Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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The widespread expression of hopes, fears and predictions about the forthcoming votes and opinions of Justice Amy Coney Barrett reflect a practice as old as the republic itself. Since the beginning, mere mention of a prospective nominee to the high court has inspired advice, counsel and warnings from the four corners of the nation. In 1812, Thomas Jefferson issued a stark warning to his friend, President James Madison, who contemplated the nomination to the court of Joseph Story, a Harvard Law School professor and eminent scholar. “He will out-...
Dear Savvy Senior, Will my Medicare benefits be affected if Obamacare is overturned by the Supreme Court? Concerned Beneficiary Dear Concerned, Unfortunately, yes. If the Affordable Care Act (ACA) – also known as Obamacare – gets repealed by the Supreme Court next year, it will weaken Medicare and increase costs for beneficiaries. Here’s what you should know. Currently, about 60 million people are covered under Medicare, the federal health insurance program for people 65 and older and peopl...
I sat down to prepare a selection for this week's Archival Anecdotes with Veteran's Day in mind but found it difficult to select any one item from the Eddy County Museum. This was mostly due to the fact that there are so many military artifacts that extend back hundreds of years. Rather than choose just one artifact to discuss, this Veteran's Day I offer you readers a timeline of artifacts just to see how far back we go. But first, a few disclaimers. Veteran's Day was originally founded as Armis...
On Aug. 13, 1903, John West hauled a new Garr Scott threshing rig to his farm in east Eddy County to replace the one that had burned the previous year. Mrs. C.C. Campbell and children returned from Jamestown. John Noxon came up from Valley City to install a new boiler for the Maddux Block’s heating plant. That evening John Dutee, Sr., was in town, as was Indian agent Major F.O. Getchell of Ft. Totten. A.W. Healey went back to Churchs Ferry after looking over his business interests. On the e...
President Donald Trump’s declaration on June 4, 2020, that he has “the absolute right to pardon” himself has drawn increased scrutiny in the closing days of the election campaign and the realization that his potential status as an ex-president would not protect him from criminal prosecution. His thesis, never seriously contemplated by any of his predecessors and never litigated in American courts, raises constitutional questions. Beyond the immediate matter of the scope of the presidential pardon power and what the framers of the Const...
Dear Savvy Senior, What tips can you recommend for finding affordable prescription eyeglasses? I used to have vision insurance through my work but lost it when I turned 65 and signed up for Medicare. Need Spectacles Dear Need, Unfortunately, in 2020 it’s still true that original Medicare does not cover vision services, which includes routine eye exams and prescription eyeglasses – unless you’ve just had cataract surgery. While there’s no one solution to this common need, here are a few tips that...
I may be speaking for many more than myself when I say, there was always a special feeling when Grandma was cooking in the kitchen. I wasn't often allowed in the kitchen, but still I found a way to cultivate a sense of wonder regarding my grandmother's abilities to turn common ingredients into delectable delights. On a rare occasion I can replicate one of the divine aromas from my childhood. However, with all of today's fancy kitchen devices, I can't help but feel further and further away from...
The August 7, 1903, “Transcript” mentioned the “Bismarck Palladium” and the “Jamestown Alert.” A new ad: Hotel Davies, Davies & Buesing, props.; “Traveling Men’s Headquarters” “Steam Heated and Gas Lighted Thruout.” All the machinery had been placed in the roller mill, and the crew was building wheat pits and flour chutes. A note said that barber and band leader Lou Smith had left New Rockford [he did so on July 28], maybe for Montana. He had left several debts owed to various New Rockford...
Judge Amy Coney Barrett, destined to be the next member of the U.S. Supreme Court, has characterized her approach to constitutional interpretation as a mixture of “originalism” and “textualism.” She has said that the Constitution should be interpreted as it was understood when it was ratified. She shares this approach with her mentor, the late Justice Antonin Scalia, a conservative icon. The two doctrinal methods are frequently in conflict. That leaves Judge Barrett in a position to choose which method she would employ, in which cases, for var...
Hunting is a big deal around these parts, and it seems to have been that way for a long time. When it comes to related artifacts found in the museum, the sport of bird hunting dominates. There are many more photos like the one above dating around 1910. It was a time when there were few rules and regulations regarding wildlife. The sky really was the limit! Upon close inspection of the above photo, it is clear these gentlemen harvested a variety of birds ranging from Canada geese, several...
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you write a column on how to recognize elder abuse and what to do if you suspect it? Concerned Relative Dear Concerned, Elder abuse is a big problem in the United States that has escalated during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the National Council on Aging, as many as 5 million seniors are victims of abuse each year, but studies suggest this crime is significantly under-reported. Only 1-in-14 cases of elder abuse ever get reported to the authorities because victims...
A notice in the July 31, 1903, “Transcript” from Swanson Bros. [John and Sam], the Cash Store: “We now make our bow to the purchasing public of New Rockford and Eddy county, and as an introduction, we desire to state that new goods are arriving on every train and our store will be stocked up with the very best line of General Merchandise ever shown in this city with prices as low as consistent with GOOD GOODS. Give Us a Call Soon.” The brothers were successors to R.R. Woodward and their store wa...
History confirms the keen insight of James Madison’s warning in No. 51 of the Federalist Papers that the greatest challenge confronting the republic is persuading the government to obey the law. Governmental practice and sweeping, unfounded claims to power, reveal officials’ frequent indifference to the Constitution. The observation of a 17th Century English jurist that “the practice of government is but feeble proof of its legality,” may be a bit cynical, but it nevertheless illuminates the temptation to abuse power, which often leads to the...
Humans and dogs have stood side by side for millenia. In fact, archaeological evidence suggests that dogs were domesticated as early as 20,000- 40,000 years ago. Humans worked to tame and breed wolves, and by 7,000 years ago, dogs occupied every continent inhabited by humans. The breeds we have today seem a far cry from the wolf, with their short snout and sweet disposition. At this point we would have struggled to recognize these animals as the dogs we know today. Eventually, through selective...
Dear Savvy Senior, What is the best way to find online therapy services for my anxiety and depression? I just turned 63 and have become increasingly hopeless since the COVID pandemic hit and cost me my job. I need to get some professional help, but I’m also high risk for illness and very concerned about leaving the house. Need Help Dear Need, I’m sorry to hear about your job loss and the difficulties you’re going through right now, but you’re not alone. Because of the coronavirus pandemi...
On July 25, 1903, a fawn-colored Jersey milch cow with a small white spot over her shoulders and branded “D.G.” on her forehead strayed from the reservation just north of the Viola Woodward farm. Contact David Geiger, Barlow. Carl Rude of eastern Eddy County and J.H. Lahart were in town. Miss Kate Henry came in on the northbound train to visit her parents northeast of town. Peter Hallquist, Will Carroll of Washington Lake, Sheyenne druggist F.L. Kermott, and George W. Johnston were in on business. C.S. Bosworth was in New Rockford; he had com...
All civics classes should begin with the first principle of American Constitutionalism: Government has only that power granted to it by the Constitution. As Justice Hugo Black stated in Reid v. Covert in 1957, “The United States is entirely a creature of the Constitution. Its power and authority have no other source. It can only act in accordance with all the limitations imposed by the Constitution.” This foundational principle, set forth by the legendary Revolutionary War lawyer, James Otis, Jr., in the landmark, Writs of Assistance Case in...
A couple of weeks ago, Archival Anecdotes featured artifacts which were carried and transported by immigrants as they traveled from the old country. Several more features of the same accord could be prepared, however doing so would neglect the diversity of materials which are housed at the Eddy County Museum. Many of which provide insight to the lives of the indigenous peoples who lived nearby. The Spirit Lake Tribe was established by a treaty between the United States Government and the...
Dear Savvy Senior, My mother passed away last week, and because of COVID we didn’t have a funeral. I would like to create some type of online memorial for her so family and friends can express their condolences and share their stories. What can you tell me about making an online memorial for my mom? Grieving Daughter Dear Grieving, I’m very sorry for your loss. Creating an online memorial for your mom is a great idea and one that’s become increasingly popular in the age of COVID. Thous...
At noon on July 22, 1903, Knute O. Vick and Sigrid Rude were married at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H.K. Rude of Freeborn, the bride’s parents, by Rev. S.S. Wold of Bue in Nelson County. Attendants were Miss Malla Rude, Miss Annie Vick, Andrew Vick, and Adolph Samuelson. The bridal party carried bouquets of American Beauty Roses and carnations. About 200 relatives and friends were in attendance. The ceremony was followed by an outdoor wedding dance. On that day Trueman [Truman?] House and family a...
The nationwide celebration of the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment reminds us of an old, familiar lesson about American politics. The achievement of voting rights requires perseverance and energy, effective strategy and organization, moral appeal and political leverage. It shouldn’t be this way, of course, not in a democracy and certainly not if our nation truly aspires to fulfill the commitment to “equality” and “equal protection,” egalitarian principles exalted in the Declaration of Independence and the 14th Amendme...
The first Fire Prevention Week was named as a day to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, and was expanded to become Fire Prevention Week in 1922. Long before there was such a thing as Fire Prevention Week, the City of New Rockford was assembled and prepared for if and when fire might strike the community. And strike it did- time and again. The wood constructed homes and businesses made it easy for fires to take entire city blocks. Both of the fires that occurred in 1910 and 1912...
Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any resources that you know of that can help seniors detect fake news? My 75-year-old mother shares a lot of misinformation with her family and friends that she sees on Facebook. I’ve talked to her about it, but for some reason she has a difficult time deciphering real news from fake news and propaganda. Frustrated Daughter Dear Frustrated, Unfortunately, the digital misinformation problem your mom is experiencing is not uncommon. According to researchers from P...
This week, "The Transcript" is teaming up with the New Rockford Fire Department, Sheye1me Fire Department and the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPJ\®) - the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Weck for more than 90 years -to promote this year's Fire Prevention Weck campaign, "Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!" The campaign works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe. According to NFPA, coo...
On July 17, 1903, Walter Immel and Mr. and Mrs. George M. Pike and family returned from the Chautauqua, as did the younger members of the Treffry family. Joseph Maxwell went to the Chautauqua; he and his family returned on July 19. H.G. Lathrop was in town. James Dafoe was down from Sheyenne on business [but see the next paragraph]. Miss Norah Kennedy went to Moorhead, Minn., with her little brother Harold, who would be undergoing another operation. That evening there was a dance at the Mr. and...
