This was Brainerd
FEBRUARY 28
20 years ago (1987)
Brainerd varsity debaters Steffen Johnson and Chris Kelkar, won the right to compete in the National Forensic League National Tournament June 14-19 at Cincinnati. They were named champions of the Northern Light District Tournament held here.
30 years ago (1977)
Brainerd's Golden Glove boxing team, in something of a Cinderella performance, won the Class A Sectional Championships and qualified three fighters for the Upper Midwest Tournament yesterday.
40 years ago (1967)
Effective Monday, March 6
Haircuts: Adults $2.
Children under 12, $1.75.
Barbers Union Local 674.
60 years ago (1947)
Wholesale butter prices took a one cent hike this morning with top grade selling at 78 cents a pound in Brainerd.
80 years ago (1927)
Specials:
A good electric iron, $2,95.
A sturdy giant alarm clock, $1.29.
A high grade boiler, $3.75.
Lunch kit with thermos, $1.45.
Alderman-Maghan Company
100 years ago (1907)
New law increases pay of employees in the post office.
The pay of the rural carriers which is now $60 per month has been increased to $75. Clerks and carriers will receive $600, $800 and $1,100 and $1,200 a year.