Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Sorted by date Results 101 - 125 of 1875
Gardening can be a lot of work, but there are different growing techniques that gardeners can use to help save some work and their back! One of those techniques is using a trellis to grow vining crops like cucumbers, small melons and squash. Those vining plants, and many more, have tendrils. Tendrils are modified leaves or parts of stems that can wrap around structures to help support the stems. Tendrils are marvels in themselves. They respond to touch and can wrap around objects several times in less than an hour. Cucumbers are ideal to grow...
On Nov. 16, 1906, attorney C.J. Maddux was in northern Indiana, trying an insurance case in federal court. Mr. and Mrs. George Fletcher arrived from Jamestown to live on the W.G. Carter farm northeast of town; she was the sister of Mrs. D.H. Fowler. From November 17 to the night of Sunday, Nov. 18, a “baby blizzard” struck the area. On November 19, Miss Georgia Hersey began work in the Oberon telephone office as a “hello” girl; M.H. Oliver was the manager. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hays and baby re...
Dear Savvy Senior, Next month I am moving to a different state so I can be near my daughter and grandkids. Do I need to notify Social Security and Medicare about the move? Relocating Grandma Dear Relocating, Yes, if you’re a Social Security and Medicare recipient you definitely need to let these Federal agencies know when and where you move so there are no hiccups in your benefits or coverage. Here’s what you should know. How to update your info If you’re receiving Social Security retir...
Reports on Nov. 12, 1906, showed the following: The First National Bank of New Rockford, James E. Hyde, cashier, resources (assets) of $88,995.31, up $4511.13 from the $84,484.01 of September 4. Checking accounts were $18,874.31, up $5743.55 from the $13,130.76 of September 4. The Bank of New Rockford, Assistant Cashier P.J. Braman, resources (assets) of $209,787.85, up $1652.69 from the $208,135.16 of September 4. Checking accounts amounted to $97,227.26, up $13,699.65 from the $83,527.61 of...
Gardeners in North Dakota love to grow and eat potatoes. The average North Dakotan eats over 100 pounds of spuds per year, making it our favorite vegetable. The planting season for potatoes is coming. Here are some quick tips on how to get your crop off to a great start. Get your potato seed from garden centers or seed companies. This seed is certified to be free of diseases. Do not use potatoes from the grocery store or stored from last year's crop. These potatoes may have diseases in them....
Dear Savvy Senior, What tips can you offer retirees with health issues who are planning some trips? We’ve been looking forward to traveling again after staying home the past few years, but my husband has a heart condition and some back problems that worry me. Concerned Wife Dear Concerned, A dream vacation can turn into a real nightmare if you get ill or injured while you’re away and aren’t prepared. Before setting out, here are some tips to help ensure a safe and healthy trip for you and your...
One of the top questions I receive as a financial advisor is, “What exactly do you do and how can you help someone like me?” If you’ve ever wondered the same thing, you’re not alone. The answer I give when I meet new people is this: Financial advisors are committed to helping individuals and families set and reach their financial goals. Advisors provide value beyond investment strategies and financial advice; they are there to help clients feel more financially confident for the expected and unexpected moments of life. Here are some specifi...
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you help me identify some good senior living communities that offers all levels of housing and care from independent living to nursing home care? I am in my late seventies and know I need to downsize from my current house, but I want my next move to be my last. One Move Mary Dear Mary, If you want your next move to be your last, an all-inclusive retirement community – also known as a continuing-care retirement community (or CCRC) – is a great option to consider. Here’s wha...
More county results in the Nov. 6, 1906, election: Commissioner, 3rd Dist.: James B. Dafoe, Rep., 142; William G. Milne, Dem., 95; Justices of the Peace: J.J. Anderson, Rep., 508; J.R. Beebe, Rep., 484; J.A. McCrum, Rep., 490; O.O. Wolden, Rep., 488; Constables: Ole Hegna, Rep., 474; J.V.N. Sundberg, Rep., 482; Fred Topp, Rep., 472; Monroe Wilder, Rep., 465. At noon, November 6, a street parade announced the comedy “A Run-away Tramp.” At 8 p.m. Rev. E.W. Burleson held Episcopal services in the...
A unified approach to managing the forest in the Turtle Mountain region of North Dakota has come to fruition with the completion of the Turtle Mountain Landscape Forest Stewardship Plan. As one would imagine, these precious forest resources are essential to an agency like the North Dakota Forest Service. However, these forested resources are critical to many others, including other agencies, businesses and stakeholders throughout the state. That is why a group of invested individuals were...
On Nov. 1, 1906, E.C. Cooper of Grand Forks was in town adjusting the fire losses in the First National Bank. Miss Mary Cain was up from Carrington to visit. That evening, the Congregational Choir hosted a social in the church with a program and a Dutch lunch. The Nov. 2, 1906, “Transcript” reported that Sheriff George F. Fahrer had collected over $3000 in delinquent personal property taxes over the previous 30 days. There were notices from each of the candidates for County Register of Dee...
Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I recently turned 65 and would like to find out which vaccines are recommended and covered by Medicare? New Beneficiaries Dear New, All recommended vaccines for adults, age 65 and older, should be covered by either Medicare Part B or Part D, but there are some coverage challenges you should be aware of. Here’s a rundown of which vaccines are recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and how Medicare covers them. COVID-19: Even though C...
The Oct. 26, 1906, “Transcript” stated the following books had been added to the school library: a five-volume History of England by J.F. Bright; a three-volume Student’s History of England by S.R. Gardiner; Selections from the Sources of English History by Colby; Rise of the Constitutional Government of England by Ransome; Pros and Cons by Craig; Holiday Songs by Emilie Poulson; A Child’s Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson; The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne; Bay Path by Holland...
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good cell phones for seniors? My 79-year-old mother needs to get a new mobile phone and has asked me to help her find one that she would like. Searching Daughter Dear Searching, For older adults, choosing a cell phone is not a one-size-fits-all proposition. Some seniors love the latest high-tech smartphones with high-megapixel cameras, while others prioritize simple phones with basic functions. So, the best cell phone for your mom will depend on her comf...
On Oct. 19, 1906, Dr. Fred A. Douglas, who had worked as a partner of Dr. Charles MacLachlan since around July 1, left to start a practice in a new location. Jacob Kebler departed for a winter in Old Mexico. Mrs. E.S. Severtson left for a visit to her old home, Shakopee, and other Minnesota places. On October 20, Harry Burt came over from Fessenden, where he was employed, to visit; he returned the next day. James Davidson left for Orting, Wash., where he and his family would live after 20 years...
When Eddy County Museum was founded in 1965, there was a great sense of urgency among community organizations, civic clubs and individual supporters. They knew times were changing. A modern era was taking hold, and American life would never be the same. For those that donated items during those early years, we are grateful. These artifacts create the backbone of our little museums. For the volunteers who didn't record more information from the donors, we completely understand. In the 1970s,...
Dear Savvy Senior, Who should be screened for lung cancer and how it’s covered by Medicare? I used to smoke but quit many years ago and am wondering if I need to be tested. Just Turned 65 Dear Just Turned, Even if you haven’t touched a cigarette in decades, you could still be due for an annual lung cancer screening, based on new recommendations from the American Cancer Society (ACS). The new guidelines state that adults ages 50 to 80 who currently smoke or used to smoke the equivalent of one...
The Oct. 12, 1906, “Transcript” stated that threshing crews were leaving as fast as circumstances and the railroads would allow; the paper said it was the earliest departure at any time. News from the Morris area: Rev. Kristoff had gone to Pennsylvania for the winter; Fred Dutee was still threshing with his Buffalo Pitts machines; Joe Dutee and several other farmers were doing fall plowing. On October 12, G.A. Krueger of Freeborn and A.O. Krider, who farmed northeast of New Rockford just acr...
It's fairly common at the Eddy County Museum that someone becomes overcome with deep emotion over a single item. Perhaps it is the Edison phonograph, a butter ladle or a collection of hatpins. When someone says, "My grandmother had one of these," they aren't just remembering. They are reaching back in time, into the histories of their elders. Other times museum goers experience an overwhelming sense of nostalgia, especially when they see something that takes them back to their own childhood. A...
Dear Savvy Senior, What types of funeral benefits are available to old veterans? My 83-year-old father, who has Alzheimer’s disease, served during the Vietnam War in the 1960s. Planning Ahead Dear Planning, Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) National Cemetery Administration actually offers a variety of underutilized burial benefits to veterans as well as their spouses and dependents. Most U.S. veterans (both combat and non-combat) who didn’t receive a dishonorable discharge are eligible for b...
Drones: They aren't just for photography anymore. Or military applications. Or weather. Or even delivery purposes. The next wave of airborne crop spraying technology has now hit central North Dakota, and Mason Wede of rural Carrington has jumped in on the burgeoning niche business. Wede opened Nodak Drones in an announcement on a Facebook post Monday, March 11, which will operate from his farm just outside Melville and 10 miles south of Carrington at 645 Highway 281 S.E. "I first heard of...
NextEra fertilizer plant to move forward; second plant withdraws from loan by Jeff Beach, North Dakota Monitor March 4, 2024 This story has been corrected to say that Prairie Horizon still intends to move forward with development of a fertilizer project near Dickinson. The NextEra hydrogen-based fertilizer production plant will move forward in Stutsman County, getting the full benefit of a $125 million state forgivable loan after a second fertilizer project decided not to accept its share of the... Full story
Thank you to all the farm families who shared their photos with us. We celebrate you this week!...
This block has a lengthy list of unmarked graves: Rose Monahan, Eddie Monahan, Elizabeth Monahan, John Monahan, Alice Degru 1925, Cresantia Weimals, Alphonse Weimals, Mrs. John Wiemals, John Weimals, Peter Jansen, John Oldred, Joe Burke, Thomas Georges, Martin C. Connelly and Martin Joseph Connelly. Block 3 has approximately 85 graves with 12 graves unmarked. All of these unmarked graves are accounted for in Findagrave.com – St. John's Cemetery. Family names in this block include: Monahans, Rybus, Fahrer, Ludwig, Murray, Morrow, Peterson, W...
On October 5, 1906, F.A. Rising, vice president of the First National Bank, was in town on banking business. A telegram that day informed J.B. Somers of the death by drowning of one of his sons at Tagus, N.D. That evening, a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson. That evening, a dance was held; Messrs. Theo Quam, Nels Mattson, Edward A. Faust and John Hultberg and Misses Jet Richter and McFarland, all of Sheyenne attended, as did Dr. Charles McNamara and Frank Fahrer, both of Barlow. On...
