Dunnell Community Updates and Local Notes
Clarence Wenberg bought a Ford sedan. Ostergren toured Fairmont, Estherville visitors. Dunnell boys lost a fast game to Welcome 4 to 3. Shippers Association shipped hogs Tuesday. Emma Johnson visited Estherville. Miss Everide Brecht of Minneapolis guests at E G Swanson. Roth family visited Matherville. Ruth Appelquist called at Estherville. Wenberg garage hires Arthur Lyman of Ceylon. Hands Park ball game drew many. Harry and Mrs Zeimer welcomed a baby boy July 10. Carnon family visiting O B Carlson. Miller and Mosher bought Fords at Swenberg. Dunnell fans attended Estherville Lakota game. Fairmont visitors included Mr and Mrs Arthur Wenberg and Mr and Mrs John Benson. Mrs Gust Olson hosted sister and husband Peterson of Triumph. Levi Swanson bought a Moline tractor with 10 ft binder. Young Lumber paints sheds. P C Roth attended Game and Fish League meeting as director. Mr and Mrs Cooper stayed with friends before westward trip. Edwin Sanden and daughter Ethel moved to Minneapolis. Ethel Appelquist accompanied as far as Waverly. Edwin Carlson and Ferdinand Mathwig excavating basements for new houses. Dunnell to host three day chautauqua next year despite weather. Rev O J Nelson family attended communion in Fairmont. Mr and Mrs Frank and son C H Anderson drove to MudBaden for treatments. Senator Gary spoke on amendment one of Babcock road plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Wenberg
ER. M. Ostergren
Fairmont
A. L
Estherville
Dunnell
Donnell Shippers Association
Emma Johnson
Everide Brecht
Minneapolis
E.G. Swanson
P. ©. Roth
Glen Miller
Mr. Mosher
Swenberg
Dannell
Hands Park
Arthur Wenberg
John Benson
Gust Olson
Peterson
Triumph
Levi Swanson
Waverly
Edwin Carlson
Ferdinand Mathwig
O. J. Nelson
Nelson
C. H. Anderson
MudBaden
Minn
Anderson
Dunnell Folks
Farmer's Club
Hans Petersons
Gary
Babcock
West Emmet Ponders Growing Corn and Social Visits
The community notes reflect farm life as corn grows steadily and residents travel to Fairmont Interlaken and Spencer events. Families such as the Martens DeWall Christ Scobey and Larson clans attend gatherings while travel returns from North Dakota Chicago and Sioux City.
Rob and Helen Claim Kin Despite Family Confusion
Rob was born the same day as his cousin Helen. They started public school together while a family friend teacher did not know Rob. When asked if Rob was her cousin Helen replied Yes, maam, Rob and I are twins.
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Rob
Helen
Gruver Horh Yetter Sick. Rebekah Lodge Met Monday Night
Gruver area notes busy social life with visits among the Wagerman, Hagerman, Nelsson, Pakus, and Berg families. Local clubs meet, guests arrive from Chicago and Estherville, and a Royal Neighbor bakery sale draws neighbors.
Emmet Echoes Local Social Notes
Miss Jessie Reed spent a week’s vacation at home. The Ellerston family enjoyed company last Sunday. Mrs H M Borreson called at Strawberry Point last Wednesday. Mildred Dayton of Estherville is visiting at the C A Logue home. Mr and Mrs L E Sargent host Miss Vera Sargent of Jeffers Minnesota. Mr and Mrs R H W Lynch with Mrs B C and Mrs H M Borreson visited Strawberry Point Sunday. Mr and Mrs Wm Parnell of south Estherville spent last Sunday with Mr and Mrs B F Koeneche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Reed
E. H. Ellerston
H. M. Borreson
Strawberry Point
Mildred Dayton
Estherville
C. A. Logue
L. E. Sargent
Vera Sargent
Jeffers, Minn
R. HW. Lynch
B. C
H. M
Rumors Of Social Gatherings At Ahrens Home Sunday
Local notices report Sunday visits and social events across area families including Dorothea Bosworth of Estherville, the Denisons in town on business, and many relatives gathering at various homes. The Missionary society plans a meeting, and election day dinner service is decided by the cemetery society. Several travel and hosting details reflect a bustling community week.
Onlona for insomnia trial urged with onions
A note advises insomniacs to try eating raw onions at the last meal of the day. It recommends a thorough trial lasting one to two weeks to assess effects.
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Onlona
Newsroom scramble yields chaotic headline attempt
The text shows a garbled, slang filled brainstorm with no clear event. It fragments across phrases about printing a news item, seeking better content, and expressing frustration at suppressing a good item. No identifiable people, places, or outcomes are discernible.
Fragmentary Historical Note From Kilkenny Castle Text
Fragmentary OCR fragment mentions Kilkenny Castle rooms and substitutes for lead in joints of cast iron water pipes in Portland Oregon. References a Spe nial Gift and Mile Time with obscure quotes about gifts and colors. Ends with a cryptic line about a traveler and hatpin stick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Paradox. Matherson Rushes Home Before Last Train
Matherson surprised friends at the club by leaving early to keep a 10 30 curfew set by his wife. He said he promised to be home by that time and feared missing the last train.
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Matherson
Piercing the Void and the Irish Prospector Tale
A garbled New York Post excerpt recounts an Irish prospector claiming a mental trick to read money from a pocket, while warning of the danger of deadwood on him. The odd dialogue hints at a skeptical scene of misdirection and superstition in a frontier camp.
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New York Post
Fashion Traced to Moreau Symbol on Coats
The piece explains a coat notch mystery linked to Napoleon era Moreau. Followers showed secret support by placing a pick on their coats with the letter M visible on the lapel, standing for the general's initial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moreau
Napoleon
Process For Extracting Fiber From Pea Pods
A recent patent covers a method to separate the fiber from pea pods. The outer layer is dissolved by fermentation or hot water or steam, leaving the inner fibrous layer suitable for spindling or other uses. The sugar-containing solution from the outer layer may be reused for purposes such as marmahide.
Peculiarities of Poultry in Foraging and Household Tasks
The article contrasts foraging habits of domestic poultry with wild birds, noting ducks march in lines while turkeys scatter and chickens vary. It then shifts to a domestic scene praising careful, diligent housekeepers who dust, scrub, and perform tasks with thoughtful, steady effort.
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West Emmet
C. Martens
Interlaken
Harry Smith
North Dakota
W. J. DeWall
Near Terris
Clarance Christ
Lake Park
C. Christ Home
Ruth
Mark Scobey
Chicago
C. J. Marten
Iva
Coral Larson
Lelia Whiteford
Louis Gruber
Sioux City
Henry Peterson
J. W. Rathman
Welnitz
Dewall
J. H. Larson
Spencer
V-k
JAY Johnston & CO
Gruver
Horh Yetter
Rebekah
Griver
LeMars
Chris Christensen
Hans Pakus
Miss Knott
Clark Syatt
Selmar Berg
Anna Berg
Grover
Greta Brothers
Kid Smith
Calhoun County
Herb Yetter
Pakus
Alvira
Fort Dodge
Ross Fouts
Donald
P. A. Fouts
Higinbotham
Forest City
Mr. Higinbotham
Morton
Catherine
Arthur Lloyd
Lloyd Dalke
Turtle Lake
Ralph Green
Dolliver
Guy Ramsey
George Calahan
Arnolds Park
Grovel
Alice Taylor
Coleman Hospital
Royal Neighbor Bakery
Lodge
Logan Anderson
Mr. Anderson
William
Everard
Merriott
D. E. Taylor
Althera
Andy Wilder
Wisconsin
EMMET
Frank Ahrens
Fred Clump
QO. O. Pound
Dr. Trowbridge Place
John Brawford
Shattach
Decorah
Trowbridge
O. O. Pound
Gregory
Gregorys
Kruwell
Glen
Henry Myers
Mabel
DeGraff
Ruthven
Olson
Terris
John McMullen
A. C. Bringle
Cemetery Society
Wade
Jake Bringle
Martha Bringle
Sheldon
Carget
Bowen
Vancouver
B. C. Canada
Mickie
Wanita
Alberta and
Madame Lyn
M. E. Eldred
Kilkenny
Kifenny Castle
John Roskin
London
Mahlum & Anderson
Acrete Alee
Diamond Rubber CO. Inc
Akron, Ohio
Hacwon
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