Betty Mann
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1879 Herald: Hurricane-like wind is most furious ever known in this section
The following appeared in the Rock County Herald on May 9, 1879: Sunday morning of this week was ushered in with a strong wind blowing from the northwest which continued to increase in fury … more
Betty Mann, Columnist | 5/22/13
Historical Society seeks old photos from around Rock County
This photo was taken in 1889 when the Grand Army of the Republic convened in Luverne. The picture is taken from the west end of Main Street and shows the G.A.R. delegates in marching formation. … more
Betty Mann, Columnist | 5/15/13
1980 Herald: Settler finds "pompous prairie village" now well settled
The following appeared in the Rock County Herald on May 9, 1890: •A fragment of the meteor which passed over northern Iowa last Friday, and exploded and fell in a field near Forest city, … more
Betty Mann, Columnist | 5/8/13
1892 Herald: Luverne broom factory turns out 500 'of the very best' brooms every week
The following appeared in the Rock County Herald on April 30, 1892: •Louis McDowell, of Springwater township, killed sixteen wolves in Springwater and Rose Dell last Saturday, and drew … more
Betty Mann, Columnist | 5/1/13
1886 County Herald: Warm weather gives impetus to vegetation growth
The following appeared in the Rock County Herald on April 23, 1886: •April, thus far, has “done herself proud.” The weather this season has been exceptionally warm and has … more
4/24/13
1884 Herald: Owners agree to sell land for no less than $7 an acre, fine granite discovered
The following appeared in the Rock County Herald on April 18, 1884: •The salary of the village marshal and nightwatchman has been reduced to $20 per month. •Messrs. Kniss Bros. … more
Betty Mann, Columnist | 4/17/13
1886 Rock County Herald: Landowner finds mammoth tooth in Springwater Township
The following appeared in the Rock County Herald on April 4, 1888: •The mammoth tooth found some time ago by C.A. Reynolds near his premises in Springwater township was sent to State … more
Betty Mann, Columnist | 4/10/13
1916: Herald Miss Elinor Sheehan directs school district No. 10 students in spring production
The following appeared in the Rock County Herald on April 7, 1916:   With the number of people in attendance so great as to tax the almost capacity of the school house, the … more
Betty Mann, Columnist | 4/3/13
1931 saw "bonafide auction sale of motor cars'
The following appeared in the Rock County Herald on March 20, 1931:   AUTOMOBILE AUCTION TO BE HELD MONDAY First Exclusive Sale of Motor Vehicles in County Will be Conducted by Home … more
Betty Mann, Columnist | 3/27/13
County organizes to wage war on weeds in 1931; land owners, tenants volunteer
The following appeared in the Rock County Herald on March 20, 1931:   COUNTY NOW ORGANIZED FOR WEED ERADICATION Nearly Five Hundred Land Owners and Tenants to fill Voluntary Roles … more
Betty Mann, Columnist | 3/20/13
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