Successful fair scored for 1920 county event
The 1920 county fair, the twentieth since revival, drew good weather, fine exhibits, and strong crowd appeal. Gate receipts topped last year by 401.15 with 498.88 from grand stand, totaling a 550.00 rise in admission receipts. Cattle stalls brimmed with prize Holsteins, Jerseys, and shorthorns. various exhibitors posted multiple firsts and high honors. Hog and sheep divisions showed top-quality stock and numerous ribbons, with Edman Bros and others collecting top awards as the fair spotlighted county agricultural excellence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgewater
BR. A. Bingham
Diamond Lake
Edman Bros
Arvtander
JL Head
Flerefords
M. Q
Rustad Brat
Hogs and poultry shine at fair harvest demonstration
The Poultry House attracted crowds over four days as 60 parties entered 150 cages. Exhibits included Leghorns, Minorcas, Wyandottes from Montevideo, Bantams, Rhodesian varieties, Anconas, Orpingtons, Geese and Ducks scarce, with three geese and four ducks entered. The pet stock was largest ever, featuring guinea pigs, rabbits, and numerous pigeons.
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Montevideo
Plymouth
Rhodeslant Rede
Rhodesland
Fort Snelling Versus Willmar Opening Weekend Baseball
Fort Snelling hosts Willmar in a two day series at the new grounds with a 4 PM start Saturday and 3 PM Sunday. Key arms include Gooder on Sunday and Zalusky for Willmar, plus Walter Carlisle noted for past Minnesota and Kansas City play. Schwab from Mill City to pitch for the fort. A strong crowd is expected as boosters rally to back the home team. Street-number corrections in Willmar city directory. Thresher engine collapse in Tennessee injures none. incident mirrors earlier boiler incident.
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Willmar
Bert Snelling
SOG
Gooder
Speed Demon
Jack Zalusky
Willimar
Philadelphia Nationals
Walter Carlisle
Minneapolis
Kansas City
American Association
Wort Sneiling
Schwab
Mill City
John H. Ley
Litchfield and
Beeker Avenues
Thau Highland
Post Office Department
Willmar Sash & Door Company
Theander Bergquist
Parco
Peter Fjeliman
Atwood
John Colville
Miss Dahlberg
The
State University
Fredolph Johnson
Cushman
Helder
Rock Island
Ford Service Station
Fordson
Johnson & Erickson
Dodge
Republic
Caton makes plea for Babcock plan at courthouse
Professor Thomas J. Caton of Minneapolis urged support for Amendment No. 1 the Babcock Road plan at the courthouse. He argued the current constitution forces county road funding but the amendment would have the state take over 7000 miles of state roads, spreading costs and enabling rural counties to maintain roads with state aid. He cautioned that failure would leave counties to fund bonds via local taxes and noted the plan targets heavy-traffic roads for state maintenance as funds allow. Caton, formerly a Populist orator, now works with the State Highway Commission to build support for the amendment.
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Thomas J. Caton
Minneapolis
Court House
Catun
Prof
Caton
Willmar
State Highway Commission
Jenny Lind Day Observance Proposed in Willmar
The Willmar community considers a public observance on Jenny Lind day to mark her birthday on October 1. The Tribune requests interested parties to gather at Lewis Johnson's office Thursday at 8 PM to discuss a Jenny Lind program and next steps.
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Jenny Lind
Willmar
Wwenz
the Tribune
Lewis Johnson
County Scholars Spell in County Contest Draws Big Crowd
Kandiyohi County spelling contest held Friday afternoon in the auditorium showcased district champions in a lengthy event. Esther Arneson won first prize, John Eddy second, Cecelia Erickson third, and Olivia Knutson fourth, with a long list of district representatives named. A platform expanded the stage to accommodate attendees, while Supt. Alvin led the proceedings. the county plans to make the contest annual. In a separate item, George Stege was injured boarding a freight train and treated in Benson after sustaining knee injuries.
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Kandiyohi
Supt. O
Alvin
Esther Arneson
District 51
Olga Otterness
Johnny Norris
Lula Jahtbeck
Beatrice Skraabel
Alma Road
Violet, Johnson
Miranda ,Swenson
Horace Tureman
Lawrence Tait
Mary Downs
Helen Peterson
Myrtle Hudson
Hazel Perguson
Florence Erickson
Elvina van den Einde
Vera Mattson
Edna Peterson
Eunice Paulson
Olive Felt
Tekla Peterson
Alpha Engwall
Myrtle Jensen
Dist
Elsie Danielson
Mildred Sletten
Marie Kragenbring
Hazel Olson
Ruth Rossum
Thelma Bengtson
Myrtle Foshager
Myrtle Johnson
Louise Hedlund
Lawrence Gandrud
Grace Renstrom
Viola Peterson
George Stege
Benson
Young Man Killed in Corn Binder
A young man, August Johnson of Lake Lillian, died Tuesday morning while adjusting a corn binder on the home farm. A wrench found in the field suggests the accident caused by runaway horses. Funeral at Christine Lutheran church at 2:30 pm. Andrew M. Thompson also died recently, survived by a wife and four sisters, with funeral at Green Lake church. Separate note on local politics reports Volstead on the ballot after court action, with Rev. Kvale running as independent.
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P. August Johnson
P. S. J. Johnson
Lake Lillian
Oscar Anderson
Rodeliua
August
J. Johnson
John E. Johnson
Andrew Johnson
August Johnson
Mise Ellen Johnson
Andrew
Ellen
Christine Lutheran
Andrew M. Thompson
Spicer
Morris
Shelby County
Iowa
Armstrong
Gertie Kloster
Kandiyohi
Minn
Kandiyohi County
Pete Axland
Thomas Nelson
George Nelson
Irwin
Ephriem Monson
Halvor Haverly
Ole Haverly
Iver Jacobson
Oscar Jacobson
Rasmus Norby
John Thoring
Congress
Republican District Committee
Willmar
O. J. Kvale
Volstead
Rev. Kvale
Boys Win Trophies in Duroc Pig Contest
The Kandlyohi County Duroc Breeders Association contest during summer drew 13 youths who entered the fair. Monroe Gunnurgan of Norway Lake won the larger trophy and Loyal Tallackeen of Kaniyohl won the second prize. An auction sold two pigs from the litters on Saturday at the pens.
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Kandlyohi County Duroc Breeders Association
Elmquist’s
Monroe Gunnurgan
Norway Lake
Loyal Tallackeen
Kaniyohl
Lioyal
St John s Church 50th Anniversary Observance Begins
The St John s Church near Pennock marks fifty years since its 1870 founding. Willmar Lutheran Free Church and neighboring congregations plan a two day program with sermons in Norwegian and English, choirs, and a noon lunch. Attending pastors and visiting speakers include Rev O N Nelson and Rev E M Hanson.
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St. John
Pennock
Willmar
Willmar Church
Landstad
O. N. Nelson
E. B. Gynild
N. Nelson
E. M. Hanson
Hyman
M. B. Michaelson
Exposition Hall Shines With Wide Daylong Exhibit Spread
The Exposition Building overflowed with exhibits across all spaces. Eben Lawson and Peter Bonde of the Whittler's Club crafted a miniature mountain with a waterfall and mill, live fish in a pond, and a central flower and culinary display led by EB Lawson and Mrs. James Sanderson. The event featured county school exhibits, art and crafts, and a bustling vendor row with autos, phonographs, sewing machines, and farm machinery.
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Eben Lawson
Peter Bonde
When EB. Lawson
James Sanderson
Womens
M. T. Sandbo
Janette Thorpe
J.B. Boyd
G. J. Bjorberg
John Ahlstrom
T. A Sampson
O. O. Alvin
Svea
Buildine
Kandiyohi
Red Cross
Imsdahl
County Nuite
Moe
Arthur Halvorson
Tobo Arc
State Health Department
Willmar High School
Ida Rhuby
C. C. Selvig
Mueller
Jolly-Baker Motor Car Co
Chandler
Cleveland
Leonard Johnson
Wedge Nursery
Lindblad-Larson Motor Co
Willmar Tribune
Lara Halvorson
H. M.‘Heshey
Peter H. Olson
Overland
Singer Agency
Singer
Ohsberg
Bergquist Hardware Co
Hard to Get Game Delays Willmar High School Football
Willmar High School football seeks a scrimmage with neighboring teams but has not secured an opponent yet. Other schools have not replied or are withholding acceptance while deliberations continue. A decision may come at the eleventh hour, potentially scheduling a game for Saturday.
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Willmar
Weather notes on early September temperatures and corn health
The report records high temperatures around 81 84 and 79 degrees during fair week at the State capital thermometer. Rain on Sunday measured 0.53 inches. No frost damage yet and the corn crop remains in good condition.
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Medayto Farm
Spicen
J. W. Saxton
Aretander
Fort Snelling
Wallace Hedlund
Tennessee
Davison Hospital
Willmar, Minn
AV. Millard
P. B. Hong
L. C. Thorpe
Geo. H. Otterness
N. T. Tallarson
I Nordstrom
A. Struxness
Annette Kellerman
Daughter
the Gods
Douglas Fairbanks
Harry Morey
Bert Lytell
Bray
Priscilla Dean
May Allison
Lake Gesael
Monroe Gunnarson and
Lioyal Tallackson
ST. John's Church
Board of County Commissioners
Board For Education of
Willmar Ball Park
Exposition Hall
Co. H. Anderson
Nature
Lewis E. Geo
C. McKelson
Chiropractice Office
Loney
Willmar Hospital
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