Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Sorted by date Results 676 - 700 of 1875
The concept of the “personal Constitution,” which we introduced in this column last week, is personified in the First Amendment freedoms, particularly in the rights of religious liberty and freedom of expression. The exercise of these liberties summons the most fundamental beliefs that human beings possess. The First Amendment affords protection for the component parts of the human spirit and the freedom of conscience — emotions, beliefs and reason. Nothing in the Constitution is more personal than this protection. Various views and strai...
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about prediabetes, and how can you know if you have it? My 62-year-old husband, who’s in pretty good shape, was recently diagnosed with prediabetes and didn’t have a clue. Could I have it too? Wondering Spouse Dear Wondering, Underlying today’s growing epidemic of type 2 diabetes is a much larger epidemic called prediabetes, which is when the blood sugar levels are higher than they should be, but not high enough to be called diabetes. The Center for Disea...
It never fails. Every time I step into one of the buildings at the Eddy County Museum, I notice something for the very first time. Not long ago, I stopped into the Dodd's schoolhouse, like I often do. For whatever reason, I took note of a blue suitcase just inside the closet. I had never noticed it before, and I was sure I had never seen the contents. In fact, it has never been listed in the growing catalog of nearly 3,000 objects, photos and book regarding Eddy County's peoples and history. I...
The Jan. 1, 1904, “Transcript” [Vol. XXII, No. 18] mentioned the “Mouse River [Westhope] Standard,” the “Cooperstown Courier,” and the “Binford Times.” Major New Rockford businesses included “The New Rockford Transcript,” Olsen & Maddux (C.J. Maddux, publisher; A.C. Olsen, editor and manager) [since 1883]; Thos. Ose Hardware; J.M. Mulvey Hardware; H. Peoples & Co.; Rodenberg & Schwoebel; Prader & Goss; Swanson Bros.; The New Provision Store, James Hamilton; New Rockford Meat Market, D. Niven, p...
Together, the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution form what Gunnar Myrdal called the “American Creed.” The Declaration, written in eloquent, glittering generalities, invokes the Deity and inalienable rights, speaks of self-evident truths and asserts the right of revolution in the event that government grows tyrannical. It reflects passion, drama, hope and certitude. It speaks of majestic ends, which Abraham Lincoln characterized as the “sheet anchor of the republic.” It is relevant, personal and present. No wonder the masses...
Dear Savvy Senior, How much does your claiming age affect your Social Security benefits, and what are the most popular ages people start taking their retirement benefits? Nearing Retirement Dear Nearing, You can sign up for Social Security at any time after age 62. However, your monthly payments will be larger for each month you delay claiming them up until age 70. This adds up to around 6-8 percent higher payments every year that you delay. To get a breakdown on exactly how much your claiming...
If popular culture has taught us anything about the early days of the teenage dating scene, it is that girls were often using an excuse similar to, "I'm busy that night. I'll be washing my hair." To be honest, I never really understood. I was always kind of a wash and go kind of gal. But as we know, life (and style) hasn't always been so simple. The actual process of washing the hair might not have taken that much longer than what you and I are accustomed. The real chore came in styling and dryi...
The Dec. 25, 1903, “Transcript” mentioned the “Portal International” newspaper. That issue carried some school notes: the Primary room students had been holding “secret communications” with Santa Claus. The Intermediate room students held a debate: “Resolved, that rain is better than snow.” The Negative side won. Vada Aultman and Pearl Anderson had gone to their rural homes for Christmas vacation, as had Mary Goodman, on Dec. 21. Albert West had been absent all week. Samuel McDowell was se...
The introduction of H.R. 51, a bill to make Washington, D.C., the 51st state — the “Washington, Douglas Commonwealth” — would grant its 700,000 residents the same rights enjoyed by Americans in every other state — full voting representation in Congress. This historic measure has triggered intense political and partisan controversy because, if enacted, the likely result would be the election of representatives who are Democratic, black and urban in their orientation. Make no pretense about what is at stake for the balance of power on Capitol H...
Dear Savvy Senior, What tips can you offer on helping an elderly parent with their finances? My 84-year-old father is having trouble keeping up with his bills and insurance, and I just found out that he’s been making contributions to a suspicious charity. Reluctant Daughter Dear Reluctant, Many adult children serve as financial helpers to their elderly or ill parents. They provide services like paying bills, handling deposits and investments, filing insurance claims, preparing taxes and more. He...
Some might argue that the most important invention in human history was soap. Indeed, soaps made for fewer infections and greatly improved personal hygiene. Soap also had great potential when it came to marketing. If nothing else, we can assume people liked the idea of cleanliness. From 1827 to 1950, Soapine trading cards made their way across the country. There are several worth noting at the Eddy County Museum- nearly all of them in brilliant color. In 1881, a Boston trade journal published...
On Dec. 19, 1903, County Superintendent of Schools, Grace B. Putnam, came from Grand Forks for the holidays with her husband; she returned on Dec. 26. Blanche and Irene Brownell arrived from Jamestown for the holidays with their parents; they returned on Jan. 2. Lorne Ireland arrived from Canada to work as the manager of Niven’s meat market. Charles Dinnetz was in on business. Mr. and Mrs. T.M. Huff were in shopping. Frances Thomson arrived from Dickinson to spend the holidays with her p...
As we have seen in our recent discussion of tests employed by the U.S. Supreme Court to determine the parameters of speech afforded protection under the First Amendment, the great dilemma confronting our nation occurs when speech appears to incite serious, unlawful conduct. Here’s the problem, in a nutshell. It is a fundamental premise of democracy that citizens should be able to express their political views, particularly criticisms of governmental acts. Yet, society also has the right to protect itself from the commission of crimes. C...
Dear Savvy Senior, I just turned 60 and would like to find out the best way to go about locating senior discounts. Looking to Save Dear Looking, One of the best, yet underutilized perks of growing older in the United States, is the many discounts that are available to older adults. There are literally thousands of discounts on a wide variety of products and services, including restaurants, grocery stores, travel and lodging, entertainment, retail and apparel, health and beauty, automotive...
Sometimes I wonder what percentage of the American population has had the privilege of pressing down a typewriter key. For the past 30 years, the public has been accustomed primarily to computers and even phones for their word processing needs. Today typing a letter can be a smooth and efficient process, especially thanks to features such as ergonomic keyboards and spellcheck, not to mention a delete button. The modern computer keyboard is command central with an array of options and controls....
On Dec. 14, 1903, E.M. Morris was in to visit his family. Peter Hallquist, from northwest of town, was in on business. George Norman came over from Denhoff for business and a visit. F.C. Davies was in Portal, N.D., on business. On Dec. 14 and 15, Newman’s “Le Fascinatione Mentale,” hypnotism direct from Paris, performed at the Opera House; tickets were 25 and 35 cents. There was a large audience for the first night. On the evening of Dec. 14, there was a joint installation of the officers of th...
Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes’ invention in 1919, of the Clear and Present Danger Test, in Schenck v. United States, provided little protection for dissenters who opposed America’s role in World War I. Charles Schenck went to prison for encouraging draft resisters. A newspaper publisher was sentenced to prison for publishing anti-draft articles. Eugene Debs, the famous labor organizer, was sent to prison for 10 years, for a speech in which he praised those who resisted the draft. As one prominent constitutional scholar, Harry Kalven, obs...
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about balance exercises? I’ve fallen a few times over the past year and have read that balance exercises can help me regain my steadiness, but I’m not exactly sure what to do. Unsteady at 70 Dear Unsteady, Most people don’t think much about practicing their balance, but they need to. As we age, our balance declines if it isn’t practiced, which can lead to falls that often result in a broken bone. Every year more than one in four people age 65 and older f...
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the lack of smiles in photographs from the earliest parts of the 20th century. It turns out the smiles that we expect in photos didn't come into fashion until the late 1930s. While much of this had to do with changing cultural norms and improved dentistry, there is one theory about photogenic smiles that makes perfect sense. People could buy a box camera from the drugstore for a dollar. Soon everyday folks were taking snapshots of the people in their lives, ef...
The question of governmental authority to punish speech in the name of national security came before the Supreme Court for the first time in 1919 in Schenck v. United States, resulting in the court’s first major ruling on the scope of freedom of speech. Schenck involved criticism of America’s entry into the First World War and confronted Americans with a dilemma: Does the Free Speech Clause protect the right to criticize the government in its conduct of war? Schenck was a Russian émigré who supported the Russian Revolution that overthrew the C...
On Dec. 7, there was “a good fall of snow.” However, it wasn’t enough to provide good sleighing. The morning train brought in Charles Mann. He and his wife took the afternoon train to begin their trip home to Sioux Falls, S.D. She had been visiting her sister, Mrs. Frederick Skidmore, and family at Tiffany since Nov. 19. C.O. Tomlinson of Barlow, John McIver of eastern Eddy County, Henry B. Johnson of Plainview, and Ole Johnson were in town; the latter had nearly recovered from the injur...
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any good devices that help seniors with tracking down misplaced items? My wife misplaces everything including her car keys, eyeglasses, cell phone, purse and more. Always Searching Dear Always, There’s actually a wide variety of tracking devices that can help you and your wife find items that are commonly misplaced. Here are some top options to consider depending on how tech savvy you are. Bluetooth Trackers If you or your wife uses a smartphone or tablet, y...
From Nov. 28 to Dec. 1, 1903, telephone manager William Brueske’s father, mother, and sister were up from Wimbledon to visit him and his family; his sister then remained a week or two longer. On Nov 30, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Richter and Miss Floy were down from Sheyenne. J.N. Kunkel came over from Fessenden on business and to visit. F.B. Ewald [Ewals?] of Barlow, Toller M. Huff from southeast of town, and Rudolph Indergaard were in on business. Clayton Ellis left to spend the winter in Chicago. M...
Does the government have authority to curtail speech that might cause injury to our national security? Such power, asserted throughout the history of our nation, raises thorny questions about the nature, meaning and scope of two key constitutional provisions when they collide. On one hand, Congress has authority under Article 1, Section 8, to “provide for the common defense.” Everyone understands that a nation must possess the power and means to protect itself; otherwise, its territorial integrity, sovereignty and very existence may be put to...
Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve been told that my two children, ages 14 and 16, may be eligible for Social Security when I file for my retirement benefits. Is this true? What can you tell me? Viagra Daddy Dear Viagra, It’s true. If you’re age 62 or older and are still raising young children, there’s a Social Security benefit strategy that can put some extra money in your family coffers. Here’s how it works. When you file for Social Security retirement benefits, your minor children can get money on...
