One of the interesting features of the biographies in "A History of Morrison and Todd Counties, Minnesota" is the startling list of skills our ancestors evidently had....lol This gentleman, John Schmolke, began as a shoemaker, like his dad. But just look at all the other things he did!
Just think of all the training we'd require these days for all those professions. He went into business with Joe Hortsch, built creameries in five towns, built a hotel, and dealt in farm lands. But look--he had time to marry, and have kids, too:
Wow...is that really a black chauffeur listed with the Schmolkes?
Just think of all the training we'd require these days for all those professions. He went into business with Joe Hortsch, built creameries in five towns, built a hotel, and dealt in farm lands. But look--he had time to marry, and have kids, too:
Wow...is that really a black chauffeur listed with the Schmolkes?
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