25 Jul 1903
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Newspaper
Willmar Tribune
Location
Willmar, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1903
Page
1
Richly voiced plea laments widespread political and economic corruption in cities and states. It warns that public plunder, bribery, and partnerships with crime threaten the nation, urging a civic revival and active citizen participation to restore integrity and moral leadership.
Miss Magdalen Solberg of Chicago visits Mrs. Ole Lundquist. A. J. Ekander and M. G. Rigg left for Black Bay mine, with August excursions to Green Lake from St. Cloud planned. T Ormbrek aimed to give a concert in Starbuck today. Eva Fay returned to Raymond from a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Knox. Olga Pederson and cousin Olaf Paulson visited Minneapolis, with Mrs. L. Gilmen returning to Balaton. Clara Hanson visited West Lake Lillian, Ruth Leslie stays with uncle J. E. Lelie in town, G. A. Erikson and daughter Lillian went to Glenwood. Chas. Loon, Minneapolis visitor, attended Swedish Sangarfest concerts. R. T. Hyer and daughter Pearl returned from Green Lake after a week. Bans Guoderaon among Willmar residents at Minneapolis song festival. Ida Sletten, Hannah Johnson and Peter Sletten arrived from Kensal for a visit. Belle Gibson new WOTU president visited from Atwater and then Kerkhoven promoting district work.
The News, Personal and Otherwise column details visits and relocations. Mrs J Danstrom visited De Lae with her parents while Mr Danstrom works at the Person and Johnson cigar factory. John Ekander left for Minneapolis to work in a wholesale machine house. Fifteen G N tickets were sold for the Minneapolis song festival. Rev R Larson welcomes a baby boy born at 3 30 yesterday morning. Mrs A Osgood and Miss Marie Osgood with Mrs J Lucas return from Green Lake to Minneapolis. Rogra of Windom becomes J R Watkins Medic Co agent, occupies Sperry residence with family. Engineer Chas MacLaughlin and Dempsey Miller are noted about Watertown One. Miller injured in Watertown collision last week. Miss Marion Gerde leaves for Benson after a week here. Christian Endeavor Society plans services at Presbyterian church Sunday evening. Details to be published next Wednesday.
E C Wellin attended the Swedish Sangarfest in Minneapolis with Scandia. J Strandberg returns from Alaska. J A Wahblstrand welcomes a baby girl. Court cases include A J Pionegan ya v Peter Et ferta et al affirmed. J Quandehl and Lars Norlander bondsmen. Mr. Hanson to lead Kerkhoven Lutheran churches. Ed Evenson and Martinue Hanson build a hog barn. Mrs. M T Sandbo receives 3000 life insurance claim.
The Bryan family of three, living in the Fixen building opposite the Glarum Hotel on Third Street, was found destitute with Mrs. Bryan ill with consumption. Local donations totaling 691.60 plus clothing and transportation enabled their temporary care and departure to Illinois, as neighbors described Mr. Bryan as industrious. Mrs. Bryan will be cared for by relatives in Brookport, while Mr. Bryan remains with her during illness.
Mrs Dorothea Larson wife of Ole Larson of Fahlun died of pneumonia after a five year illness. She leaves husband six children and several step children. Funeral services were held yesterday at the Baptist church with interment in Lake Elizabeth cemetery.
Oscar Smith of Foraythbe Montana reported a 650 dollar robbery at the city stock yards around 12:30 AM. Two men bound him with baling wire and escaped after taking his money. A warrant was sworn before Judge Otterness. suspects at large as sheriff searches for local parties and uneasy neighbors report hearing cries but saw nothing. Paulson of Litchfield examined the victim.
A lengthy debate argues socialism is the only rational path for workers against capitalism. It cites tenant farmers, homeowners, and wage earners, noting church opposition and ministerial ties to wealth. The piece critiques the church’s role in funding and influence, and concludes socialism would abolish private industrial ownership, forcing class roles. Continued on page 4.
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