Hokah Village Among Oldest in Southern Minnesota
The account highlights Hokah as one of the region’s oldest settlements in southern Minnesota. It recounts pioneer Edward Thompson, his spring 1811 water-power insight, the move to establish the town, early arrivals, builders, and the initial efforts to obtain medical aid and settle the area around the Winona Drift era.
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Hokah. Minn
Minnesota
la Eres
Edward Thompson
Tekken
Mr. Thompson
Eokeah
Thompson
Stewart
Blackemith
Thespeon
Sidwrrd
Blackinten
Wits
Ithramn Griffin
David House
Snowkal
Ining
Hamier William
Bielur
Jerry Jenks
Jenks
Dretar
Pick
Butterfield Valley
Seeran
Hiram Butterfield
Illinois
Teyer
John Kreischer
Mary Hartley Rand Oldest Pioneer Resident of La Crosse
La Crosse woman Mary Hartley Rand, age 82, claims longest tenure in La Crosse County since arriving by steamer Menomonie on August 2, 1870 with her family. She recalls early settlement along the river, a winter with 2 dollars fifty cents, and friendly Indians aiding the family in building a home and surviving the first year. Her descendants operate farms and businesses in the region.
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la Crosse County
Mary Hartley Rand
South Fifth Street
St. Paul
Joshua Ridgley
Jelson
Teves
la Cro
Bunnell
Miller
Sii
Womestead
la Crosse
le Crosse
Wail Hartley
Banse
South Siith Street
Joshua
Sagtley No
Sun Wash
Will Hartl
James Hart
Wallice
Jary Atkins
Ghi¢aga
Anager
Fragmented OCR note on judge and betting machinery
Fragmented text mentions improving comfort, references Richmond and Prinensvil, and notes an accusation regarding a person named Dekent. It also hints at river quantities, bar, local machinery, and betting controls, with garbled phrases about trotting and Bavedon.
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Richmond Sfrerwrrts
Jagersro Hosts Sweden’s Largest Rice-Cmr Event
Fragmentary text from a South Sweden race venue mentions Jagersro and the largest rice-cmr day. Details are unclear, but betting was discussed and a man who thinks he knows racing is criticized for not understanding the event.
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Jagersro
Sweden
Uepig jMns
Golden Age of Medicine Declared by British Physician
Sir George New, chief official of the fish government, proclaims a golden age of medicine. He notes declines in diphtheria deaths due to antitoxic treatment and cites cholera, plague, typhus, smallpox, tuberculosis, and malaria gains. He praises sanitation, fresh air, and water improvements shaping future health destinies.
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London
George New
Aishn
Ays
Sir George
Fragmentary note on life expectancy widening across generations
The excerpt notes growing life expectancy, stating that today every child has an expectation of twelve years more life than their grandfather. It discusses food supply and isolation of life‑strong individuals as contributing factors. The fragment reflects a historical concern with health, longevity, and societal conditions shaping lifespan.
Poland seeks funds to restore Polish youth education
Poland laments great losses not in battlefields but in youth physical education. A recent schoolmasters meeting urged higher government funding and engagement to reform Polish youth training. The article also notes Cracow honors Earl of Balfour with a Philosophy degree for services to philosophy literature.
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Warsaw
Poland
Regins
Lord B. London
Foland
Earl of Balfour
Lord Balfour
England brews lake of beer a tally for year ending March 21
England reports total beer production at twenty two and a quarter thousand barrels for the year ending March 21 while Scotland shows a related figure. The notice highlights international reputation and the brewing output in the United Kingdom.
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England
London
Scotland
North Mankato Vote Sets Up Special Election
North Mankato voters will decide in a January 18 special election whether to annex to Mankato, following a parliamentary papers note. The move centers on a city council decision and the town’s potential incorporation into the larger city.
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North Mankato
Mankato
Minu
North Mania
Jw 18
North Mankain
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Studebaker
Fay
Tudebaker
Sedan
W. B
Ester
Coupe
Elsen & Philips
State St. Hts
Wiggert Brothers
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Binder Twine
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Tetley Funeral Chapel Assn Ge. “Superior Funeral Service
So-Fourth St
McLean Rubber Company
East Liverpool
McLean
Foxbe Cheeler
Wm. Doehlinger Co
Plonell
Mashek and Schwalbe
Paigedewert
Ikert
Som
Mormon Coulve
Phens Tise
Ristow Motor Co
Front Se
Ih Ags
Weis Book Store
Main St
Phillig
Vitale
North Side
George
Phime
R. Lesh Auto Co
Ja. H. Moe
Onalaska
Wis
Standwed Rubber Co
Pearl St. Phare
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