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Helvetia


Favorite pastime

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The Helvetia Baseball Team played in a cow pasture that had been measured off for a diamond. On Sundays, families and girlfriends gathered to watch the team play against teams from other towns. The railroad supplied a special train on Sundays to transport the baseball teams. Photo by Aegerter.



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