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Glenwood Today
By the People, for the People
Pope County Museum Notes Highlight Local History
Archived news articles from 1926 provide a glimpse into small-town life in Minnesota
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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The Pope County Museum has shared a collection of news articles from the Pope County Tribune, Glenwood Herald, and Starbuck Times in 1926, covering topics like a mayoral election, snow plows keeping roads open, and updates on local businesses and community events.
Why it matters
These historical news clippings offer a fascinating window into the daily lives and concerns of people living in rural Minnesota communities nearly a century ago. They provide valuable insights into the social, economic, and cultural fabric of small-town America during that era.
The details
The articles cover a range of local news, from a mayoral election forum in Glenwood that drew a large crowd, to the use of snow plows to keep roads open during heavy snowfall. There are also updates on business changes, like the redecorating of the Rogers Hotel and the installation of a new soda fountain at a local restaurant. Additionally, the articles note community events and milestones, such as a photographic convention and the 50th anniversary of the telephone.
- The news articles are all from March 1926.
- The mayoral election forum in Glenwood took place on Tuesday, March 9, 1926.
- The 50th anniversary of the telephone was celebrated on March 10, 1926.
The players
Dr. Jeffers
The chairman of the mayoral election forum in Glenwood.
Geo. Hogan
A crew from Morris, Minnesota who are redecorating the Rogers Hotel in Glenwood.
Pearl Voss
Attending a photographic convention in Fargo, North Dakota.
Mr. Fall
Operating one of the snow plows that kept roads open in Glenwood.
Oscar Ternquist
Purchased a feed mill in Farwell and plans to move it near the railroad tracks.
What’s next
The Pope County Museum plans to continue sharing historical news clippings and artifacts to provide a deeper understanding of the region's past.
The takeaway
These archived news articles offer a fascinating glimpse into the everyday lives and concerns of people living in small-town Minnesota nearly a century ago, highlighting the enduring resilience and community spirit that has long defined the region.
