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Looking at Life as It Used to Be 1909
A slice of regional life from 1909 notes land lottery outcomes for Fred Lundgren and J Countryman, local trades like Lulu Heine assisting dressmaking, the Siegel creamery opening, and a dynamite accident injuring Ernest Ganske. Also listed are prices for eggs, butter, potatoes, veal, chickens, hogs, and corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lundgren
J. R. Countryman
South Dakota
Lulu Heine
Bremer
Grace Albright
Siegel Creamery
Rev. Reimen
Williamstown
Lutheran Church
H. Poehlman
Ernest Ganske
Fred Frieman