Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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The Jan. 6, 1905, “Transcript” carried ads for or mentioned the following: “The New Rockford Transcript,” (A.C. Olsen, publisher and editor) [since 1883]; Thos. Ose Hardware [since 1901]; J.M. Mulvey Hardware [since 1888]; H. Peoples & Co. [since 1884]; Rodenberg & Schwoebel [since 1899]; Prader & Goss [since 1897]; J.E. Cady & Co. [since 1904]; The Independent Cash Store, E.G. Fitch [since 1904]; Babcock & Bucklin’s Drug Store [since 1902]; Central Drug Store, A.C. Buck & Orley R. Couch [by...
When I was in college, I enjoyed country music a lot. In the late 1980s, Tanya Tucker had a No. 1 single titled, “Strong Enough to Bend.” The song relates strength to flexibility, with the analogy of a strong tree and a strong relationship. Both the partners in the relationship and the tree need to be strong enough to bend during difficult times. I like the analogy, though I’m much more of an expert with trees than I am with relationships! Though trees are tough, resilient and long-lived, some storms are so strong that trees can’t bend enough....
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any businesses or services that specialize in helping seniors downsize and relocate? I need to find some help moving my mother from her four-bedroom home – where she’s lived for nearly 50 years – to an apartment near me. Overwhelmed Daughter Dear Overwhelmed, The process of downsizing and moving to a new home is a big job for anyone, but it can be especially overwhelming for seniors who are moving from a long-time residence filled with decades’ worth of stuf...
The Dec. 30, 1904, “Transcript” stated that the following had been elected as officers at the last meeting of the New Rockford Camp #2214, Modern Woodmen of America: Venerable Counsel—W.E. Radtke; Worthy Advisor—Peter Prader; Excellent Banker—G.M. Pike; Clerk—Marcus Medved; Escort—Gus Lauch; Watchman—Charles Logan; Sentry—John Olson; Manager—W.C. Dresser; Physicians—Dr. G.D. Murphy, Dr. Charles MacLachlan; installation would be on the evening of Jan. 5, 1905. Peter Dodds had taken up at his f...
The Dec. 23, 1904, “Transcript” School Notes indicated where the teachers would spend the holidays: Miss Carolyn Trainor was going to Manfred, N.D., with her sister Miss Sarah Trainor. Miss Edith M. Schmidt would spend the holidays at her Jamestown home. Miss Belle Hutchinson would remain in New Rockford. Miss Anna B. Weiss would go to Crystal, N.D., and Miss Lillian Lund would go to her home in Kindred. The previous week, Miss Jeanette Ernst came down from Belcourt for the holidays in New Roc...
Dear Savvy Senior, My wife and I are planning to travel much more frequently in retirement and are very interested in educational trips and adventures. Can you recommend any groups or firms that specialize in this type of travel geared towards retirees? Love to Learn Dear Love, Educational travel, which combines travel with in-depth learning opportunities, has become a very popular way of travel among retirees. Here are a few good places to turn to find these types of trips in the U.S. and abroa...
Frequently as gardeners we concentrate efforts on our plants, focusing on what varieties will give us the best tasting produce or a beautiful landscape. However, I encourage all gardeners to “dig” a little deeper and concentrate some of our efforts on the soil. In the spirit of getting our hands dirty, let’s dig into carbon and soil organic matter. What is carbon? Carbon gets a reputation as being bad for us and the environment. While that is true for increasing levels of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere, carbon is necessary as a build...
As we pick up the pieces following North Dakota's most recent blizzard, just how does this storm compare to others across the northern plains that have made the record books? (Note: this article was written during the midst of this 2022 storm so comparisons are yet to be made). With no modern technology to forecast the weather, people had no advance warning of threatening weather events. The Schoolhouse Blizzard of 1888 "came out of nowhere" during the middle of a warm January day. School...
On the evening of Dec. 16, 1904, the Yeomen Lodge elected officers: Foreman, W.O. Baird; Correspondent, J.N. Kunkel; Master of Ceremonies, Viola Woodward; Master of Accounts, Donald Niven; Physician, J.W. Rager; Delegates to the Fargo Conclave, J.W. Rager, Viola Woodward, H.M. Clark. Installation would be on Jan. 13, 1905. On that day, the North Dakota Supreme Court issued an order for Sheriff J.E. Bennett to release James VanKuren, who had been held on a charge of grand larceny. The case had be...
Dear Savvy Senior, I am planning to retire and apply for my Social Security benefits in July. When can I expect my first check, and is direct deposit my only option for receiving my monthly payment? Almost 62 Dear Almost, Generally, Social Security retirement benefits, as well as disability and survivor benefits, are paid in the month after the month they are due. So, if you want to start receiving your Social Security benefits in July, your July benefits will be distributed in August. The day...
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about atrial fibrillation? Every so often, I’ve noticed my heart starts beating rapidly for no particular reason. Is this something I should be worried about? Anxious Annie Dear Annie, Heart palpitations can be harmless if they are brief and infrequent. But if you’re experiencing an erratic heart rhythm, you need to get checked out by a doctor for atrial fibrillation, or AFib. AFib – which is marked by rapid, fluttering beats – can lead to serious complic...
The Dec. 9, 1904, “Transcript” carried some School Notes written by the English Class: Lloyd Beardsley had been absent almost the entire week with illness. Each day after 4 p.m. an advanced arithmetic class was meeting in the high school to do review work. The Literary Society met on Dec. 8. Sam Swanson and Martin Mostue (Swanson & Mostue) of the North Star Livery Barn had a notice for the party who placed a 9-year old roan mare, a 6-year old dark bay horse, and a Harrison wide tire wagon in...
On Dec. 1, 1904, H.H. Carr leased the New Rockford Creamery; he had managed it the previous two years. Mrs. Thomas Kellington’s mother arrived from Valley City to spend the holidays with her and her husband. A.C. Jones went to Grand Forks as a witness in a federal district court trial. Former resident Mrs. A.J. Allen had died in San Diego from cancer. She and her husband had come to Eddy County in 1884 and resided there until 1900 [actually, Oct. 28, 1901] when they moved to southern C...
If you are reading this article, I hope you have stuck with me and listened to my advice on starting seeds. By now, you may have started a few seeds and your other seeds are waiting patiently in the wings. My oregano and thyme have been seeded, and I am patiently awaiting the first seedlings to emerge. While we are waiting to start more seeds, let’s discuss watering and fertilizing your seedlings. Watering seedlings indoors can be somewhat more complicated than watering plants in the garden or in containers outdoors. Indoors, soil moisture l...
Dear Savvy Senior, I will be 65 and eligible for Medicare in a few months and am interested in getting a Medicare Advantage plan to cover my health care and medications. What tips can you provide to help me pick a plan? Ready to Retire Dear Ready, Medicare Advantage plans have become very popular among retirees over the past 15 years, as nearly half of all new Medicare enrollees are signing up for Advantage plans, which accounts for about 42 percent of the entire Medicare market. Here are some t...
Do you like sweet potatoes? I love them. Sweet potatoes are a favorite food for Thanksgiving, and my kids love sweet potato fries. Can we grow sweet potatoes in North Dakota? It’s not easy. Sweet potatoes are from the tropics. They need a long growing season, a lot of heat and moist soil. That does not suit us well in North Dakota. We have one of the shortest, coldest and driest growing seasons in the U.S. Many sweet potatoes harvested in North Dakota are scrawny and yields are low. Don’t be...
On the evening of Nov. 24, 1904, there was a Grand Ball in the Opera House; Dr. C.J. McNamara, Mr. Algeo, and O.B. Tausen, all of Barlow, attended. After visiting their many friends, R.J. Howden and his sister from McHenry went to the dance; they returned to McHenry the next day. “One of the largest crowds ever assembled in the city,” enjoyed dancing to the music of A.W. Johnson, Miss Carolyn Waters, and H.J. Radtke. A supper was served in the Hotel Brown. Also, that evening there was a Tha...
Dear Savvy Senior, I need to find someone honest and reliable to look after my estate, health and long-term care when I’m no longer able to do it myself. I’m a 67-year-old recent widow with no children and one sibling I rarely talk to. Any suggestions? Solo Ager Dear Solo, This is big concern for millions of older Americans who don’t have a spouse, children or other family they can depend on to watch out for their well-being. While there’s no one solution to this issue, here are some tips an...
Maple syrup is not typically thought of as synonymous with North Dakota. Snow, yes. Cold, yes. But maple syrup? First of all, you need sugar maple trees, right? Usually, but we like to "do what you can, with what you have, where you are..." Another one of those Teddy Roosevelt quotes. So here we are, in North Dakota with sugar maples growing right across the Red River in Minnesota. While we are not home to native sugar maples, we can claim one native maple: Manitoba Maple – known to most of u...
On Nov. 17, 1904, Chris C. Hanson came in on business and to visit from southeast of town. Mrs. Dick Bohmbach and daughter left for a visit with her parents in St. Joseph, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. William Cornish of Tiffany left for the World’s Fair. George Treffry, E.R. Davidson, A.D. Tomlinson, and Alonzo Neutzel took six carloads of cattle to the South St. Paul market; Treffry apparently stayed on for medical treatments. The Nov. 18, 1904, “Transcript” said that barber W.T. Buck owned a half section...
Dear Savvy Senior, A while back I saw an article on different ways to scatter a person’s ashes after they’re cremated, but I’ve misplaced it. Can you help me with this? I’m preplanning my funeral and would like to include instructions on what to do with my remains that my family will appreciate. Planning Ahead Dear Planning, There’s no shortage of options when it comes to handling or disposing of your cremated remains after you’re gone. Your family can keep, bury or scatter them in a variety o...
Don't look now, but March 1st marked the meteorological beginning of spring. When I was a kid, spring clearly started on March 21 (the vernal equinox – when the sun and the equator celebrate a secret handshake), a much more likely date for closing the door on winter in North Dakota. Apparently, meteorologists rule when it comes to marking our seasons. The most familiar holiday for the month is St. Patrick's Day, celebrated on March 17 which marks the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ire...
A Nov. 10, 1904, report showed the following: The Bank of New Rockford, Ernest S. Severtson, cashier, had resources (assets) of $176,152.00, up $59,074.31 from the $117,077.69 of Sept. 6. Checking accounts amounted to $99,510.41, up $59,953.12 from the $39,557.29 of Sept. 6. The Nov. 10, 1904, statement of the First National Bank of New Rockford, James E. Hyde, cashier, showed resources (assets) of $81,983.08, up $18,401.64 from the $63,581.44 of Sept. 6. Checking accounts were $26,250.69, up...
Dear Savvy Senior, Because of back pain and knee arthritis I’m interested in getting a power lift recliner for my living room that’s easy for me to get into and out of. Does Medicare cover them? Can’t Get Up Dear Can’t, Yes, Medicare does indeed provide some coverage for lift chairs, provided your doctor prescribes it for a medical reason, but they won’t cover the entire cost of the chair. Medicare will only pay for the motorized lifting mechanism, which is considered durable medical equipment...
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you direct me to some really cheap wireless smartphone plans for seniors who don’t use much data? I use my smartphone primarily for texting and talking but need some data for checking my email and a few other things when I’m away from Wi-Fi. Right now, I pay $30 per month but am looking for a better deal. Senior Scrimper Dear Scrimper, There are several super cheap wirelesses providers I can recommend for older smartphone users who are looking to save money by paring dow...
