Guards, Band, Citizens, School Children Parade and Salute Flag and Sing Songs Clang! Clang! Toot! Toot! Toot! Hurrah! Boom! Boom!! PEACE!! The glad tidings of Peace reached Fairfax before the breakfast hour Monday morning and the shouting for… Read More
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Last Updated: November 27, 2018 by Renville County Historical Society
Community Service Flag Dedicated published in the Fairfax Standard on June 6, 1918
Memorial Day Program Devoted to the Present Day Soldiers and Nurses Memorial Day in Fairfax was not only a tribute to the defenders of our country in former days, but, very appropriately, it was an expression of gratitude… Read More
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Posted: November 27, 2018 by Renville County Historical Society
Knitting Instructions published in the Fairfax Standard August 29, 1918
Knitting Instructions The local Red Cross wishes to give the following instructions in regard to making sweaters of light-weight wool. Quantity of wool required: – about three-quarter pound of 4-10 yarn. 1 pair Red Cross needles No. 3…. Read More
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Posted: November 26, 2018 by Renville County Historical Society
Writes From France published in the Fairfax Standard August 8,1918
France, Dear Mother and All; Will drop you a few lines to let you know that I am well and hope the same of you all. Was going to write sooner, but didn’t have any paper along…. Read More
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Posted: November 11, 2018 by Renville County Historical Society
Fairfax Goes Wild Over Victory News Fairfax Standard 11-14-1918
Guards, Band, Citizens, School Children Parade and Salute Flag and Sing Songs Clang! Clang! Toot! Toot! Toot! Hurrah! Boom! Boom!! PEACE!! The glad tidings of Peace reached Fairfax before the breakfast hour Monday morning and the shouting for… Read More
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Last Updated: November 14, 2021 by Renville County Historical Society
Bird Island, Minnesota is the featured town of Renville County for 2018