Kensington rune stone toured Willmar and St Paul in fall
The famous Kensington rune stone visited Willmar for six weeks and was later sent to the Historical Society in St Paul. Minneapolis Journal notes debated authenticity with speakers like Hjalmar R. Holand and Professor Andrew Fossum presenting Viking voyage theories and dates tied to 14 day passages from Hudson Bay.
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Willmar
Ihe
Express
The
Historical Society
St. Paul
Minneapolis Journal
Kensington
Minnesota Historical Society
Old State Capitol
Hjalmar R. Holand
North America
Hudson Bay
Nelson River
Lake Winnipeg
Red River
Douglas County
Andrew Fossum
N. H
Elkjer Bros Introduce Elegant Sepia Portrait Cards
Notice announces arrival of specially manufactured sepia portrait cards for Xmas work. Highlights prize winning portraits as elegant gifts and invites customers to come in. Contact phone number 91 for Elkjer Bros.
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Elkjer Bros
University of Minnesota Scholar Sees Runes Linked to Douglas County Stone
Winchel of the University of Minnesota defended a theory that the Kensington stone was left by Scandinavian explorers in Douglas County. Dr Knut Hoegh cited a second rune inscription found in a mill wall at Elbow Lake, though the runes are badly obliterated and unreadable.
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Winchel
University of Minnesota
Kensington
Douglas County
Knut Hoegh
Elbow Lake
Church Services and Community Notices in NORW SYNOD AREA
Churches NORW and SYNOD announce services next Sunday with communion at 10:30. Sunday School at 12:15, English services at 7:30. Y P S to meet Saturday in the church basement. entertainment by local residents and Prof E A Vaaler. Midland Free Lutherans midweek, Swedish Mission, First Methodist morning and evening, Sunday school, and Bethel social event details follow. Mrs Woodcock fractures collar bone after icy fall. she travels to Minneapolis for a short visit with Miss Neuberger.
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NORW
Synod Church
Janette
Nordah
Thorpe
Nellie
Marie Botnen
E. A. Vaaler
Luth
Swed
Bethel
Mesdames C. R. Carlson
Peter Lundberg
Peterson
Mamre
Edw. Woodcock
Minneapolis
Florence Neuberger
Strike Rumors Plague Switchmen and Railways
Conflicting reports mark another week of railroad unrest as switchmen strike actions linger while railroads claim normal operations. A major conference is planned with possible sympathy actions and attendance by President Gompers. The issue signals a broader labor struggle and disruption to shipments. An article by Senator L. O. Thorpe appears in Symra, noting insights from his first year in America. Carlson Bros and Frost offer extra copies for Norwegian readers.
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Gruber
Great Northern
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Symra
Decorah
Iowa
L. O. Thorpe
America
Carlson Bros & Frost
Train collision injures Lindskog near Grove City
Monday night about seven o clock the east bound fast mail train ran into the rig of Nels A Lindskog two miles west of Grove City. He was driving two horses hitched to a sloob sleigh and had a small load of lumber. One horse was killed. Lindskog was severely cut on the head but not otherwise seriously hurt. He was brought to Litchfield and is at Robertson hospital. Lindskog formerly farmed the Lander place but now on the Salmonson place in Danielson town. One story says he was along the railroad track when the collision occurred.
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Nels A. Lindskog
Grove City
Lindskog
Litchfield
Robertson Hospital
Lander Place
Salmonson Place
Danielson
Litchfield Independent
Holiday Shopping Conditions Highlight Willmar Ads
Conditions for holiday shopping are the best ever with good prices on farm produce and sleighing. Drive to Willmar for a day of shopping and enjoy large varied stocks at right prices. Study the ads in this issue and plan a buying trip you won’t regret.
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Willmar
Telephone Contest At Fergus Falls and Local Exchange Plans
Fergus Falls Minn December 14 arrangements are under way to form a local telephone company and seek city council approval on December 20 to build an exchange. The Northwestern company plans to install a new exchange and raise existing rates while local men claim they can offer first class service at current rates. An interesting contest is anticipated. Herbert Feig hosted a ring toss gathering. The First National Bank quartet beat Willmar Kandiyohi two sets to one to win the championship. Miss Lillie Noren won best individual and Christ Berg took second. A reception followed with musical selections. Hog prices have risen sharply. yesterday Skoog and Anderson paid 7.70 per hundred, a peak since 1893.
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Fergus
Fergus Falls
Minn
Northwestern Company
Herbert Feig
First National Bank
Willmar-Kandiyohi Banks
Lillie Noren
Christ Berg
Chautauqua Move to Willmar Nears Funds Goal
Last Saturday the Willmar Commercial Club committee met with Chautauqua board members and agreed on the move to Willmar. They have secured about 4500 dollars toward the needed funds and expect quick subscriptions. Spicer residents are also raising money to keep the institution there as seven subscribers pledge 200 dollars each. Carl K Knutson has returned from Decorah Iowa after a prior trip related to the matter.
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Willmar Commercial Club
Chautauqua Board
Willmar
Spicer
Nevada Gifted in Royal Neighbors Home Talent Play
The Royal Neighbors presented a home talent production titled Nevada on Monday evening, receiving praise for direction by Mrs Showalter and strong performances by Moselle Fairlie acted by Mrs Geo W Johnson and Nevada the miner by A O Forsberg. The cast included C C Clayton Selmer Berg Esther Sorenson J F Wagner and others with notable laughs from Sorenson and good singing and dancing between acts. Net receipts exceeded $100.
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Nevada
Royal Neighbors
A. O. Forsberg
C. C. Clayton
Tom Carew
Dandy Dick
Selmer Berg
I Gaorar Oe Company
Esther Sorenson
Agnes Fairlie
F. A. Rogers
Mother Merton
Geo. W. Wagner
Silas Steele
Geo. W. Johnson
Vermont
P. L. Sorenson
Julie
J. F. Wagner
Win
Old Soldiers Elect and Local Society News
The Col. Hey Post G A R elected officers for the year led by Commander A E Rice and other posts including E M Stanford, J B Boyd, T H Olgan, Aug Anderson, and Ed Taylor with John Costello as delegate to state encampment. Mrs E D Bigham and daughter visited Lake Benton after a stay with F J Bigham. Edith Frost sailed to New York City. The High School Thespians impressed with She Stoops to Conquer, praised Tony Lumpkin portrayal by Walter De La Hunt. Mrs Geo M Winney and daughter Ina joined Mrs Geo S Stewart traveling to Minneapolis for Little Nemo at the Metropolitan. A F Woods named dean of University of Minnesota College of Agriculture, salary $6,600, replacing J W Olson. Governor Lind supported Woods, Eberhart opposed. Russell could not accept Minnesota place. g c Wellin in Twin Cities for grocery specials.
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Walter de la Hunt
Tony Lumpkin
A. F. Woods
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
College of Agriculture
University of Minnesota
Dr. Woods
J. W. Olson
John Lind
Minneapolis
Eberhart
Andrew M. Soule
Georgia
Lind
Dean Russell
State Agricultural College of
Wisconsin
Minnesota
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Edward Woodcock
Elgin and Waltham Watches
Waltham
Anderson Bros. & CO
Fourth Street
Jewelers & Opticians
Wittwan, Minn
Kennedy Business
Carter Building
St. Cloud, Minn
Amerie
Benson
Willmar Steam Laundry
Nels K. Peterson
Mr. Wagner
Wagner
Fifth Street
Fred Smith
Eagles
Ade
Skoog & Anderson
Carl K. Knutson
Ladies’ Guild of
St. Lukes Church
Guild Hall
Jerusalem
E. D. Bigham
Mable Bigham
Haynes, N. D
Lake Benton
Edith Frost
New York City
Geo M. Winney
Merle
Geo. S. Stewart
G. c. Wellin
Ferguson
Gennessee
Willmar Farmers Mutual
Sea Gennessee News
Wille
Oon
MR HO OH
Snat
Sand
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