This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Local notes from Parker and area on farms and service
Community items report Calf loss by lightning at Meyners farm near Parker. Studebaker Six owned by Mulder Bros. Mrs Beyer visited Neb parents Vander Bosch and Orange City friends. Walter Ver Hoef of Parker visited. Local youths called to service, farming partnerships active near Parker. Miss Marie Hansen returned from Chicago trip. P J Baadie named Democratic nominee for state Representative in Osceola County. John Vos visiting Marion, S D. Jack to join U S service. resignation from Marion Record noted. Families visit Lake Okoboji and travels to Camp Dodge. Census at Sheldon shows 1023 total with 53 boys and 492 girls. Peter Van Belle visiting en route to Michigan. E L Rogers sold farm near Hull for 200 per acre to Highmore. J W Wallace of Hawarden dies by suicide. Lutheran Church mission feast set near Boyden on Aug 4 with services at 10 am and 2:30 pm.