Early History of High Lake Township in Racine Wisconsin
Thomas Larson recounts the 1856 settlement of High Lake by Norwegian and Irish pioneers, naming figures such as Haakon Olzon Lars Nelson and John O Rourke. He traces railroad growth from Fort Dodge to Algona and Emmetsburg, the rise of High Lake station, Wallingford’s development, and the 1890s business era before noting the population decline and aging settlers.
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High Lake Township
Norway
Des Moines
Haakon Olzon
Hana Mestad
Halvor Tostenson
Lars Nelson
Peter Larson
Ole
Bill
Nels Peterson
B. K. Rokne
Nels Osher
Sven Hoff
Nels Gilbertson
Ole Ressell
Iver Myhre
Ole Anderson
Erick Jaancson
John Iverson
U. L. Johnson
Peter Herum
Ole Tollifson
Chris Anderson
Pater N. Peterson
Nels Iverson
Paul Paulson
J. K. Johnson
R. H. Rierson
Aske! Knutson
Helge Lined
John O'Rourke
Tom Mahur
Ned Mulroney
Ed Donahue
John Cunningham
Patrick McCarty
Fort Dodge
Algona
Emmetsburg
H. N. Osher
N. J. Lee
John Jensvold, Jr
Duluth
Minnesota
Bert Day
Albert Lea Standard
Emmetaburg
Eatherville
Wallingford
High Lake Station
Estherville
Osgood
Graettinger
Neetion
W. CG. Everingham
Carl Seim
James Anderson
Larson Bros
Joe Peterson
O. H. Lund
Beckwith
E. W. ‘Reid
Farmers Creamery
Thos
Larson
Graettinger Times
Interesting Account Of Trip To Wisconsin
Travelogue by Thos Larson from Racine Wisconsin recounts a Mankato to Wisconsin trip. It covers towns Rochester Winona La Crosse Fox Lake Beaver Dam Hartford and Milwaukee with notes on dairy farming Holy Hill Nash auto factory Kenosha Zion City Overacker Voliva and a spoof Ford description. The piece blends travel observations with satirical automotive details and social commentary.
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Thos. Larson
Racine
Wis
Adrian
W. WU
Mankato
Wisconsin
Rochester
Winona
LaCrosse
Graettinger
Tunnel City
Milwaukee and North Western
Beaver Dam
Hartford
Kissel Car Ia
Holy Hill
Milwaukee
Holly Hill
Cudahy
Lake Michigan
Nash
Kenosha
Zion City
Overacer Yvoliva
Zton Cty
Better Farming at Lower Costs by Otis and Industry Figures
An article from OAN H. Otis argues productivity rises across industries since 1914, citing large percentage gains in boots, leather, meat, petroleum, paper, cement, autos, and rubber. It promotes agricultural labs and improved livestock methods to cut farm costs, proposing substantial national savings and changes in herd sizes, milk yield, and pork production through better breeding, feeding, and handling.
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Oan H. Otis
Agricultural Commission
American Bankers Association
Aendne
Olotis- Inuubueys
Costa
Church Notes Invite All to Attend Services
Methodist Episcopal Church welcomes all to worship with Sunday services at 11 AM and 6:46 PM Epworth League, morning SS at 10 AM. St Pauls Lutheran notes English service 10 45 AM SS 9 45 AM confirmation Saturday 9 30 AM. Grasettinger Church SS 10 AM evening 8 PM confirmation starts Saturday 2 PM parsonage. Ladita Ald meets Tuesday church parlor. Mrs Frank Schurmann hosts. Rev Axel M Anderson, Pastor.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth Leage
Fremont Faul
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
South Walnut
Grasettinger
Ladita’ Ald
Tusday
Frank Schurmann
Axel M. Anderson
Lutheran Church Notes Firat Lu Divine Service in Norsk
Lutheran church notes announce 11 am service in Norwegian with Rev Hjelmeland preaching and 10 am Sunday school. Confirmands meet Saturday at 2, junior choir, teachers training class on November 7, and a bazaar by The Undies Aid on November 11 in Hawkeye basement. Galatians 6:7 cited by Rev Manidsayer.
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Hjelmeland
Hawkeye
Traihyng Élast
Lost Island
L. Ch—L. L
Grachtinger
Gal
Manidsayer
Largest U.S. factories cited in Iowa towns
The message lists Iowa sites claiming the nation’s biggest facilities: a cream separator plant in Waterloo, a furniture factory in Burlington, a basket factory in Burlington, sash and door works in Dubuque, and a button machinery factory in Muscatine.
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United States
Waterloo
Burlington
Dubuque
Musesstine
World-class factories claimed at Iowa cities
A list extols Davenport as the site of the world’s largest macdroni and broom factories, Red Oak’s calendar facility, Cedar Rapids’ cereal plant, Keokuk’s hydro electric complex, Marshalltown’s drain tile center, Centerville’s stump puller works, Charles City’s motor tractor plant, Sioux City’s creamery, Fort Dodge’s plaster mill, Bettendorf’s steel car factory, and Newton’s washing machine center, with praise for Yonas leadership across lines.
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Davenport
Red Oak
Cedar Rapids
Keokuk
Marshalltown
Centerville
Charles City
Sioux
Boost Brothers and Town Pride Rally Song
A local verse urges boosting the town through home trade and pride. It urges residents not to knock the town, promotes local support, and includes humorous exchanges about marriage and a barometer device. The piece reflects community humor and civic boosterism with named locals Steveves Farmer and Mrs. Nelson.
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Boost
Farmer Nelson
Mandy
Mrs. Nelson
Get Rich Quick Express Warns Against Investments
Public relations piece by W R Morehouse cautions investors about promoter fraud and poor business judgement. It urges deep due diligence with bankers, Better Business Bureaus, and broad fact finding before investing, noting high failure rates among speculative ventures.
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Point Dess
Thfa
Ife
Dnangia
Rupture Expert to Visit Tangney Hotel for One Day
Noted rupture specialist F. H. Seeley of Chicago and Philadelphia will personally attend the Tangney hotel in Spencer on Thursday November 10 from a.m. to p.m. He claims the Spermatic Shield can contract openings in 10 days on average, works without surgery or drugs, and has awards from England and Spain. Fraud warnings caution against impostors and misrepresented government endorsements.
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F. H. Seeley
Chicago
Philadelphia
Tangney Hotel
Spencer
Seeley
England
Spain
Sealey
United States
Washington, D. C
Serley
Dearborn St
Mlinois
P. S
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High Lake
Thomas Larson
Racine, Wis
Ford
Linford
Abraham Incoln
Henry Ford
Tierved
Lutheran Church Notes
Iowa
Steveves
GET
W. R. Morehouse
American Bankera Association
Ovary Investment
Better Business Bureau
National
New York City
Auficlant
R Morehouse
Cunilgan
Emmoteburg
Eor Sale
Poland
Clarence Wikert
Asa Hankey
Town
China
O. J. Lande , Terril, Towa
Phime Oo
Carl Spies
Shropshire
John Gaston
Person & Spies
Jackson County
Andrew Berkness
Lakefield
Times Office
N. Jensen
Uncle Sam
U. 8
Dept. ,of Agriculture
Stevens
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