Events and Visits
John Peterson bound passenger. Sullivan visited friends in Rutcherville. Barn dance at Henty Lammer’s barn on May 26 hosted by The Royal Entertainers from Tr metaburg. Mrs. Joseph Gabrielyon returned from Rendall. visited Bode with Mrs. Lansing. Mather’s program recadality noted. Kathryn Foster recital omitted. Norwegian Knights Air Society meets May 10 at Mrs. Christiansen’s. Mrs. Christiansen and Mrs. Clamensen to entertain. M Ladiess Aid Society to meet May 24 at Mrs. Barrett’s home with Mrs. Coolidge and Mrs. Christopher assisting.
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John Peterson
Om Sullivan
Sfriends
Rutcherville
Henty Lammer
Trmetaburg
Joseph Gabrielyon
Rendall
Bode
Lansing
Mather's
P.T. A. Inet
Kathryn Foster
Young swindler fleeces Eatherville merchants
A young man named H. J. Chief posed as a Chicago Tribune reporter and rooked several Eatherville merchants over two weeks. He stayed at the high school, spoke to students, and collected bad checks totaling sizable sums before leaving town. A warrant has been issued for his arrest in Minne-Vindieta.
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Eatherville
H. J. Chief
Iong
Chieaso Tribune
Williard
Witifrom
Tribune
Wawitke
Aerest
Cron
Ue Barth
Minne-Vindieditar & Reipublicin
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