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A look through the Brainerd Dispatch archives with Terry McCollough combing the microfilm for tidbits of history through the decades going back to 1921.

They saved democracy from fascism World War II veterans’ numbers are dwindling, but their spirit endures Dick Maley represents the World War II veterans in the Mount Angel parade this Fourth of July. “We think we do a lot of good,” he says of the Mount Angel American Legion Post 89, of which he is a member. The group helps veterans in need with wheelchairs, walkers and other daily necessities, spon-sors scholarships and provides a color guard for veterans’ memorial services. He also belongs to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. (Kristen Hannum/Catholic Senti...

BBC News By Rebecca Cafe image copyrightGetty Images image captionThe Hampstead Heath Act of 1871 set out how the land should be managed, decreeing that it must be preserved in its natural state and not be "manicured" Hampstead Heath, a tranquil piece of countryside in the vast sprawl of London, has long been one of the capital's most cherished public spaces. Popular with swimmers, nature lovers and many an author - CS Lewis is said to have been inspired to write The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe while walking there on a snowy day - the land was granted protected status 150 years ago.

BBC News By Rebecca Cafe image copyrightGetty Images image captionThe Hampstead Heath Act of 1871 set out how the land should be managed, decreeing that it must be preserved in its natural state and not be "manicured" Hampstead Heath, a tranquil piece of countryside in the vast sprawl of London, has long been one of the capital's most cherished public spaces. Popular with swimmers, nature lovers and many an author - CS Lewis is said to have been inspired to write The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe while walking there on a snowy day - the land was granted protected status 150 years ago.

This Was Brainerd - May 21 A look through the Brainerd Dispatch archives with Terry McCollough combing the microfilm for tidbits of history through the decades going back to 1921. Written By: Terry McCollough | × This truck belonged to Silas Hall's Transfer Line just after World War I. It was used for hauling freight from the NP (Northern Pacific Railroad) depot to stores around town as well as for other kinds of moving. The picture was taken in front of the railroad freight office. Before the truck, Silas Hal used teams of horses and wagons which he kept at 415 M...