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Mary and I were at our grandson’s baseball tournament a week or two ago. The actual dates escape me but it was that really hot weekend. Of course, there wasn’t a shade tree to be found within the zip code of the baseball diamond. It didn’t take long and a canopy tent city sprung up. At one time, I...
The following appeared in the Rock County Herald on November 10, 1922:
“SELF SERVE” GROCERY TO BE OPENED TOMORROW
New Style Grocery Store to be Conducted by Otto Orloske in Soutar Block
A new grocery establishment to be known as the “Serve Yourself” grocery store, will be opened to the public...
The following appeared in the Rock County Herald on November 3, 1922:
BURGLARS PAY VISIT TO STATE BANK OF STEEN
Gain Entrance Through Window and Ransack Safety Deposit Boxes—Obtain Less Than $300
The Steen State bank was burglarized early Saturday morning. About $150 in bonds and War Savings...
The following appeared in the Rock County Herald on October 27, 1922:
LUVERNE BANKS TAKE EXTRA PRECAUTION AGAINST HOLDUPS
High Power Rifles Are Placed in Second Floor Offices Offering Clear View of Bank Entrances
Acting on suggestions from the American Bankers’ association, the entrances to...
One benefit of being a reporter is the role of quiet observer in a community — following events but not interfering with the news as it unfolds.
A story assignment in Jasper two years ago is one such event. The experiences of one family have left a lasting impression, and I continue to follow...
I have never seen die-back in spirea like I observed this spring. However, most have recovered and are blooming beautifully. I want to remind you to shear those flower heads off after that first flush of blooms and the new growth will give them a fresh look for the rest of the season.
If you have...
The following appeared in the Rock County Herald on September 1, 1922:
GROCERY PRIZES TO BE GIVEN AWAY TONIGHT AT PALACE
The following prizes will be given between the first and second show Friday evening, featuring the County Grocery. The groceries to be given are purchased of Snook’s Grocery,...
Each new growing season brings its own unique set of circumstances that determine which pests and diseases will be evident in our gardens. This year I am seeing a lot of fire blight in fruit trees and cotoneaster hedges. This virus is devastating to plants it attacks. As bees travel from flower...
The following appeared in the Rock County Herald on June 19, 1902:
Union Services at the Park
A meeting of representatives from the different churches was held in the lecture room of the Presbyterian church last Monday evening and the question of holding union meetings in the park similar to...
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You might not believe it given the Baby Brezza Formula Machine mess and the television volume debacle, but Grandma Mary and I got another chance to watch our granddaughter Brooke for a couple of hours Saturday morning.
Brooke’s mom and dad were in the Jubilee Days parade in Hartford...