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RichardBy Lorrine Ettel of Sauk CentreThis brother of mine was a big teaseFull of the dickens and tricks up his sleevesI had fun with him high on the swingTo look over the chicken coop that was the thingHe met a young gal, her name is IreneShe was his dea...
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The PoetBy Byron Tandler of VerndaleSome folks drink their corn, While others have to grow it; But I write mine down on paper, And they say I’m a poet.Some folks get paid for doing this, So I thought that I’d just try it; But no matter how g...
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Recipe ExchangeBy Shirley Ross of AlexandriaI didn’t have potatoes so I substituted rice. I didn’t have paprika so I used another spice.I didn’t have tomato paste so I used tomato sauceNot half a can, but the whole can, I didn’...
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Winger MoansBy Jan Devick of GlenwoodMy arms got shorterMy ankles got stiffI can’t do much of anythingAnymore in a jifDad always saidTo get this oldYou got to be real toughTake your pills....drink prunesWheaties ain’t enoughAvoid driving at ...
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Bennie's 91stBy Lorraine Sellgren-Davis of Alexandria/ForadaHappy birthday Bennie on your 91st yearAs you celebrate today with family and friends that are here.We've known you Bennie for a very long time,As a hardworking man, farming during good and hard ...
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Dear FatherBy Virginia Louise Lee of GlenwoodI can see your strong hands uponThe beveled sandstoneThe mortar that put them into placeWhere are the fathers that builtOur childhood homesStaved by our memoriesOf steady strength and honorYou were a silent bui...
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FriendshipsBy Ruby Nelson of Parkers PrairieIt’s great to have some friendshipsto cherish from day to day.Someone who will listen and encouragea friend along the way.Just an ordinary personto help laugh each care away. And gently pull you back toge...
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Fond MemoriesBy Hulda Rossum of AlexandriaAs I sit and reminisce, fond memories fill my mind. I think of a special uncle, always funny, always kind. My mother in a rocker, holding us when we were ill. Rocking and singing, in my mind I see her still. I rem...
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Ski CountryBy Charlotte Berg of WillmarSnow all around and more on the wayLuck to the skiers and all who playThe hills are deep with a powder fine snowHey, get your skis, come on, let’s goI’ll ride to the top, on a rickety chairJust let me s...
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Last month, Senior Perspective publisher, Jim Palmer, made some predictions for the year 2009. Shortly after the column was run, many of the predictions were proven to be bad one. Jim also stumbled upon some more predictions, these from the Ladies Home ...
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George the preacher, in his Sunday sermon, used “Forgive Your Enemies†as his subject. After a long sermon, he asked how many were willing to forgive their enemies. About half held up their hands. Not satisfied he ranted and raved for anoth...
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Lena: “Der is trouble vit da car, sveetheart. It has vater in da carburetor.â€Ole: “Vater in da carburetor? Dat is ridiculous.â€Lena: “Ole, I tell you da car has vater in the carburetor.â€Ole: “You don’t even ...
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    A married couple went to he hospital to have their baby delivered. Upon their arrival, the doctor said he had invented a new machine that would transfer a portion of the mother’s labor pain to the father. He asked if they were w...
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Submitted by Jo Ann Turchin of HenningIngredients2 cans pork and beans1 pound hamburger2 cans tomato sauceBrown sugarSliced onionsBacon slicesDirectionsFry the hamburger in dry pan. Break up and stir together with the beans and tomato sauce. Pour into a c...
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Submitted by Pat O’Connor of SpicerIngredients1 pound Jimmy Dean sage sausage1 medium onion, chopped2 stalks celery3 medium potatoes, chopped1 bag frozen corn or 2 cans corn4 cups chicken broth, one carton1 can Rotel tomatoes, mild original2 cups m...
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Submitted by Judy Dunn of Dallas Center, IAIngredients1 pound frozen bread dough, thawed6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 cup butter or margarine, meltedDirectionsCut dough into 16 pieces; shape into balls. Place on a floured...
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Submitted by Ruth Boersma of KerkhovenIngredients1 step angel food cake mix1 can lemon pie filling1 cup coconut DirectionsMix all together. Spray cookie with nonstick spray. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar when cooled....
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Submitted by Lavonne Frier of AlexandriaIngredients8 ounces refrigerated crescent rolls, in a tube2 teaspoons prepared mustard1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut to half inch pieces1 medium onion, chopped1/2 cup sliced mushrooms1/4 cup butter, c...
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Submitted by Monica Kral of HoffmanIngredients1 egg white, unbeaten3/4 cup white sugar1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar1 teaspoon vanilla1/4 cup boiling waterDirectionsMix the first four ingredients in a small, deep bowl. Add boiling water and beat to stiff pe...
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Submitted by Duane Kasten of SpringfieldIngredients3/4 cup sugar1 cup dark Karo syrup1 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter4 cups Special K cerealDirectionsBring sugar and Karo syrup to a boil. Add peanut butter, stirring until melted. Pour over cereal. Drop on w...
