Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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Dear Savvy Senior, I have struggled with shortness of breath for several years now. I just thought I was getting old and fat, but a friend recently told me about COPD. So, my question is, could I have COPD and not know it? Huffing and Puffing Dear Huffing, Yes. COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a progressive lung disease that affects an estimated 30 million Americans, but about half of them don’t know they have it. Many people mistake shortness of breath as a normal part of a...
Many people pick fall as their favorite season of the year. After the extremely hot and dry summer of 2021, we welcome the cooler temperatures, the occasional much-needed rain with a little thunder mixed in, and the cheers of football season! Fall colors exhibited by trees and shrubs are a product of shorter days. Summer sunlight triggers leaves to keep making chlorophyll, necessary for photosynthesis and the whole sugar-making process, enabling a tree to grow. But as the hours of daylight...
Celebratory family photos are something we have all been a part of. Whether the family gets together for Thanksgiving, Easter or a funeral, it's often likely that someone will herd all the bodies together for yet another family photo. Such happenings might not seem like much at the time, but someday they might be treasured deeply. I have been in the process of archiving my own family's photos, and as I do so, I can't help but notice patterns. I see similarities in stances and smiles and can ea...
The District Court convened in New Rockford on May 23, 1904, and concluded on May 31. Judge S.L. Glaspell presided; the court reporter was [A.C.?] Olsen; the clerk was [C.J.?] Stickney. The jury list was composed of F.F. Allmaras, Henning Anderson, T.H. Backe, Gust Bekke, E.R. Davidson, James Davidson, George Fahrer, F.F. Fisher, Thomas Hanson, B.W. Hersey, Eugene Lamounte, Peter Larson, Jacob Laterna, George Lovell, L.G. Lundin, Hans Lyness, Erick T. Moe, H.J. Miller, William Murry, Harry...
One of the sure signs of autumn is fall foliage in the landscape, as woody plants prepare for winter. Here are some things that you can do to prepare your trees for the long dormant season: 1. PLANT. Fall is a great time to plant trees. Cooler temperatures enable plants to acclimate to a new home without the stress of high air and soil temperatures. While selection at nurseries may be limited, trees are often on sale in the fall. Make diverse species choices that are suitable for North Dakota’s alkaline soils – don’t buy something just becau...
Dear Savvy Senior, Does Social Security offer any special help to beneficiaries who struggle managing their benefits? My aunt, who has no children, has dementia and struggles keeping up with her bills and other financial duties. Inquiring Niece Dear Inquiring, Yes, Social Security actually has a little-known program known as the “representative payee program” which helps beneficiaries who need help managing their Social Security benefit payments. Here’s what you should know. Repre...
Once upon a time, before the craze of all things pumpkin spice, apples were the food that signaled a welcome change from the hot summer days to crisp autumn evenings. People embraced the crisp autumn air and joyfully collected apples - much like the women in the photograph. There are some 2,500 varieties of apples growing in the United States, whether cultivated or in the wild. Cultivated varieties can still be found growing in tree rows and front yards. The wild, less predictable varieties are...
From the evening of May 16, 1904, to the next morning, Dr. G.D. Murphy and R.R. Woodward were in Fessenden on business. On May 16 to 18, Sheriff J.E. Bennett was in Fargo. On May 17 to 18, Arthur Larkin was in Fargo. On the morning of May 17, Mary, the two-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex McCrackin, died of brain fever. Mrs. M.A. Garry came down from Knox to help the local WCTU. Miss Gussie Bray arrived from Newark, N.J., to visit her sister Mrs. Frederick Skidmore, at Tiffany. Lawrence Bu...
Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I are moving to a different area of the country to be near our daughter. Will this affect our Medicare benefits? Will we need to adjust our coverage or re-enroll in a new plan? Moving Away Dear Moving, Moving can indeed affect your Medicare benefits depending on the type of coverage you have and where you move to. If you and your husband are enrolled in “original Medicare” Part A and Part B, you’ll be happy to know that you won’t need to change your plans w...
Trees can be used to beautify even small spaces. Here are some trees that will work for narrow boulevards, near structures, or beneath power lines. Flowering crabapple trees are among the most widely planted ornamental tree species and many types thrive in North Dakota. ‘Spring Snow’ offers a spring display of white flowers that are sterile, so no fruit is produced. Some crabs produce small fruit that hangs on the tree through the winter (“persistent” fruit), providing a food source for birds and adding color to the winter landscape – try t...
Undergarments are one of those rarely talked about luxuries. Assuming (as I always have) that earlier generations were more prudish and cautious about such private matters, I am still surprised each time that I have encountered undergarments within the Eddy County Museum collections. I couldn't understand why anyone would donate their most intimate clothing to be on public display. But maybe there is nothing to be embarrassed about. In those days, undergarments were essential for...
At the Republican county caucuses on May 7, it was a battle for delegates between forces either pro- or anti-Peter Mattson. The “Transcript,” an enemy of Mattson, crowed that it appeared that the anti-Mattson forces had gained a clear majority. Delegates chosen were the following: Township 150, Range 67 [Grandfield]—Axel Erickson and Lars Sylling elected; ten men tied - Christ Berge, Christ Hauge, Halvor Hendrickson, Christ Kvalle, Andrew Lee, Nels Olson, Lars Ostby, Oscar Seadal, Ed. Seast...
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you offer any tips on choosing a good adult day care provider for an elderly parent? My 81-year-old father, who just moved in with me, has dementia and needs attention during the day while I’m at work. Need Assistance Dear Need, Adult day care services can be a great option for caregivers who work, or for those who just need a break during the day. Here’s what you should know, along with some tips to help you find and choose one. Adult Day Care The business of adult day...
School is back in session! That marks the traditional end of summer and beginning of fall, with iconic smells of pumpkin spice and changing colors of the landscape. In North Dakota, we see lots of brown and gold fall foliage on the trees, but the vibrant reds and orange colors we see in the photos and autumn views of the New England states or Blue Ridge Mountains are contributions of species we cannot grow here – including many maples. That is a disappointment to many, but soils dictate what will and will not thrive in a specific site. In t...
After researching and writing about the history of cocoa, I succeeded in baking my first-ever, truly authentic homemade chocolate cake. It was delightful and immediately increased my household reputation as a baker. Baking can be a challenge for some, as there are so many variables and so little room for error. As my elders often reminded me, "To be a good baker, you have to be able to follow instructions." I often wondered who wrote those instructions... just what kind of experts unlocked the...
From April 30 to May 3, 1904, bank cashier J.E. Hyde was in Fargo on business; he also visited his farm near Hillsboro. From April 30 to December 1, the Louisiana Exposition [“St. Louis World’s Fair”] took place in St. Louis, Miss. On May 2, the Eddy County Commission (Braman, Dailey, Dafoe) met and paid the following: $1.60, Powers Elevator Co., coal for L. Williams; $2.06 [$2.00?], Noxon and Oglesby, April telephone; $40, W.C. Hayes, April janitor work; $45.11, S. McDowell, coal for court...
August 17, 2021 — North Dakota has produced some highly acclaimed musicians over the years. Among them was a Fargo singer named Robert Velline, better known as teen idol Bobby Vee. Velline and his band, The Shadows, got their big break in February 1959, when they filled in for Buddy Holly the night Holly and others lost their lives in a plane crash. Velline later told an interesting story, as follows: “After we cut ‘Suzie Baby,’ which was about five months after Holly’s death, we started working in the [North Dakota] area, and the record looked...
Dear Savvy Senior, I just found out I have stage 1 hypertension and my doctor recommended I get a home blood pressure monitor to keep an eye on it. Can you offer me any tips on choosing a good one? Hypertensive Helen Dear Helen, It’s a smart idea! Everyone with elevated or high blood pressure (stage 1 and higher) should consider getting a home blood pressure monitor. Home monitoring can help you keep tabs on your blood pressure in a comfortable setting. Plus, if you’re taking medication it wil...
Did you ever rummage through your grandmother's kitchen storage cabinets? Did you find yourself equally delighted and perplexed by the variety of tools and implements? A whole range of specialized tools and simple innovations have made their way into the kitchen. The display kitchen at the Eddy County Museum is no different, offering insight to the early 20th century (and beyond). This week I share just of a few of the items that took me back to grandma's kitchen. Maybe they'll get you thinking...
According to the April 22, 1904 “Transcript,” because of the amount of water running in the James River, there were fears that the dam built the previous fall, east of the island, might be washed away. Almost a foot of water was running over it. Recently, Helen Oliver and Dr. T.H. MacLachlan of McHenry were married; they would be home at McHenry after April 25. For the previous two weeks, W.A. Coleman, proprietor of the Hubbard-Doss ranch southeast of New Rockford, had been in town, after rentin...
"Mighty oaks from little acorns grow..." This 14th century English proverb inspires us never to give up, and to remember that great things do indeed come from small beginnings. While there are many species of oaks across the country, the only species native to North Dakota is bur oak, also known as Mossycup oak. Bur oak is easily identified by its distinctive leathery, tannin-filled leaves with rounded lobes and thick, corky bark. It is these adaptive features that have enabled oaks to endure...
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you tell me what I need to do to replace a variety of important documents? Our house burned down a few months ago, and we lost everything including our home property deed, car titles, old tax returns, Social Security, Medicare and Covid vaccine cards, birth certificates, marriage license and passports. Stressed Seniors Dear Stressed, I’m very sorry for your loss, but you’ll be relieved to know that replacing important documents that are destroyed, lost or stolen is pre...
It is shocking to see people overdressed during the sweltering summer heat. But have you ever seen a group of young people go to the beach in full-length dresses? Of course not! But if you were around in the 1910s, you likely would have. But why? It was simply not proper to show much skin, and full coverage attire provided a perk for those who ventured out of doors. Heavy clothing protected against the sun as well as biting insects and bothersome plants. But why bother with any of that at all?...
The April 15, 1904, “Transcript” said barbers Judson Gilbreath and Granville Egbert had to vacate their quarters next to the H.G. Hudson fruit store, as jeweler J.N. Kunkel was going to occupy that spot. As soon as a plate glass front could be installed, they would move into the basement of the J.W. Rager harness shop, which was being painted and papered. [They opened for business on April 23.] As soon as painting and wallpapering was finished in the former D.Y. Stanton barber shop occupied by...
Dear Savvy Senior, How does Medicare cover in-home health care? My husband has a chronic health condition that makes it very difficult for him to leave the house, so I’m wondering if he could qualify for Medicare home health care. Seeking Help Dear Seeking, Medicare covers a wide variety of part-time or intermittent in-home health care services to beneficiaries in need, if they meet Medicare’s criteria. Here’s how it works. In order for your husband to secure coverage for home health care,...
