This was Brainerd
OCTOBER 4
20 years ago (1984)
The Crow Wing County town of Ironton has shown what can be done when citizens pull together. The folks there have saved the post office.
30 years ago (1974)
As of now, with the pulling of the trap nets from No. 3 pond, the total Walleye stocking program for the Gull Lake chain has now exceed 101,000 fingerlings.
40 years ago (1964)
The Citizen State Bank here is observing its 75th anniversary. The bank had its beginnings in 1884 when Brainerd was only 18 years old.
60 years ago (1944)
Adv. Model Meat Market T.H. Schaefer & Sons: Pot roast 22 pound, round steak 29 pound, sirloin steak 29 pound, porterhouse steak 35 pound.
80 years ago (1924)
"Black Cow," The new drink is delicious when made with Ives' Ice Cream, as served at McColl's.
100 years ago (1904)
Mrs. J.W. Koop and her little daughter left this afternoon for Staples for a visit. Martin Seavey, of Deerwood is in the city today.