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Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good resources that can help my wife and me determine the best claiming ages for maximizing our Social Security retirement benefits? Just Turned 62 Dear 62, Deciding when to start collecting your Social Security benefits is one of the most complicated and consequential decisions in retirement. The difference between a good decision and a poor one could cost you and your wife tens of thousands of dollars over your retirement, so doing your due diligence n...
Shop for everyone on your list right here In the spirit of the holiday season, the staff at the Transcript have gone all around town in order to bring you the best holiday gift giving options that can be found close to home. Remember to see what your local independent merchants have to offer as you fill those stockings and load up the tree this holiday season! The first two photos show some great local options in five often-purchased categories: 1) For the Wee Ones 2) For Him 3) For Her 4)...
The holidays are fast approaching and so, too, are the friends and family expecting gifts under the Christmas tree and expensive meals at the dinner table. Big businesses will try to ease your holiday shopping burden with special offers like free shipping or buy-one-get-one-free, but more often than not, the best deals can be found locally. Whether you’re preparing a large Thanksgiving dinner, loading up on tasty holiday delights, or just looking for Christmas gifts sure to bring a smile to the...
In years past at this time Miller’s Fresh Foods would be gearing up and looking forward to their annual Taste of the Season Extravaganza!! Unfortunately this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Miller’s Fresh Foods will not be able to host the 2021 Taste of the Season event. So sadly, there will be no tasting and sipping…but on a brighter note, we will have a 2021 Taste of the Season “Blast from the Past #3” Recipe Book, filled with a collection of lots of our favorite recipes from the past 12 years!! Below are just two of the many delicious...
I'd like to introduce you to an antiquated hairstyle that still offers loads of volume. The pompadour- you might have heard of it before. The pompadour was a trend for men in the 1950s, and for Madam Pompadour, who became the namesake of the 'do. But the pompadour I am writing about is as Edwardian as they come, set firmly from the 1890s until 1920. It was a time for progress in many arenas: transportation, communication, medicine, education and more. Women's fashion flourished with billowing bl...
On Aug. 8, 1904, Mark H. Dunnell died at his home in Owatonna, Minn.; he was one of the original Trustees of the New Rockford townsite and was an early resident (on West Lamborn Ave., today’s 1st Ave. N.), a bank president (1885-1890), a real estate developer, and the man who financed the construction of the first school building. John Dutee was in buying supplies. J.W. Skerry, of the Union Sunday School, was in town looking after the interests of the Sunday school. James Hackney went to J...
Dear Savvy Senior, My 80-year-old father has an old flip phone he carries around with him for emergency purposes, but I’ve heard that these devices will soon be phased out. Is this true? If so, how can we know if his phone will be affected, and where can I find him a simple new one that he can operate. Searching Daughter Dear Searching, Yes, it’s true! If your dad’s mobile phone is more than a few years old, he will probably need to upgrade it in the very near future. Why? Because all of the m...
Outdoor notes: *Go to the N.D. Game and Fish Dept. website, (gf.nd.gov) for information regarding North Dakota’s new electronic posting regulations and assistance. *Check area U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Nat’l. Wildlife Refuge hunting regulations for potential late season upland game hunting opportunities. *Nov. 29: Dove season closes. *Dec. 1: N.D. Game and Fish Dept. public advisory meetings, Leeds Community Center, 7 p.m. *Dec. 2: N.D. Game and Fish Dept. public advisory meetings, UND Memo...
During the holiday season, it is quite possible that you will find yourself dining upon fine china or other heirloom porcelain. If you do, then you have a great opportunity to take a look back in history. First a little clarification on terminology. In American English, we often use the word china to refer to high-quality dishes. However, for historians and collectors, fine china has specific thin texture resulting from white kaolin clay and was primarily produced in China. Porcelain has a sim...
On Aug. 1, 1904, Mr. and Mrs. William Brueske and family left for Wimbledon, where they would live. On Aug. 1 and 2, J.T. West was in from eastern Eddy County getting parts for his farm machinery. Fargo attorney H.R. Turner was up on legal business. On Aug. 2, W.A. Cornish, Herb Losee, Burrill A. Daniels, Ellis Hoffman, and Cyrus Ruland, all of Tiffany, and W.G. Carter, and Fred Peitsch were in on business. M.E. Trainor returned from Minneapolis, where he had attended a medical school the past...
Dear Savvy Senior, My 75-year-old mother is currently taking 16 different prescription and OTC medications, and I’m worried she’s taking way too many drugs. Can you suggest any resources that can help us? Worried Daughter Dear Worried, Unfortunately, millions of older Americans are taking way too many medications today, which raises their risk of dangerous side effects and drug interactions. According to the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, people aged 65 to 69 take an average of 15...
Thanksgiving, for many, is their favorite holiday of the year! Food takes center stage as tables are graced with savory and colorful sides of sweet potatoes, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberries and pumpkin pie. The meal revolves around the star of the show - turkey. The first “Thanksgiving” was a harvest celebration enjoyed by the pilgrims of Plymouth Colony in 1621. Celebrating the fall harvest was an English tradition, and the pilgrims had much to celebrate after surviving the long journey on the Mayflower and arriving at Ply...
Regular readers of Archival Anecdotes might recognize the name that belonged to an Eddy County pioneer, Elsie Kerr. Many of her items have been featured in this series - from cookie jars and flour-sack bloomers, to postcards and more. Kerr had vast collections and connections, with which she made significant contributions to the Eddy County Museum. Her donations include various dolls, clothing items, household items, fiber art implements, handwritten correspondences, and a number of early...
From July 25 to July 28, 1904, E.S. Severtson was in the Twin Cities. On July 26, Walter McDonell returned from Valley City. O.E. Nash was down from the Sheyenne Valley to visit and on business. Charles Hatch came in from his farm southeast of town for supplies. Father McDonell [sic, McDonald] was up from Carrington between trains, visiting his old parishioners. John McVey returned from his trip to the Canadian Northwest; during the trip, he visited former resident Nathan Flater, and family....
Dear Savvy Senior, I have arthritis in my hips and knees and have a difficult time getting around anymore. What do I need to do to get a Medicare-covered electric-powered scooter or wheelchair? Need a Ride Dear Need, If you’re enrolled in original Medicare, getting an electric-powered mobility scooter or wheelchair that’s covered by Medicare starts with a visit to your doctor’s office. If eligible, Medicare will pay 80 percent of the cost, after you’ve met your Part B deductible ($203 in 2021...
Snow, salt and soil: Not a recipe for the latest trendy dish. But it could be a recipe for tragedy for your turf and trees. As cold and snowy weather sets in, many of us focus on safety precautions – we watch the weather forecast, we gauge the extra time it may take to travel, we check outside to see if we need to sweep or shovel the walk…and maybe, for good measure, we sprinkle (or pour) some de-icing salt on surfaces where ice has formed. Safety first. While safety must be a priority during every season, there are unintended consequences of...
As we move further and further into the 21st century, we also move further away from some of the most impactful events of the century before. Countless books and movies have been made about the two world wars that devastated much of the world in such a short period of time. Still, it is too easy to lose touch with these monumental events. That is why this summer, while cleaning the Stavanger Church, the Eddy County Museum staff worked to create a permanent exhibit to highlight the impact these...
On July 20, 1904, bricklayers began their work on the Phillips Academy building. Cyrus Ruland came in from the Tiffany Flats on business. Otto Henning, the manager of Dr. Charles MacLachlan’s farm southeast of town, came in on business. Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Forbes were in shopping. Martin Dwzrsman [sp?] was in from his farm northeast of town on business. Ida Radtke of Sparta, Wisc., arrived to visit her brothers W.E. and H.J., and their families; she left on Aug. 8. Mrs. A.A. Pettit left for a len...
Dear Savvy Senior, When my dad died, we thought he had a life insurance policy, but we have no idea how to track it down. Any suggestions? Searching Son Dear Searching, Lost or forgotten life insurance policies are very common in the U.S. According to a study by Consumer Reports, one out of every 600 people is the beneficiary of an unclaimed life insurance policy with an average benefit of $2,000. It could be like finding out you have a secret savings account. While unfortunately, there isn’t a...
Veteran’s Day is observed on Nov. 11 – to commemorate the end of WWI at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, 1918. The day honors (and justly so) all of America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. The word “veteran” can be used in a completely different context to describe someone (or something) with long experience in some occupation or skill. Let’s stretch the meaning a bit more and talk about “Veteran Trees” – trees with historic significance, or those that have lived a long life of se...
Have you ever shaved with a straight edge razor? Would you even know where to begin? For much of history, the straight razor was the most effective option for those who wanted a smooth face. Perhaps this is why beards were commonly in fashion in the centuries leading up to modern times. Change came in 1895, when King Gillette invented and began selling razors with disposable blades. These blades no longer required honing and were far safer. No longer would a clean shave be a risk of cuts and...
On the afternoon of July 12, 1904, the Great Pan American Shows, a two-ring circus with water-proof tents, featured a Grand Free Street Pageant; a Roman Hippodrome; elevated stage; museum; the Cooke Sisters (Anna and Edna); “The Premier Lady Equestrienne Somersault Riders of the World”; 25 funny clowns; Captain Santiago, champion high diver of the world, diving backward from a 300 foot-high tower; and a menagerie with a herd of Philippine cattle, a herd of trained elephants, and trained lio...
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any resources that offer help to family caregivers? I’ve been taking care of my 86-year-old mother and could use some help. Burned-Out Brenda Dear Brenda, Caring for an aging parent or other loved one over a period of time can be very challenging both physically and mentally. Fortunately, there are a number of tips and services you can turn to that can help lighten the load. Here are several to consider. Assemble a care team: A good first step is to put t...
In North Dakota, November is celebrated for a number of holidays including Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and another that is steeped in tradition – Opening Day of Deer Season. More than 58,000 hunters were successful in harvesting nearly 40,000 deer during the 2020 N.D. deer season. That’s a lot of sausage! Trees and shrubs are important habitat for deer, providing cover and food. Between May and August, most of a deer’s diet consists of forbs, and the tender growing stems of trees and shrubs. During fall and winter, crops become an incre...
From time to time, someone will ask me if the museum is haunted. My first reaction is to laugh. My second reaction is to tell the truth and say, "I never been there after dark, so I have no reason to believe so." The truth is, some of the artifacts within the museum do haunt me. There are items that sit in the darkest corners of the museum and offer little in terms of didactic value. In lay terms- these artifacts do very little to earn their keep. Their labels are simple and provide only the...
