Early History of High Lake Township and Settlers
High Lake township was first settled in 1860 by Norwegian and Irish pioneers. Describes settlers, 초기와 railroad development to Algona and Emmetsburg, post office at New Bergen, Riverside school, and the rise of High Lake station with Wallingford’s later growth, concluding with reflections on aging settlers and the town’s current status.
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High Lake Township
Norway
Des Moines
Haakon Olson
Hans Mestad
Halvor Tostenson
Lars Nelson
Peter Larson
Ole Bill
Nels Peterson
B. K. Rokne
Nels Osher
Sven Hoff
Peter Herum
Ole Tollifson
Chris Anderson
Peter N. Peterson
Nelan Iverson
Paul Paulson
J. K. Johnson
R. H. Rierson
Askel Knutson
Helge Lined
John O'Rourke
Tom Mahar
Ned Mulroney
Ed Donahue
John Cunningham
Patrick McCarty
Fort Dodge
Algona
Emmetsburg
H. O. Osher
N. J. Lee
John Jenagold
Duluth
Minnesota
Bert Day
Albert Lea Standard
Emmetaburg
Estherville
Wallingford
High Lake Station
O8good
Gracttinger
W. C. Veringhem
Carl Seim
James Anderson
Tarson Bros
Joe Peterson
O. H. Lund
M. J. Beckwith
E. W. Reid
Farmers Araamery
Thos. Largon
Graettinger
Graettinger Times
Interesting Account Of Trip To Wisconsin
A detailed travelogue by Thos Larson from Racine Wisconsin describes a Mankato based trip across Wisconsin. Starting at 6 am, then Rochester Winona La Crosse Tunnel City Milwaukee and surrounding towns, noting dairy farms Holy Hill Zion City Nash Kenosha Racine and Kenosha factories, then a humorous stray on a Linford car concept and family breadwinners.
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Thos
Larson
Racine
Wis
Adrian
W. VU
Mankato
Wisconsin
Rochester
Winona
LaCrosse
Graettinger
Tunnel City
Milwaukee and North Western
Dells
Kilbourne
Fox Lake
Beaver Dam
Hartford
Better Farming at Lower Costs
A discussion by Dan H. Oti13 highlights rising labor productivity across industries since 1914, with large gains in autos, rubber tires, petroleum refining, and more. It argues cost reductions through improved livestock, pure-bred stock, and enhanced farming methods, predicting sizable national savings and potential reductions in slaughter, dairy needs, and pork production through better selection, breeding, and feeding practices.
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Dan
Pth Neipiea
Thei Tin
Formmmeey
Costa
Sovan
Iiva
Eac
Tmber
Milch Cos
Church Notes from Epworth and Lutheran Services
Church notices invite all to worship with services at various times. Methodiat Episcopal Church plans morning and evening services with Epworth League events. St Pauls Lutheran lists English worship at 10:48, Sunday school at 9:45, confirmation class Saturday at 9:30, and evening worship. Ladies Aid meets Tuesday with Mrs Frank Schurmann hosting. Rev Axel M Anderson invites worshippers.
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Methodiat Episcopal Church
Atrat
Fremont Faul
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
South Walnut
Grauettinger
Tusday
Frank Schurmann
Axel M. Andersen
Lutheran Church Notes Firat Lu Divine Service 11
Norak language Rev Hjelmeland will preach and lead services. Confirmands meet Saturday at 2 with adult class Sunday at 3. Ladies Aid bazaar November 11 in Hawkeye basement. Teachers training class November 7. SS rally this Sunday. Be not deceived for God is not mocked Gal 6 7.
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Graettinger
Mandssger
Iowa Say Factories Lead US in Manufacturing Hubs
The text extols Iowa as home to the nation’s largest cream separator factory at Waterloo, the largest furniture factory at Burlington, the largest basket factory at Burlington, the largest sash and door factory at Dubuque, and the largest button machinery factory at Muscatine, highlighting state industrial dominance.
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Towa
United States
Waterloo
Burlington
Dubuque
United
Muscating
Largest factories and plants claimed in Iowa list
The article touts numerous Davenport, Red Oak, Cedar Rapids, Keokuk, Marshalltown, Centerville, Charles City, Sioux City, Fort Dodge, Bettendorf, Newton sites as the world’s largest in categories from macaroni to plaster. It argues Iowa leadership is shown by these claims, framing the state as industrial powerhouse.
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Davenport
Red Oak
Cedar Rapids
Keokuk
Leentern
Marshalltown
Centerville
Charles City
Sioux
Boost Brothers Boost Town Pride Rally
A rustic piece urges local residents to boost the town through home shopping and civic pride. It mocks national pretensions and promotes supporting locals while warning against Deserting town spirit. An aside features Farmer Nelson and Mrs Nelson debating weather gear and rheumatism.
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Booat
Boost
Bors
Get-Rich-Quick Express warned against risky investments
W R Morehouse cautions investors to investigate thoroughly before backing new ventures. Promoters often fail due to poor business judgment, not theft. Consult bankers and the Better Business Bureau, and beware hasty, overhyped promotions that camouflage weak strategies.
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Weoltita
Better Business Bureau
New York City
MD Point
Portune
Yonda
Deapalr
Investmenta
Ifa
Gebrichquick Express
Noted rupture expert to visit Tangney hotel in Spencer
H Seeley of Chicago and Philadelphia, a renowned rupture specialist, will be at the Tangney hotel in Spencer only on Thursday, November 16 from 9 am to 2 pm. He claims the Spexamatic Shield can retain and open ruptures in about 10 days, without surgery, and warns against elastic trusses. Fraud warnings and attestations from federal and state courts accompany the notice.
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H. Seeley
Chicago
Philadelphia
Tangney Hotel
Spencer
Seeley
England
Spain
Seolay
United States
Washington, D. C
F. H. Sveley
Home Office
Dearborn St
Tinois
P. S
U. S
Waring
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Zion City
Voliva
Linford
Abraham Lincoln
Henry
Ford
Nowier
Omer
Anid Vertes Sane
Uenedl
Cheery-sons
Ani Jnaperind
Orreant Meight
Soggy
Lutheran Church Notes
Presenta
Aateenen
Farmer Nelson
Mandy
Mrs. Nelson
GET
W. R. Morehouse
Morzhoube
Hobo Harry
P. J. Culligan
Emmetubirg
Iowa
Poland
Clarence Wikert
Asa Hankey
Osgood, Town
China
G. J. Lande , Terril, Towa
Kinta
Carl Spier
Shropshire
John Gaston
Person & Spies
Ons
Jackson County
Townline
Andrew Berkneas
Lakefield
Times
A. N. Jensen
Uncle Sam
Farmer's Bulletin
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Washington, D. GC
W. I. Stevens
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