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100 Years Ago April 17, 1919 It is now Capt. Doyle. Friends of Lieut. E. O. Doyle, dentist in the Chaugren block, are congratulating him this week upon the captain's commission he received last Friday direct from General Pershin's headquarters in France. Capt. Doyle saw extensive...

Spring will bring many beautiful and wonderful things with it to us Minnesotans (assuming you're one that doesn't suffer from allergies). Outside of the obvious warmer weather, lakes opening up and trees getting buds, people are starting to get outside, yards are being tended to,...

100 Years Ago April 10, 1919 Three brothers die within one week. A very sad incident occurred last week when three brothers, the sons of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Wilcox, died on the A. N. Drake farm east of Villard. All three died from influenza and pneumonia. Mr. Wilcox had just purchased...

100 Years Ago April 3, 1919 Child injured by boiling sap. Laura White, a 6 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dode Whte of Leslie, is at the Park Region hospital in Osakis recovering from the effects of a terrible accident. At 6 o'clock last evening she fell into a pan of boiling maple...

100 Years Ago March 27, 1919 Women's right to vote. Minnesota Gov. J. A. A. Burnquist today signed the bill giving women the right to vote for president at the next election and all future elections. Leading suffragists and several members of the legislature were present and witnessed...

Well, I believe we have had an old-fashioned winter this year. Lots of cold and snow and school closings. Last Wednesday was the first day of spring and I see some of our birds are coming back, so spring is close.

100 Years Ago March 20, 1919 Postal rates to be reduced. Post offices are receiving official notification from Washington that the postal rates which prevailed before the war are to become effective July 1 next. This will mean the return of the 2-cent letter postage. Mayor recovering...

Recently, I was appointed to join the Osakis Economic Development Agency as the Osakis City Council representative. Economic development is something I am passionate about; my graduate school degree is in the subject, and I am fortunate enough to spend the bulk of my time working...

100 Years Ago March 13, 1919 Soldiers get bonus. Chairman C. H. Jensen of the Douglas County Draft Board says that the revenue act approved Feb. 24, 1919, authorizes the payment of a $60 bonus to members of military forces separated from active service. Every soldier or nurse who...

Surprise: According to Dictionary.com, the word surprise means the following: "to strike or occur to with a sudden feeling of wonder or astonishment, as through unexpectedness; come upon or discover suddenly and unexpectedly; to elicit or bring out suddenly and without warning."

100 Years Ago March 6, 1919 Osakis wins second place in girls' contest. The Sub-District Declamatory and Dramatic contest was held in Alexandria Friday evening, Feb. 28. There were four high schools represented. Luciele Jensen placed second in the Declamatory and fourth in the Dramatic...

Well folks — another season of big fish has come and gone. Last weekend marked the end of another fishing season for pike, walleyes and bass in our area until the fun starts again in this spring. It wasn't a bad season, nor was it an unbelievable season. There were plenty of...

100 Years Ago Feb. 27, 1919 Sergeant cited for bravery. Raymond Aleshire, son of U.G. Aleshire, has been cited by Major-General McGlachlin for conspicuous bravery in the battle of the Argonne Forest. The citation stated that on October 1-11, 1918, Sergeant Raymond Aleshire, Company...

Welcome to Winter Driving 101. Hopefully by the time this article makes it to print, all the bad winter weather will be done with. But in case that doesn't happen here are a few pointers for vehicle operators that may make it a bit safer.