5 years ago

Citizen’s Advocate

Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019

Vaping, Juuling, E-hookah, Vape sticks and Vape pens—no matter the name, e-cigarettes are a growing epidemic throughout the country. And like the battle with cigarettes a generation ago, schools, public health organizations and communities alike are doing their best to curb a growing habit among some of the youngest children in the region. “From our perspective, what we are trying to do is get out and do as much education as we can,” said Otter Tail County Public Health Director Jody Lien. 

You don’t have to wait in a pumpkin patch like Linus to find a perfect pumpkin this weekend in Ottertail. That’s because the Williams Company Store and several local businesses will do all the work for you, and find that perfect pumpkin to carve and take home all the same.  On Saturday, beginning at 11 a.m., the streets of Ottertail will turn a shade of orange and guests will have the opportunity to indulge in all things pumpkin during the annual Pumpkin Festival in Ottertail.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for people who get their thrills from ghosts, goblins, chainsaws and buckets of fake blood. This October will be no different along 2nd St. and Fergus Ave. as the annual Henning Haunted House kicks off Friday night.

25 years ago

Thursday, Oct. 13, 1999

The Henning Advocate

A Great Pumpkin harvest For Young Vendor—Pumpkins, gourds and corn were some of the produce available for sale during Octoberfest in Henning. Hannah Cordes, daughter of Steve and Lisa Cordes, helped her mom sell out of Henning-grown pumpkins and other autumn spoils of the garden. Lisa reported a brisk business in the early Saturday morning of Octoberfest, as residents came looking for that perfect pumpkin to carve for Halloween.

The county maintenance garage at Vining will close around Nov. 1, but residents of the area should’t worry about service. The county roads will continue to be maintained with equipment stored at other neighboring garages. County Highway Engineer Rick West told the Otter Tail County Board last week about his decision, which he said was made to make his department more efficient.

50 years ago

Thursday, Oct. 18, 1974

The Henning Advocate

Louie Bendickson and son, Leland, of Henning found a porcupine, an animal seldom seen in this area, near Mason Lake five miles west of Henning. The animal was dead when they found it lying alongside the road.

Homecoming candidates are: Jim Espeland, Deb Taylor, Kevin Greenwalt, Joyce Dreyer, Mark Soutor and Kim Peterson. Announcement of the king and queen will be made tonight (Thursday) at the bonfire and pep fest, with the coronation ceremony set for 10:30 a.m. Friday at the school.

75 years ago

Thursday, Oct. 18, 1949

The Henning Advocate

Parkers Prairie ties Henning 12-12 in upset. Injuries also continue to plague in the slippery and muddy field with Ferber suffering a badly injured nose early in the game. Egan went in as his replacement and ended up with a bad leg forcing Ferber into action again. This Friday the team goes to New York Mills for another game that promises to be a close one. Henning has to win this one to remain in the running for the west half championship.

100 years ago

Thursday, Oct. 17, 1924

The Henning Advocate

Cabbage Bad for Butter— In the fall of the year, creameries frequently have trouble with their butter caused by patrons feeding cabbage to the cows. Cabbage and especially the outer leaves and the stumps, impart a disagreeable oily flavor to the butter, and the creamery patrons should be careful to see that this kind of feed is kept away from their milking cows.

It’s a safe bet that gasoline will be taxed next year in this state. Now that 36 out of the 48 states have liked the gas tax and most others are to adopt it soon, what is the common sense move for the legislature of a leading tourist state like this? This will mean an extra $500,000 or more of extra income to the state. It’s fair to say that Minnesota with thousands of auto tourists using the roads here and every year will not be the last to adopt the painless and popular tax.