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Local notices and village tales from Decorah crowd
A string of community notes recounts school openings at Engstrom and Palmer, Thanksgiving dinners, and farm life details. Names include Eva Packant, Chas Holinke, Kevin Peterson, and Fred Southwick. The piece mentions the Renwick Farmers Exchange Co. and local barter, schooling, and holiday activities across Decorah area families.
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Renwick Farmers? Exchange Co
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Mingor
Weill
Conmittes
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Ividenda