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Local notices and regional brief highlights from Iowa papers
Summary of items from the Graettinger area and surrounding towns: subscription details, religious estates, and various society notes. Bishop Garrigan’s estate held at 3700 dollars in books and Liberty bonds, while Emmetsburg reports on doctor Frederick Cook’s oil claim in Texas. Cedar Rapids notes warn against defying government, and Fenton reports on a mystery clock at the Fenton State Bank. Sunday anniversary of Louis and Louise Peterson noted in Emmetsburg with family attendance.
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Emmetsburg
Frederick Cook
North Pole
Texas
Democrat
Louis Peterson
Arthur Peterson
Baby
Hardwick
Minnesota
Elmer Peterson
Twin Lakes
Victor Peterson
Graettinger
Peterson