GOURMET SPECTACULAR ON ’28”
A line of waiters dressed in tuxedos prepare to serve frozen blueberry soufflé in a scene from the annual UW-Stout haute cuisine dinner. Highlights of the 14 course dinner and its preparation can be seen on ‘C’est si bon’ on Mon, Sept 8 at 9:30 p.m. on WHWC-TV Channel 28, Menomonie. September 9, 1980 Dunn County News
NEW BRIDGE ACROSS THE RED CEDAR
The town board of Menomonie has let the contract to build the new bridge across the Red Cedar to the Clinton Bridge Company, of Clinton, Iowa. The bridge is to be an Iron Truss, of a single span, 160 feet long, resting on substantial stone abutments. It is to be completed in every particular, ready for use by the public, at a cost of $4,750. Work will be commenced on the structure sometime in December and will be finished before Spring opens. We profess to know very little about bridges, but from an examination of the plans and specifications we should think it was a very good kind of a bridge and a cheap one, for that amount of money. September 1, 1877 Dunn County News
ZAZA, THE EAST INDIA CLAIRVOYANT, AT HOTEL ROYAL
Zaza, the world’s greatest clairvoyant, is here. She tells your full name, tells names of friends, tells what you called for, reads your entire life instantly and correctly without asking a question. The past vividly recalled. The present unmistakably given, the future clearly foretold. Do not miss this great opportunity to consult Zaza as she remains here only a short time. She has been taught by the great, adepts the development of the more subtle forces of the human organism, or what may be termed the science of the soul. This study leads to the acquisition of powers which appear mysterious to the ordinary senses, but which are only the result of knowledge of natural laws of a more delicate kind than those which are more generally understood. September 1, 1899 Dunn County News
JAMMED HEAD
Sever Everson imbibed too freely of intoxicating beverages last Wednesday night, and with several other rapid youths, became engaged in a drunken brawl at one of the saloons in town. From high words the bibulous individuals came to blows. Clubs and stones were freely used, some one remarking meanwhile “Jam your jammed head!” and the result was that Sever came out of the fracas with his head covered with bumps utterly unknown to phrenology and his scalp about as thoroughly punctured as an ordinarily colander is. The wounded man was taken to Tonnar’s Drug Store and Doc. Nichols plastered up the hurts scientifically. September 6, 1873 Dunn County News
20 WHOLE BEEVES SIZZLE FOR CROWD
Today is barbecue day at the big Dunn County Fair. Twenty whole beeves, prepared by Col. Thomas D. Wilson of Shelbyville, Ind., master of the art, are sizzling over a glowing fire in trenches, and will be handed out to the big throng of spectators. Fifteen hundred gallons of burgoo will he served in tin cups. Ten thousand sandwiches, prepared from 1,000 loaves of bread, will be passed out to the multitude. On the track the 2:15 trot is the first event. Then comes the free-for-all pace, burlesque mule race and gentlemen’s double team race. The races will be interspersed with acrobatic exhibitions. September 14, 1906 Dunn County News
AUSTRALIANS HERE TO SEE SCHOOLS
Allred Williams, director of education, Southern Australia, and Frank Tate, director of education at Victoria, arrived this morning for a two days’ inspection of the Stout Schools. They are in this country to study its educational system. They had planned to spend two days in St. Paul; but learning of Menomonie’s famous schools, decided to devote that time here and will not go to St. Paul. They are thoroughly surprised and delighted with the excellent advantages which Menomonie has to offer. September 19, 1907 Dunn County News
SATURDAY DANCES GROW IN POPULARITY
Last Saturday night’s party at the Boathouse was unusually well attended, and it proved to be one of the most enjoyable of the season. The weather was perfect and all conditions were ideal. The floor was in excellent shape, and the temperature was just cool enough to be comfortable for dancers and yet sufficiently warm to be pleasant for those who cared to enjoy the intermissions in the fresh air of the bright moonlight evening outside. A number of Stout students were present, and more are expected next Saturday evening, Sept. 24. Those who attended found the opportunity an excellent one to become acquainted, and every effort will be made to give all a thoroughly “at home” feeling. They are all invited. While this fine weather continues these novel parties should grow in popularity. September 22, 1910 Dunn County News
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