Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
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Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any services or technology that help me monitor my elderly mother who lives alone? Since the coronavirus pandemic started last March, my sister and I have noticed that my mom’s health has slipped a bit, so we would like to find something that helps us keep tabs on her when we’re not around. Concerned Daughter Dear Concerned, Depending on how closely you want to monitor your mother, and what she’s comfortable with as well, there are check-in call services alon...
On May 18, I joined the Transcript Publishing team in New Rockford for a summer internship. Studying Graphic Design in Business E-Commerce at the University of Jamestown, I was very eager to get started and learn the ins and outs of not only the design aspect of the Transcript but also the business side as well. My first week here I was introduced into journalism which wasn't necessarily something I was familiar with, but intrigued me and presented it challenges for me to overcome. The first...
It feels like we hear about suicide more and more all the time, and it’s hard to know how to talk to our kids. Death by suicide has increased every year since 1999 in people age 10 to 74, as this community has felt acutely. Thea Gallagher, clinic director at the Center for Treatment and Study of Anxiety in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, told TODAY “"You can’t prompt suicide by talking about it or asking about it." How we talk to our kids will vary depending on their ages. The American Academy of Pedia...
On June 3, 1903, Bank of Sheyenne cashier S.G. Severtson was in town on business. Peter Nelson of the Sheyenne Valley attended court. F.B. Ewald [Ewals?], Jr., was in from his farm “down south” on business. Miss Gertrude O’Connell arrived from Minneapolis to visit her parents west of town; she returned to her nursing duties in the St. Paul City Hospital on June 15. That evening a large chunk of plaster fell from the ceiling onto the sleeping infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Dresser; she w...
Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any financial assistance programs you can refer me to? The coronavirus pandemic has cost me my part-time retirement job and has shrunk my measly IRA account. Needy Retiree Dear Needy, Absolutely! In addition to the $1,200 federal coronavirus stimulus check that was distributed in April and May, there are many other financial-assistance programs (both public and private) that can help struggling retirees, as well as give relief to family members who help provide...
Please forgive the quality of the photo. It is a relic. It resides at the Eddy County Museum and is marked with a date of 1884. The description it was given upon donation to the Eddy County Museum reads, "Men in derby standing in the doorway of H. Peoples." Who these men are isn't clear at this point, but I do suspect there weren't many more than a handful of men at that time who would be dressed in their best and standing in front of the earliest stores in Eddy County. The store, H. Peoples,...
When the COVID-19 pandemic started to pose difficulties for local and state officials, Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem knew it was important for meetings to remain accessible even if they could not be held in the same way. "A pandemic is not an excuse to close up all of our government meetings,” Stenehjem said. “Fortunately, with technology they don't have to be." Stenehjem kept this in mind when forming the guidance around meeting requirements across North Dakota during the pandemic. The guidance was amended March 30 to reflect the waiving un...
During the week of May 24 to 30, 1903, plumbers were piping [underground?] the new acetylene gas lighting plant at Lamborn and Dakota on two corner lots, just west of the Baptist Church; the actual construction of the 25x30 building with a lean-to was set to begin the next week. Anyone wishing to use gas lights should have their piping done while the plumbers were in town to avoid paying more later. The plant would open about August 1. Many businessmen had already placed their buildings and...
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you offer some good stretching tips for seniors who are staying home during the pandemic? I’ve gotten so stiff and achy in recent years that I have a hard time doing basic activities like bending over to tie my shoes. Stiff as a Board Dear Stiff, Of all possible exercises, stretching tends to be the most neglected, yet nothing is more vital to keeping an aging body limber and injury-free. As we age, our muscles naturally lose their elasticity if you’re not active, whi...
The July 6 installment of Archival Anecdotes featured two photos, both representative of a New Rockford parade celebration sometime in the early half of the 20th century. However, the two photos were not from the same event as the article implied. Two readers submitted evidence and offered insight to the clues they had used to draw their conclusions. In college, I had a professor of anthropology who blatantly told me, "You will not make a good archaeologist. You get too caught up in the story...
What Happens if You Die Without a Will? Dear Savvy Senior, What happens to a person’s possessions if they die without a will? I’m almost 60 years old and have never gotten around to making one, but the coronavirus crisis has made it a priority. Will-less Willie Dear Willie, The coronavirus crisis has lit a fire under many Americans when it comes to getting their affairs in older. Currently, fewer than half of American adults have prepared a will or living trust. If you die without a will, the...
At 1 p.m. May 25, the District Court convened in New Rockford; there were a number of civil cases, some of which were the following: P.H. West vs. Northern Pacific Railway was tried by jury and $225 was awarded to the Plaintiff; lawyers were Ellsworth and Mattson for the Plaintiff; M. Conklin and Maddux for the Defendant. Studebaker Bros. vs. M.T. O’Connor found $250.74 being awarded to the Plaintiffs; lawyers were Maddux & Rinker for the Plaintiffs; Manly for the Defendant. Etta F. Hill vs. W...
Canned food has only been around for a handful of years relative to human history. For the vast portion of human existence, food was preserved primarily through dehydration or fermentation. Then in 1795, French military leader Napoleon Bonaparte offered a reward for anyone who could develop a safe, reliable food preservation method for his constantly traveling army. Nicholas Appert took on the challenge, and after 15 years of work and rework, Appert introduced a preservation method that...
On May 21, 1903, Gilbert Bymoen from northwest of town, Joseph Christ from the Superior District, Jack McAvoy from Tiffany, John Hogan, and A.F. Prouty were in on business. Attorney S.E. Ellsworth of Jamestown came up, on legal business. Marsh Chamberlain returned from a business trip “down east.” Mrs. W.O. Baird and Mrs. W.C. Beardsley returned from the Degree of Honor Grand Lodge in Grand Forks. Mrs. D.L. Little came home from Red Wing, Minn., where she had visited her parents for a mon...
History is an inextricable element of the work done at Transcript Publishing. We often find ourselves consulting our archives or the Eddy County Museum to confirm facts and enrichen our stories. Now, after moving to 817 Central Avenue, a whole new history is emerging. This is the sixth home the Transcript has found in downtown New Rockford, and its history is just as rich as the others. In fact, the land upon which the new building sits was the home of Hotel Mattson as early as 1894. According...
Video Calling Solutions for Tech-Challenged Seniors Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some simple devices that can help tech-challenged seniors with video calls? My 80-year-old mother has been isolating herself for months now in fear of the coronavirus and I haven’t been able to see her face-to-face in quite a while. Concerned Daughter Dear Concerned, Video chatting is a great way to stay connected and keep tabs on an elder parent when you can’t be there, but it’s even more important now d...
With all the parades that have been held locally in the past months, it seems only appropriate to take a moment to feature a historic parade. Recent parades have honored high school seniors who found their graduating year disrupted by COVID-19. There was also the Silver Linings Day parade which expressed gratitude to long-term care staff and honored the elders who reside at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd. Then most recently, the annual Fourth of July Parade was held to celebrate our...
The May 15, 1903, “Transcript” said that Mrs. W.O. Baird had a sling on her arm for a sore hand. A note said that the title to the East Side Livery Barn had been settled, and the building belonged to Guss Gullicks. Another note said Mrs. J.W. Stoddard would spend most of June in her old home of Crawfordsville and other Indiana towns. B.C. Larkin had planted “a nice bunch” of maple trees around his residences on Stimson Avenue East. James Hobbs’s new 26x34, two-story farmhouse with a full base...
Can I stop Social Security if I go back to work? Dear Savvy Senior, I lost my job last month because of the coronavirus crisis. With little savings, I’ve been thinking about starting my Social Security benefits early to help me get by. But my question is, if I find a new job can I stop my Social Security benefits and restart them at a later date so they can continue to grow? Almost 63 Dear Almost, Yes, there are actually two ways you can stop your Social Security retirement benefits (once y...
Young people from Wells, Stutsman, Eddy and Foster counties competed in the 4-H District Communication Arts Contest held at this year via video submission due to the COVID-19 situation. The event was hosted by Foster County. Communication Arts is the 4-H speech and demonstration competition that is held at the county, district and state levels. Participants are encouraged to use their own creativity and originality in preparing their public presentation. The Communication Arts program is open to any youth involved in extension youth programs....
The May 8, 1903, “Transcript” carried an article from the “Jamestown Alert” which claimed that New Rockford had had automobiles for years and that all the towns along the James River had them that year. [The first mention I have found in the “Transcript” of car-ownership by a New Rockford resident was from the June 13, 1902, issue, which said that on June 11, 1902, veterinarian J.C. Whiteman had received an automobile and had given just about everyone in town a ride over the next two days. F...
The above ad, which was published in the "New Rockford Transcript," was found in the archives of the Eddy County Museum. Not only does it feature some interesting summer fashion for the early 20th century, but it also depicts a pivotal time in children's clothing and fashion. The death of Queen Victoria in 1901 marked the end of an era. Not only was it the end of her 63-year reign over Great Britain, it was also a turning point in fashion. Soon Americans were shedding their extravagant hats and...
Why High Blood Pressure is Even More Dangerous in the COVID-19 Era Dear Savvy Senior, Are people with high blood pressure at increased risk of getting coronavirus? Hypertensive Helen Dear Helen, If you have high blood pressure, you definitely need to take extra care to protect yourself during the coronavirus pandemic. Research shows that people with hypertension are more susceptible to getting COVID-19, are more likely to develop severe symptoms if they do get sick, and are more likely to die fr...
Swimming has long been an enjoyable activity during the summer months, but did you know that the swimming pool didn't enter mainstream America until after World War II? So for the majority of human history, swimmers found their fun in swimming holes in nearby rivers and creeks. When Agnes Sullivan donated her swimming suit to the museum, pictured right, she also included a note that read: "The pool was the James River. The city poured sand in the bottom to make the water clearer." An additional...
The May 1, 1903, “Transcript” mentioned the “Litchville Bulletin.” A letter to the paper from Robert Walden indicated he and his family had located in the Westminster District of British Columbia, Canada. J.H. Hohl was in Washington State, but indicated he would return to New Rockford in May. A subscription list was being circulated to pay for a dam on the James River east of town; the cost was estimated to be a couple hundred dollars. T.G. Kellington was the first to donate, $25. Quickly...
