State twine plant in fight with trusts sparks Minnesota debate
The article outlines a clash between Minnesota state plan to run a binding twine plant and private trust rivals led by Standard Oil. It credits state operation with big profits and farmer savings, while fears grow of market domination and potential private plant competition. Local notices follow covering marriages, business changes, and community events in Ethan and Alexandria.
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South Dakota
Minneapolis Journal
Ananda
Minnesota
Standard Ofl Co
Bindling Twine Trust
State Board of Control
Farmers’ Bank
Stillwell
SS. R Hickock
Alexandria
Winter Lawn Picnic and Local Wedding in Beulah Township
The Alexandria district reports a mild Christmas week with outdoor amusement and a lawn picnic at Mrs. A. D. Bond’s home attended by about thirty ladies. The event featured linen gowns and palm leaf fans with a photograph for the Los Angeles weather bureau. Frank Rawlings and Miss Lillie Quinney married at the bride’s Beulah township home, with Rev. J. H. Dimmitt officiating. the groom is a county resident and local businessman, and the bride is the daughter of a county commissioner.
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Alexandria
A. D. Bond
Iliason
Los Angeles
California
Frank Rawlings
Lillie Quinney
Beulah Township
J. H. Dimmitt
Alexandria M. E
Hanson County
Jung
Weatay
Gedléiman
Busipen
Commissioner
Prosper and Loomis New Years Notes and Events
New Years Day passes quietly in Prosper with skating on Enemy Creek and dances in Ethan. Many locals visit Mitchell and Loomis for shopping and social events. Birth in Loomis noted. a fire at Geo Street barn alarmed residents. several residents travel for medical care and visits.
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Enemy Creek
Agnes
Regina Scheich
Ethan
Frank Schaub
Chamberlain
Ben Schaub
Frank Beez
Robert Pouch
Iowa
Gilbert Guecksen
Jake French
K. Strand
Mitchell
George Pouch
Florence Watson
Mrs. Hunt
Loomis
J. Lepkie
Helen Wells
Geo
Miss Passey Flaunts Sports Prowess as Man Hunter
A Detroit Vree Press item notes Miss Passey is a notable sportswoman who enters the big games, described with emphasis on her prowess and daring. The piece frames her as a formidable competitor in public contests.
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