The Renville County Seat Fight From “The history of Renville County, Minnesota, Volume 1”, H.C. Cooper Jr and Company, Chicago, 1916, compiled by Franklin Curtiss-Wedge, Pages 578 to 608 CHAPTER XXVI OFFICIAL TRANSACTIONS Story of the Doings of… 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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Last Updated: November 26, 2018 by Renville County Historical Society
The Best Job in the World, Franklin Tribune, 11 Apr 1918
An Article Written By Our Own Father Hart For Extension Magazine There is no doubt about it; I have it – the best job in the world. The compensation in dollars and cents is hardly worth talking… Read More
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Posted: November 11, 2018 by Renville County Historical Society
The World War Ends Bird Island Union 11-14-1918
Word was sent out at 5:00 A.M. on Monday, November 11, that , “The armistice had been signed. It was signed at 5 o’clock Paris time and hostilities ended at 11 o’clock, Paris time. Six A.M. Washington time… 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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Posted: October 31, 2018 by Renville County Historical Society
Watching Aeroplanes Fight published in the Fairfax Standard 10/31/1918
One hundred years ago today this letter was published in the Fairfax Standard: The following letter from Clarence A. Buehler tells something of his experiences in France: Dear Mother and all: Will write you a few lines and… Read More
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Posted: October 12, 2018 by Renville County Historical Society
The Renville County Seat Fight
The Renville County Seat Fight From “The history of Renville County, Minnesota, Volume 1”, H.C. Cooper Jr and Company, Chicago, 1916, compiled by Franklin Curtiss-Wedge, Pages 578 to 608 CHAPTER XXVI OFFICIAL TRANSACTIONS Story of the Doings of… Read More
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Posted: October 7, 2018 by Renville County Historical Society
Elmer Anderson Writes from France Franklin Tribune 10-3-1918
S.S. Ampetco, N.Y. Sept. 16,, 1918 Dear Sister, Am well and hope you are the same. Well, what are you doing now days? I suppose you are real busy getting ready for winter. I am now in the… Read More
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Last Updated: October 8, 2018 by Renville County Historical Society
Sugar-Beet Sirup Helps Save Sugar Buffalo Lake News 10-4-1918
Every farmer who is within reach of a patch of sugar beets should make a batch of sirup for his own use during the coming winter. Sugar products of all kinds are so scarce that every quart of… Read More
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Posted: September 29, 2018 by Renville County Historical Society
High Counties Will Name Battle Ships: All Ready for the 4th Liberty Loan Drive
Buffalo Lake News September 27, 1918: F.G. Nellermoe, County Chairman for Renville County in the Fourth Liberty Loan Bond sale has received the following message from A.R. Rogers the Chairman for the Ninth Federal District: Minneapolis, Minn. September… Read More
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Last Updated: September 5, 2018 by Renville County Historical Society
Olivia Soldier Dies in Service published in the Olivia Times 09/05/1919
Olivia Soldier Dies in Service: John Schanil Succumbs at Jefferson, MO and Remains are Brought to Olivia The sad news of the death of John Schanil at Jefferson Barracks, MO was received here last week and it… Read More
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