There’s a lot of housewives on the farm who must wish today they had never sold the flock of hens. It was their chore to feed the chickens, collect the eggs and take them to market. They got the money for groceries and a few glad items. The mistresses of flocks of 200 leghorns gave up the ...
When going to the movies, people typically think about movie stars such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Streep, or Brad Pitt, but in New Ulm, John Pfeiffer may be the most familiar face at the cinema. Pfeiffer has been working at movie theaters for more than 40 years doing cleaning and other ...
By Terry and Kim Kovel A mechanical bank like this “Two Frogs” bank used to put on a show for as little as a penny. Place the coin on the flat spot on the small frog’s chest, press the lever on the back of the bank, and the large frog opens its mouth to catch the coin as the small frog kicks it in. In the 19th century, mechanical banks taught children that saving money could be fun. Now, collectors save up their money to buy them: This bank was the top seller at a Morphy auction, bringing in $12,800. Cast-iron mechanical banks from the late 19th to early 20th century have been ...
In the old days when clothes were sewn and mended at home instead of bought ready-made, spools of thread were household essentials. You would see a spool cabinet in any country store, usually on the counter. They were shaped like a miniature chest of drawers, with lettering on the front of each drawer, often on a plaque or window, telling you the company’s name, the type of thread and colors of thread stored in that drawer. This one is a different stylewhich may be one reason why it sold for $1,063 at an auction by Case Antiques. It is ...
We all have our favorite types of stories. Many people love a good mystery. Others love a heartwarming romance. Some people prefer true crime or biography. Still others enjoy horror stories that make you want to leave the light on. Whatever your preference, there is benefit in reading outside your comfort zone. Research has shown that reading many different types of books improves your vocabulary and writing skills, helps you see the world through different perspectives, and can help improve memory recall. Today I would like to recommend you give ...
NEW ULM — St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church on 7th South and Washington has a cornerstone with the year 1948. This is the founding date of the church, which is celebrating its 75 anniversary this year with a series of special services to honor the milestone. The theme of the anniversary ...
