Racing at Kandiyohi County Fair Highlights Local Horses
Audiences witnessed a lively county fair with five entries in the 3 minute class, headlined by Night Express taking multiple heats. Pauline and Prince dominated the 2:30 and 2:25 trotting races, while Rustic Junior and Onward Patch earned top placings in other events and a special trotting race showcased five horses. A separate Friday program noted strong showings, purse money, and judges from Grove City Willmar and Spicer. The week closed with a patriotic service flag demobilization at St. John’s, honoring three soldiers who served overseas, followed by refreshments.
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Kandiyohi
Rustic Junior
William Lester
Night Express
T. F. Murry
Bob
J. Richard Olson
Princess B
M. Burns
Nancy A
J. JS. Anderson
Prin Vess
Todd Brezant
Pauline
Prince
Onward Patch
Ed. Warner
W. A. Manz
Nellie Boy
Tony Boy
Red Raven
Queen
Lady Diamond
Brown Bess
Fly
Nellie
G. B. Hoon
Laverne Hoon
Tird
T. O. Phipps
Bob Radius
Richard Olson
Carl Anderson
Nancy J
George Anderson
Geo. McBroom
F. B. Olson
Grove City
Hugh Ruddy
Willmar
M. Witte
Spicer
St. John's
Russel Quamn
John Greenfield
Olaf Olstad
Arthur Nord
Ingvald Rykken
Herbert Masterson
Alfred Ledahl
N. Nilsen
Miss Langren
Ingval Rykken
Clara Hamann
I. Rykken
America
Nilsen
Farmer Boy Accident Shocks Community Near Willmar
A tragic accident near Willmar reveals the death of Burton Sandbo, son of Christian and Mrs. Sandbo, on the Thorpe farm north of the city. While Burton and Christian Korsmo were out looking for ducks by a pond, a gun incident occurred and ended in his death as they returned via Harold Sandbo’s land seeking information about missing chickens.
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Willmar
Burton Sandbo
Christian Sandbo
Thorpe Farm
Christian Korsmo
Sandbo Place
Harold Sandbo
Berton
Murder by accident ends life of Burton Sandbo
A rural Minnesota incident details how Burton Sandbo died after a pistol discharged while attempting to strike a skunk with the gun. The wounded boy, Julius Burton Sandbo, died soon after, with the community mourning a devout youth. The obituary notes his birth December 5, 1900, and burial at Eagle Lake cemetery after a service at Eagle Lake church.
Concert at Railhead Park Featuring Wilma Bod
Be Wilma Bod performs at Railread Park on September 25 with a 7 30 start time. The event promises a lively evening of music and local entertainment.
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Wilma Bod
Railread Park
Poultry Association Holds Annual Meeting and Elections
The Kandi yahi Poultry Association met in the fairgrounds Poultry building. Neil B. Carlson was elected president, D. T. Carlson secretary and treasurer, with power to appoint a vice president in each town. The 1920 show will be tied to the County Fair, a Junior class will be added, and prizes offered.
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Kandiyahi Poultry Association
Neil B. Carlson
D. T. Carlson
Kandiyohi County WWI Hero Returns Home
Corporal Richard Soderling, son of Mr. and Mrs. G A Soderling, returned home Friday after over two years overseas, claiming the longest service among Kandiyohi County boys. He joined April 23, 1917, sailed to France, served with the 53rd Regiment through Aisne Marne and Meuse Argonne battles, met his brother in Toul, France, and discharged at Camp Dodge September 13. Also noted is a visit by the Nordstroms of Sacred Heart to their daughter Miss Helen Nordstrom, a nurse in Minneapolis. The Willmar football team prepares for Benson, and the Presbyterian Ladies Social Union hosts a Friday coffee in the church basement.
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Willmar
V. E. Justine
Little Falls
Norman Johnson
Camp Fordyce
Texas
Mr. Johnson
Hawiian Islands
Richard Soderling
G. A. Soderling
Kandiyohi
Fort
U. S
Camp Dodge
Ladies Social Union of the Presbyterian Church
Kandiyohi County Fair of 1919 Sets Record
The Kandiyohi County Fair 1919 achieved record gate receipts and attendance with about eight thousand attendees when including soldiers and children. Friday set a milestone with 7000 paid admissions and $2,342 in receipts, surpassing 1916 and last year’s figures. Exhibits across corn, fruit, and crafts were praised, a large flower show, and numerous club booths highlighted the event alongside school displays, war relics, and community showcases. Next week a fuller review of cattle, horses, poultry, and prize winners will follow.
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Kandiyohi
Minnesota
Okebenna
Peterson
Atwater
Okebenas
J. B. Boyd
Gunder Osmundson
James Sanderson
M. T. Sandbo
Alvira Jacobson
Eben E. Lawon
John Ahlstrom
Svea Farmers’ Club
Green Lake Community Club
Green Lake
Svea
Kandiyohi County
O. O. Alvin
Willmar High School
Herbert Hengetler
Forsell
Stromseth
Red Cross
Mre. Jorstad
G. Kennedy
Olson Brothers
Andrew Peterson
Brunswick
Farmers Cooperative Implement Company
Willmar
Roseland Cyclo
Willmara
Willmar milk case denial over test standings
An editor responds to a Willmar Tribune report alleging dairymen sell milk below grade. He asserts his milk has never been too thin by test in eighteen years and exceeded the test this time. He notes oil rose to 28 cents per gallon and coffee cream to 28 cents per quart on August 1 1918.
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Tribune
Willmar Tribune
Wilmar
Willmar
Death of Milan Woman Ends Long-Aided Life
Mrs Andrea Q Struxness of Milan died after a long illness. Her husband predeceased her, and she leaves ten living children. Albert and Carl Strurmesa of ci rocaed telegramed of her death last Saturday, but arrived too late to say goodbye. Also noted is Otto Frondlund’s wartime injury anniversary and a birthday gathering for Leonard Johnson with gifts and a small program.
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Milan
Albert
Carl Strurmesa
Ci Rocaed
Ardreas Q. ‘Struxness
Teaching In Montana Sisters Teach Across State Lines
Miss Edna Lunstead teaches in Wasall Montana this year while her sister Ella teaches at Kali Spell. Their sister Myrtle from this city is currently visiting Montana, reflecting a family presence in the state’s teaching scene.
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Montana
Edna Lunstead
Wasall
Ella
Kali Spell
Myrtle
Big Meeting at State Park Sunday in Sib ley State Park
A large Indian Summer Picnic is set for Sunday at Mount Tom in Sib ley State Park. Rev. Swan Mattson of the Swedish Methodist church will lead. speeches by Carlos Avery of the Minnesota Game and Fish Commission, Senator Gandrud, Representative Wickland, and others. County Board members will attend. bands from Atwater, Brooten, Belgrade, Raymond, and Willmar invited. refreshments and free water provided. The event aims to showcase the new state park and includes a guided excursion to learn features and possibilities.
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Mount Tom
Sibley State Park
Swan Mattson
Swedish Methodist Church of
Willmar
Oak Park
Carlos Avery
Minnesota Game and Fish Commission
P. A. Gandrud
John Wickland
Mattson
Tabernacle Chorus
Atwater
Brooten
Belgrade
Raymond
Burbank
Colfax
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E. R. Baklund
Frank Dantelaon
Dr. Geo. McBroom
E. O. Phipps
Ais
Cooey Island
Tae
Taylor
Aoemes
Emmy Whelan
Jack Pickford
Harold Lloyd
Comed AT Home
Ki Man Who Baggot
Viola Dana
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve
Memagr Wal Reseiv System
Syeram
THE
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B. J. Branton
Madarn
Becker Avenue
Fourth Street
Davison Hospital
Litchfield Avenue
P. ©. Davison
M. D
C. M. Mies
Mary Brugman
Murvea
Farmer Boy
Burton
Chris
Mr. Korsmo
Olof
Julius Burton Sandbo
Hills
Rock County
Minneapolis
Augsburg Seminary
Lutheran Free Church
C. T. Birkeland
Martha
Magna
Delphia
Esther
Gustava Arnberg
Palmero
N. D
Olof Skyberg
Laverne
Nels Nelson
Carn
Ruth Moe
Oliver Norby
Eagle Lake Church
L. O. Larson
B. BE. Gynild
Elias Pederson
Eagle Lake
Elmer
Walter
Bennie
Edwin Rykken
Arne Gynild
Walter Carlson
Willmar and
Ladies Aid
Masdames Nels Swenson
Emil Bjornberg
A. Bjorsell
Swan Anderson
Isaac Johnson
Col Johnson
Axel Ekdahl
Ludvig Carlson
A. J. Nelson
Samuel Nelson
Julius Burton
Sanapo
Poultry Association
Lake
Oscar Johnson
Ceasar Linn
Lake Lillian
Otto Lindquist
Lake Waconda
Fair Grounds
Richard Peglow
Clara City
E. L. Radogeb
Ford
Axel
Kielty
Gibbons
Peck Kielty
Mike Gibbons
Benson
Fahlun Baptist Church
W. E. Scott
Cpl
Ideal High School
Benson “High
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Willmar Opera House
New York
Cort Theatre
Chicago
Lewis E. Goss
D. C. Geo
Migkelson
D. CG
Booter
Chiroplastic
Palmar Behood of Chiropractic
U. G A
Rooma
Cart-Odlund of
Otto
Armor
Sue MI Hiel
Leonard Johnson
Johnson
John Monson
State Park
Matinee x Majestic
William Farnum
Copper Country
Great Northwest
Farnum
Wallace Reid
Fatty Arbuckle
Villian
Fatty
Adams California
Irene Castle
Robert W. Chambers
Gay Palm Beach
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