BY LEOTA KELLETT Director, Historical Society The last remaining one story brick business building on Minnesota Street in New Ulm is now the property of the Brown County Historical Society. The property was purchased by funds given to the Society for the site. The principal donors are ...
The words “Tom Holland” and “spoilers” can immediately illicit snickering. There are compilation videos on YouTube of the “Spider-Man “ star accidentally revealing too much about the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His slip-ups and near-giveaways have become a running joke among his co-stars and filmmakers. The actor found himself in familiar territory with his new twisty, surprise-laden series “The Crowded Room,” now streaming on Apple TV+ — and says by comparison, keeping quiet about Marvel is a piece of cake. “With Marvel... it’s all about the villain, the costume, ...
When new technology is invented, the devices replaced don’t immediately disappear. This candelabrum is marked with “1887.” If that is the year it was made, candles had not been the predominant form of indoor lighting for a long time. In 1782, Aime Argand patented a lamp that had a hollow wick and burned any fluid oil. New types of oil lamps and fuels to use with them, like whale oil, turpentine, kerosene and even lard, appeared throughout the 19th century. Thomas Edison invented the incandescent light bulb in 1879. Candles did not fall entirely out of use, of course; candlesticks ...
toward fast-paced, frothy, and fun thrillers and mysteries. Oh, who am I kidding? That’s what I prefer most of the time! Here are a few I’ve enjoyed lately that would pair well with a patio and a cold refreshment. Author Emily is recovering from a long illness and going through a rough divorce. She’s also trying desperately to meet the deadline for her next cozy mystery while facing a nasty case of writer’s block. So, when her lifelong best friend Chess invites her to spend six weeks in Italy, all expenses paid, Emily immediately books a plane ticket. Their villa is ...
MONDAY Salisbury steak with gravy, baked potato with sour cream, peas and carrots, bread, tropical fruit and milk. TUESDAY Creamy Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, carrots, bread, pudding and milk. WEDNESDAY Turkey noodle casserole, broccoli florets, cinnamon baked apple slices, dinner roll, cookie and milk. THURSDAY Tater tot casserole, romaine salad with dressing, peaches, dinner roll, bar and milk. FRIDAY Turkey Alfredo with pasta, carrots, pears, garlic bread stick, dessert and milk. The New Ulm Community Center is OPEN for in person dining. Call 359-2243 for ...
By Terry and Kim Kovel Mechanical banks function as both a toy and a useful, even educational, device. Deposit a coin and a figure dances or jumps into the air, an animal swallows the coin, a flag is raised or another action is performed. They entertain children and encourage them to save money. Now, antique mechanical banks, particularly the cast-iron examples made in the 1800s, sell for impressive prices. Later mechanical banks can sell well, too. This lithographed tin “Watch Me Grow” bank was made in the 1940s by General Metal in Canada and sold for $615 Canadian (about $459 ...
