Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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Dear Savvy Senior, Can you tell me about stomach aneurysms? My father died from one about 10 years ago and I’m wondering if that can increase my risk of developing one myself. Almost 60 Dear Almost, While you don’t hear much about them, stomach aneurysms, also known as abdominal aortic aneurysms, are very dangerous, and the 10th leading cause of death in men over 55. They also tend to run in families, so having had a parent with this condition makes you much more vulnerable yourself. An abd...
Here are a few snapshots from the New Rockford-Sheyenne 2021 Homecoming week....
The history of the Eddy County Museum begins in the 1960s when three community groups came together with a vision to preserve the county's history for future generations. Those future generations include every one of us. We are the future, filled with uncertainty and promise. So why should we care about the past? Individually, we all have our own reasons- many of which are tied to our experience and heritage. Collectively, our reasons aren't that different from the museum pioneers in the 1960s....
On the evening of June 30, 1904, Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Johnson came down from Sheyenne. That evening a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Dodds. On June 30 and July 1 and 2, the eyesight specialist F.W. Soule was at Babcock and Bucklin’s Drug Store. The July 1, 1904, “Transcript” mentioned the “Pierce County Tribune” and the “Emmons County Record.” The Reed-Bennett Company of Minneapolis was offering a five dollar reward for the address of former New Rockford jeweler [Jan. 1898-Jan. 190...
Dear Savvy Senior, Do you know of any financial assistance programs that can help seniors with home improvement projects? I would like to help my grandparents make a few modifications to their house so they can continue living there safely, but money is tight. Searching Grandson Dear Searching, Yes! There are a number of financial aid programs available that can help seniors with home modifications and improvement projects for aging-in-place, but what’s available to your grandparents will d...
It is part of the Autumn Ritual: Harvest the last of the vegetables and clean up the garden. Mow the yard, one last time before winter. Rake/mow/blow the leaves – but what to do with all these leaves?? If you have an open yard, North Dakota’s wind may take care of most of the leaves and share them with a neighbor. Most homeowners take great pride in their homes and yards and invest time and energy to keep things tidy. (A 2005 NASA study estimated around 40 million acres of lawn exist in the continental U.S. – making turfgrass one of the large...
Over time, humans have made many great tools and developments to aid in the carrying of our "things." From wheelbarrows to baskets, most carrying implements had an element of work involved. Even the lunchboxes, briefcases, valises and satchels all had such purpose. Sometime during the 18th century, women developed a new kind of implement to help them carry their necessary belongings. The reticule, as it was called, served women for the next 200 years. These bags hung close to the body or from...
On June 24, 1904, around 2000 people attended the Early Settlers’ Association’s annual picnic in Peoples’ Grove, despite the heavy rain of the previous night. The Ft. Totten Indian Band played throughout the day. After picnic dinners there was a musical program in the pavilion, with the Indian Band assisting. An election of officers resulted in the following: A.M. Greely, president; F.O. Getchell, vice president; M.B. Hersey, secretary; Peter Prader, treasurer; executive committee—J.W. Richter...
Along with predicting high and low temperatures and chances of precipitation, weather forecasters added a new element to weather reports in 2021: Air Quality Index (AQI). Smoke from fires in the western states and in Canada has traveled across the entire country, blocking incoming sunlight and impacting visibility. Fine particulate matter is a major component of smoke and can be a major health issue for sensitive groups including young children, the elderly, and individuals with reduced...
Dear Savvy Senior, Is it important to compare Medicare Part D prescription drug plans every year? My pharmacist highly recommends it, but it’s such a hassle sorting through all those different plans. Is there an easier way to shop and compare Medicare drug plans? Lazy Beneficiary Dear Beneficiary, Because Medicare’s prescription drug plans can change their costs and benefits from year-to-year, comparing Part D plans every year during the open enrollment season (which is Oct. 15 – Dec. 7) is alwa...
October is National Co-op Month, and cooperatives nationwide are celebrating and raising awareness for their way of doing business and building communities. This year's theme is "Build Back for Impact," as cooperatives are encouraged to use their shared identity to build back from a challenging year. Since Benjamin Franklin created the first American Co-op in 1752, cooperatives have been building communities and providing high quality services for community members and their businesses. One...
Perhaps you remember the saying, "See a penny, pick it up. All day long you'll have good luck," but how many actually do this? After all, what can you buy with a penny these days? Or a nickel? Or dime for that matter? In early years of the 20th century, coins had far more buying power, so it makes sense that there were a wide variety of coin cases and purses available at that time. The Eddy County Museum holds a dozen coin carrying devices in the collection. Most are the common leather pouches...
The June 17, 1904, “Transcript” said Mrs. Guss Gullicks had been ill all week, but was improved. In the latter part of the previous week, Mrs. Lucy Duck and son Bernard arrived from Adel, Iowa, to visit her sister Mrs. W.T. Buck and family for the summer and, hopefully, to improve Mrs. Buck’s health. On the morning of June 17, a fifteen-minute rain freshened things up. Gus Larson from the Twist area, and George A. Prior from Freeborn, were in on business. Bertha and Mabel Gullicks came in from...
Dear Savvy Senior, Who qualifies for Social Security survivor benefits? My ex-husband died last year, so I would like to find out if me or my 17-year-old daughter are eligible for anything? Divorced Survivor Dear Divorced, If your ex-husband worked and paid Social Security taxes, and you and/or your daughter meet the eligibility requirements, you may very well be eligible for survivor benefits, but you should act quickly because benefits are generally retroactive only up to six months. Here’s w...
October - the month of things black and orange: cats and bats, pumpkins and leaves, and boxelder bugs. Those pests!! They seem to magically appear every fall and congregate on sunny, warm surfaces. We may be able to tolerate them outside, but when these colorful critters enter our homes, they've crossed the line. Boxelder bugs are classified as "true bugs" – a class of insects with a rigid piercing, sucking mouthpart that looks like a long beak and works much like a straw used to drink from a j...
For much of the past two years, the Stavanger Church at the Eddy County Museum has been undergoing renovations. As a result, museum-goers have had limited access - until this past week, when museum staff opened the doors to all the buildings and invited the public to an old-fashioned dessert social. Approximately 40 patrons visited over homemade desserts and amidst artifacts of yesteryear. Some of them dated well over a century old. (I am of course referring to the artifacts, not the patrons.) I...
The June 10, 1904, “Transcript” said that recently a 9-lb. son—Frederick Emerson Hambrecht—was born to Mr. and Mrs. C.F. Hambrecht at LeRoy, Minn. [Hambrecht had been a lawyer in New Rockford, Aug. 1897-Jan. 7, 1901.] A.N. Hegvold had for sale all of his household furnishings—one bedroom set, a cook stove, one air-tight wood heater, a combination bookcase, an eight-foot oak dining table, one oak buffet, chairs, etc. B.C. Larkin was having a barn erected on the east side of his property....
Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I are looking for the simplest and least expensive way to dispose of our bodies when we die. We hate the idea of wasting a lot of money on high-priced funerals and would like some advice on some simple and cheap send-offs. Simple Seniors Dear Simple, With the average cost of a full-service funeral running around $11,000 today, many people are seeking simple ways to make their final farewell more affordable. Depending on how you want to go, here are several...
There’s something about sitting around an evening campfire, reminiscing about the day of hiking or fishing, or simply spending time with family and friends. Any type of wood will do, just so it’s perfect for s’mores. But if you are cutting or buying wood for your fireplace for a little romance, or wood stove for supplemental heat, there are factors to consider. Firewood differs in heat value as well as color of flame, fragrance and sparking, depending on the species of wood. Crabapple and apple have the most colorful flames, produce low smoke...
The June 3, 1904, “Transcript,” carried a notice from Judge S.L. Glaspell defending his supporters at the Judicial Convention in Carrington from the unwarranted attack on them from a New Rockford newspaper [the “Eddy County Provost”]. A two-year-old brown mare colt, 500 lbs., with a “large bunch” caused by a wire-cut on her left hind leg, strayed from the H.T. Kennedy residence in New Rockford. Fred Neiman, three miles southwest of New Rockford, had taken up a bay gelding, 1,300 lbs., white...
A century ago, agriculture was a whole different business. Sure farmers had to contend with soil conditions and weather patterns, but the process of getting grain from field to market was markedly different. Wheat was the preferred crop and threshing was the required technology. The homesteaders of the region were lucky to have access to threshing technology. At that time, most threshing was done with a horse-powered belt system and was quite labor intensive. In the photo above, several members...
Dear Savvy Senior, What are the rules regarding inherited IRAs? When my mom died this year, I inherited her traditional IRA and would like to know what I need to do to execute it properly. Confused Daughter Dear Confused, I’m very sorry about the loss of your mother. Inheriting an IRA from a parent has a unique set of rules you need to know, which will help you make the most of the money you inherit, and avoid a tax-time surprise. Here are some basics you should know. Set-Up Inherited Account M...
One-Armed Bandit by Alyssa Boge September 22, 2021 — The slot machine was invented in the late 1800s by Charles Fey, called the "Liberty Bell" for its iconic symbol of the cracked bell. Pulling a lever caused three reels to spin, the lever giving rise to the machine's nickname of the "One-Armed-Bandit." Efforts to outlaw the machines grew and efforts to outsmart such laws followed. In order to classify the devices as "vending machines," which were legal, payouts often included cigars and gum. Different fruit symbols matched up with the d...
Porches are ubiquitious with Victorian Era homes. These large, open and welcoming spaces were often located at the front of the house and served some important roles. From day-to-day, porches served as an interface between the private inside world and the public outside world. They were designed to meet the elements, but still protect the residents from rain, sun and wind. Porches offered an alternative space to the the stuffy indoors, and the threatening wilds of the outdoors. Much like the...
The May 27, 1904, “Transcript” said that seeding of wheat and oats was almost done and the farmers were ready to seed flax and the later grains. S.O. Lee had taken up a red heifer at his farm fifteen miles southeast of New Rockford. A three-year old sorrel mare, white stripe in face, one white hind foot, had strayed from the C.E. Clure farm northwest of New Rockford. Contact W.F. Bailey. The Belgum and Schlong Studio had received its “new machine for taking pictures.” Cigarmaker H.J. Radtke...
