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September 18-19 and moon phases for planting and harvesting information, household hints, astrological data, jokes, railroad schedules, medical advice, postal rates, recipes, and a wealth of other information. anac seed catalogs and garden d subtle outreach methods to aker way to outsiders Shaker almanacs shared weather forecasts, planting advice, and recipes alongside testimonials and tales of salvation “If you would have a lovely garden, you should live a lovely life” went a famous Shaker saying. Garden manuals provided tips on all aspects of cultivation A successful harvest, led to more orders for seeds, and greater profits for the Believers

The earliest almanacs date back to Ancient Egypt The first Almanac to be published in the United States was by William Pierce Mariner in 1639. Benjamin Franklin’s “Poor Richard’s Almanack,” first published in 1732, was full of wit, wisdom, and useful hints that delighted Franklin’s fellow citizens for the next 25 years His words of wisdom continue to inspire new generations of Americans with his humor and practicality. Some of the best quotes from old Ben include, “Fish and visitors stink after three days,” “People who are wrapped up in themselves make small packages,” and “One good husband is worth two good wives, for the scarcer things are the more they are valued ” A 1749 issue of PRA recently brought $3,000 at an auction!

The Old Farmers Almanac first appeared in 1793 and is perhaps the best known. Each almanac is filled with dozens of sometimes useful, and often strange, information STILIN PRIT??

Almanacs are an affordable collectible. If a family in the 1800s or early 1900s owned two books, they were probably the Bible and an almanac. The almanac was an annual publication that adds to the high number of available copies John Baer’s Sons began publishing the Agricultural Almanacs in the 1830s The Howe Mercantile has dozens of Baer’s almanacs from the 1850s to the 1960s. Wouldn’t it be fun to buy one as a birthday gift for someone from his or her “birth year?”

And remember to heed Baer’s almanac advice from an epitaph on a scolding wife by her husband: “Here my poor Bridget’s corpse doth lie, she is a rest – and so am I ”

Dr Georgia Caraway, former director of the Denton County Museums for 14 years, and her friends opened the Howe Mercantile on April 25. Store hours are Thursday through Saturday, noon until 8 p.m. In addition to Tips, Tools, & Techniques: Caring for Your Antiques and Collectibles, she has written four Denton history books and is working on a 5th history about the North Texas State Fair and Rodeo.

Nellie Cook 1926-2015

Mama Suzy's Sweets &

r and showed unconditional love for her family and friends She loved to play the piano and spend time with her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. She had an unwavering faith in God, loved to read her Bible and prayed much for others She was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church in Howe. She and her husband taught the junior training union class for many years and ministered together in the nursing homes Nellie was also recognized by the church for her 50 years of service working with children

She is survived by her children Mary Ruth Cook of Dallas, Linda Goucher of Howe, and Johnny Cook of Quinlan, grandchildren Amber Ewalt and husband Quinton of Pottsboro, Shannon Pugh of Howe, Chad Goucher and wife Sarah of Dallas, David Goucher of Denton, great-grandchildren Cameron Pugh, Noah Pugh, Caleb Ewalt, and Wyatt Ewalt

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and brother James McGuffee.

Funeral Service will be at 10:00am, Saturday, July 25, 2015 at First Baptist Church in Howe with Roger Tidwell and Kevin Bouse officiating with burial to follow at Holloway Cemetery The family will receive friends Friday, July 24, 2015 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Scoggins Funeral Home & Crematory You may sign the online guest book at wwwscogginsfuneralhome com

chamber mixer on Thursday

The Howe Area Chamber of Commerce hosted their second mixer since restarting the organization back in January The highlight of the night was the catering of amazing food by Mama Suzy's Sweets & Eats, which is a new business to the Howe area "Mama Suzy", the owner, is building a facility in Luella and will serve the North Texas area just as she has when previously located in Whitewright

Chamber President Robert Cannaday addressed the 30 or so in attendance and welcomed them to the chamber office which is located at 101 E Denny St in downtown Economic Development Director Monte Walker also spoke for a few moments about a promotional fundraiser that Dr Georgia Caraway started for the renovation of the church Caraway purchased several benches and they have been places in downtown Howe on the north side Those benches will be painted black and a business can donate $200 and have their name painted in white on the benches. As well as the business name,