The Farmer in a Changing World
A. W. Baird argues against high land prices and government excess, urging farmers to seek fair prices for crops while warning that unearned wealth and rent costs hurt agriculture. The piece compares economic fixes to nourishing a tree, insisting roots must be fed for true recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Baird
Curtis
Spencer
Local visitors and visits share week in Emmet county
John Rasch of Odebolt and Geo Kruse with son Wade and Floyd Small with Jamily travelled for visits in Spirit Lake Sibley and Emmet county areas. Residents from Minot Spirit Lake Jackson and Waterloo plus others hosted relatives and attended funerals reunions and hospital stays. A toast at Spirit Lake tourist park and several visits to Sioux Falls Wadena and La Porte City marked a busy week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo, Kruse
Wade
Minot
N. D
Aretha Peck
Spirit Lake
Charlotte Zerfoss
Doty
Bernice Lambert
Sibley
Frank Johnson
Lou Garling
Phil Wolf
Sioux Falls
Ployd Small
Smalls
Helen Moore
Harris
Stuard
Frank John
Everett Rudd
Wadena
Minn
Everett
George Rudd
Frank Leopold
Fred Grantham
Ochevedan
Reinitz
Storden
Arno
June Olson
Rose Mary Lauson
Emmet
Roy Stagg
Ben Perkins
Stagg
Perkins
Beth
Mary Ann McQuirk
Frank Andre
Jackson
Warren Lewis
Rake
M. M. Schaper
Sioux City
Schaper
Methodist Hospital
J. McMullen
Lake Park
Asa
Bringle
Ed Baker
Louis Garling
Julia Garling
Carol Bottner
la Porte City
Garling
Julia
Waterloo
Richards and
Kubli
Ogle
Carl Booten
Coon Rapids
Carl
Desart
Marvin
Ives
Staples
Local visitors share Sunday calls across area towns
Numerous families and individuals from Estherville Arnolds Park Lake Park Spirit Lake and other nearby locales visited homes across the region Sunday. The list includes the Salusecks in Chicago and Arthur Simpson in Early with stops at Charlie Klemmpe and John Swan son homes plus several extended visits in Esther ville and Spencer area residences.
Presbyterian League of Maple Hill Meeting Report
The Presbyterian League of Maple Hill met at the Chris Jesperson home Thursday afternoon August 18 with all members present except one. Mrs Arthur Bailey of Estherville offered a short prayer and spoke on Christianity. The group quilted blocks then shared lunch. Next meeting planned for September 8 with Mrs Melvin Gangestad as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian League of
Maple Hill
Chris Jesperson
Arthur Bailey
Estherville
Melvin Gangestad
C. M. Todd
Lakeside Country Club
Ray Bryan
Holl
George Hall
E. M. Satchett
Erma
Melvin Gagestad
Mrvyn
Gene
Algona
Oscar Wickens
George Berven
Martin Olson
Richard Henderson
Ruth Heinrich
Nada Swartz
Lillian Tindal
Sprengler
St. Paul
W S Reid
O. L. Anderson
John Istler
Henry Hall
R. O. Anderson
Delano
Evelyn
Terri
Otto Grimms
Marlon
Dorothy
Anderson
Ollie Reid
Alfred Nelson
Alfred
Birthday Parties and Community News From Local Area
Marjorie Christiansen hosted a birthday party with friends and family including Nel sen, Sorensen, and Jensen households. Darlene Rasmussen held a Friday party with several Rasmussen and Jensen connections. A farmers meeting in Estherville drew N G Christiansen and L S Nelson. Numerous visits and travels were noted, including Rosa Jensen in Swea City, Phyllis Petersen visiting from Des Moines, and trips to Tyler and Mankato. The region prepares for the fifty year Lutheran church anniversary with pastors and former members expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Christiansen
L. S. Nelsen
Russell
Inez
Enid
Marius Nelsen
Floyd
Norman
Forrest
Christiansen
Dorothy
Alice
Marie
James Sorensen
Ardys Jensen
Helen Andreasen
Jeanette Rastmussen
Elizabeth Henricksen
Darlene Rasmussen
Catherine Hanricksen
Mildred
Evelyn Madsen
Jeanette Rasmussen
Adrys
Rosa Jensen
Clyde Ross
Randall
Donald
Edna Jensen
Dagmar
Otto Rasmussen
N. G. Christiansen
Estherville
Ruth Jensen
Eva Krecht
Seneca
Helen Thisted
Esther Madison
Des Moines
Lucille
Alma Jorgensen
Niels Jorgensen
Rosa
H. L. Disworth
Swea City
Rasmus Madison
Ruby
Agnes
Slayton
Phyllis Petersen
J. A. Sorensen
Anton Dahl
John Petersen
H. C. Jensen
Tyler
Mads Dahl
Croft
Marie Nelsen
Eugene Petersen
Call Club
Maple Hill
Corbett To Promote Pastors And Guest Speakers
Pastors to speak include Rev. N. C. Carlsen Rev. Halger Strandskov Rev. A. W. Neve and Rev. Hakon Jorgensen with Danish and American services. H. A. Gaarde of Estherville called in Ringsted Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. H. Kone of Newton visited Jens Nielsen home last week. V-R-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C. Carlsen
Halger Strandskov
A. W. Neve
Hakon Jorgensen
H. A. Gaarde
Estherville
Ringsted
H. Kone
Newton
Jens Nielsen
V-R
Community Notes From Grover Area Social and Visits
Local farm families and relatives share weekend visits and travel across Estherville and nearby towns. Anton Berven hosts guests while Will Schaper plans next season on Halver Olson farm. Luther League delegates attend Gracttinger convention. Mr and Mrs White visit from Los Angeles for a Nevada Las Vegas wedding then California trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Schaper
Halver Olson
Elmer Duckett
Ft. Dodge
W. A. Schultz
Fred Grantham
Spirit Lake
Frank Brown
Estherville
Strawberry Point Farm
Charles Lewis
Lyle Shultz
Nepps Place
Ellsworth Township
Nick Peterson
Charles
Mitchell County
A. S. Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Daniel Anderson
Gracttinger
F. C. White
Los Angeles
Calif
Grover
Sioux City
Harvey Miner
Spartan Farm Training Joins John Breen and Noted Men
The scene describes a Spartan style training farm for John Breen and visitors Gilbert Van Horn Judge Marvin Hart and E K Southerland. Rooms stripped to basics with no comforts, limited furniture, and window cleats. the aim is stark sleep and discipline. The trio, now sober and alert, settle into the austere regimen and prepare to move on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pug
John
Breen
Gilbert van Horn
Marvin Hart
E. K. Southerland
Pug Malone
van Horn
Johnny Breen
Breen Leaves Training Farm for City Readjustment
John Breen, now twenty two, departs the Greenbough farm after a dramatic sendoff. Pug Malone gains sole ownership with Judge Kelly's generous terms as Van Horn and Breen tour the metropolis in a new racing car. Gilbert Van Horn and Breen discuss city life and their fading interest in boxing as Breen contemplates leaving the ring for a new path. Continued next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pug
Goodby
John Breen
Charlie
Pug Malone
Judge Kelly
van Horn
E. K. Southerland
Malone
John
Greenbough
Rantoul
Gilbert van Horn
Gil
Residents Return From Fort Wayne Visit and Local Gatherings
R F C Board of his parents and relatives from near Fort Wayne Indiana returned after a two week visit. The Lakeside Country club members enjoyed a lakeside picnic at Fort Defiance State Park while the old settlers picnic drew Mrs. A C Andrews and her Chicago relatives to the Defiance area. Weekly club meeting set at Mrs Ray Bryans home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowry
Sioux City
California
White
August Rosenberger
Paul Olson
Story City
Archie Jensen
Grace and
Lois
Chicago
Ruth Aageberg
Hammond
Ind
Harvey Bergeson
Oak Lawn
Til
George Bergeson
Mary Alice Carey
Wilkinson
Estherville
Harvey Miner
Clear Lake
John Blom
Ole
Fairmont
Soren Sorensen
Garner
Wm. Hayes
Wm. Green
St. Petersburg
Fla
Warren Klett
Lockport
Ill
Mr. Green
John Irwin
Frank Matthes
Swan Lake
John Whitacre
Dallas Center
Henry
Gene Whitacre
Dallas
Ladies League
Wm. Ramsey
C. Higin
Tom Wickens
Somonauk
Oscar
Owen Wickens
Tom Flood
Varina
Nolan Nelson
Triple C
Harry Webber
Marion Ramsey
Pete Sorgenfrei
Blue Earth
Minn
Guy Ramsey
Jack Tucker
Oklahoma City
Okla
Georgia Bergeson
Harry Sorensen
Forest City
Hugh Mackey
Genevieve
Mildred Johnson
Everett Taylor
New York City
Hayfield
I. G. Willey
Ray Bryan
A. C. Andrews
Old Settlers
Ft. Defance Park
Mary Hartwell
Laura
Louise
Julia
the Lakes
Old Home Place
John Bush
C. C. Love
Petersburg Social Roundup Visits at Local Homes
Petersburg notes list numerous families visiting neighbors and relatives over the weekend including Salyards Meyer Johnson Jensen Rasmussen Stade Benson Shelgren Rasmussen Peterson Olson J Jensen Herbrand Hanson. The Petersburg Fair is announced for Friday Aug 26 with many exhibits and amusement stands at the school grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Salyards
Lena Meyer
Harold Johnson
St. Paul
Jens Jensen
Nels Jensen
Elvera
Delores Rasmussen
Peter Rasmusen
Albert Ringle
Alvina Rasmussen
Anna Stade
Benson
Edwin Benson
Herb Shelgren
Blue Earth
R. J. Rasmussen
Peter Rasmussen
Leo Anderson
Alva Rasmussen
Garland Peterson
W. V. Peterson
Mabel Olson
J. Smith
Vernon Adams
Fred Hausfeld
J. B. Jensen
N. A. Jensen
Henry Herbrand
Harriet Hanson
Los Angeles
Calif
RALIEGH AREA FOLKS HOSTS AND VISITS REPORTED
Ra leigh vicinity social notes recount visits to Iowa Falls celebrations and suppers among Graff Schnell Peters Bendixon Dallman and other families. Activities include picnics threshers parties and a Happy Home club meeting at Ft Defiance state park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Graff
Iowa Falls
Mr. Graff
Harry Schnell
Herman Peters
Chris Bendixon
Eva
Alice
Jean
Dorotha
Verda Frank
Pete Schmidt
Maxine
Velma
Verna
John Dallman
Russell Climer
Wal Dallman
Wichita, Kans
Helen Dallman
Morland
Hugo Dallman and Jr
G. Dallman
Esthervile
Happy Home Club
Ft. Defiance State Park
Noel Daniels
Herman Nauss
Abert. Nauss
Lee Kamp
John Spoo
Dorotha Frank
August Schnell
H. Schnell
Charles
Junior
Irvin
Terrace Park
Hugo Dallman
Paul Dallman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Farmers’ Forum
John Rasch
Odebolt
Floyd Small
Jamily
Emmet Ruckman and Draper
Springfiel
Joe Saluseck
Arthur Simpson
Early
Charlie Klemmpe
Frank Manthey
Gilbert Amdahl
Miss Amdahl
John Swanson
Cleo Hamilton
Arnolds Park
Sarah Perkins
Harry Anderson
South of Lake Park
Will Rosik
Phil McQuirk
Audubon
Joe McQuirk
Ralph McQuirk
Cain
West
Ethel
Landmesser
Jens Erickson
Solon
Jens
Rock Island
Mr. Reinitz
Arno Reinitz
George Weis
Chester Howell
Christina Weis
Mrs. Howell
Fred McMullen
Clarence Erickson
Elkton
S. D
Andrew Christensen
Helen
Kansas
N Y
Nurses Training School
Ludwig Lund
A. A. Lewis
Doran Isgrey
Mary Walsh
Ralph
Piper City
Michigan
Billie Haynie
Detroit
King Neptune
Great Lakes
Swan Lake News
Corbett
James J. Corbett
Fiving
New York
Anton Berven
Gruver
Felix Rieenberg
R.F.C. Board
Charles A. Miller
Utica
N. Y
Atlee Pomerene
Ohio
Hoover
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Petersburg
Raleigh Vicinity
Henry Wills
Hartley
Delma Dyke
Donald Patterson
Esther Patterson
Irene Pope
Eldora
Shannon
Flkin
G. Dallmann
Hugo
Halfa
Isle Yager
Dale
St. Pauli
Elmer Felkey
Lawrence Bilhort
Armstrong
Ralph Flier
Fliter
Jesse Felkey
Irvin Cargilt
Dr. West
Faye Fetkey
May Degg
Albert Lea
Julia Cgrangestad
Henry Pruell
Ceylon
Martin Thompson
Mildred Cronk
Jess Felkey
Mavis Gangestad
Julia Gangestad
Merle Felkey
Albert Len
Bernile
Ivan Watts
Harry Harrison
Helen Munson
Herbert Allen
Louis Ries
Catherine Ries
Vernon
Edwards
Elmer Gangestad
J. A. Huff
Omu
John Huff
Lewis Siaba
Sherburn
Thornbury
Kanawha
Robert
Jas. Huff
Oma
Fred Rossow
Vilda Rosen
Randolph Johnson
Huff
Harold Woodling
Storm Lake
Arnold Gaarde
Wiggins
Chissie
Typewriter
Iowa
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