10 years ago (1993)"A nationwide trend toward healthier lifestyles and eating habits has given sudden popularity to the otherwise unattractive wild turkey.Tedd Larson raises wild turkeys with his father-in-law Fred Metzger at his farm south of Hills. What began six years ago as a small hobby for the men is steadily becoming a business as demand for the birds is growing."25 years ago (1978)"School District 670 will have a new superintendent beginning the first of the year.Norman R. Miller, superintendent at Spring Valley, was hired by the school board during a special meeting Friday noon.His contract includes the dates of Jan. 2, 1979, through June 30, 1980. Erling Tofteland, board chairman, said the terms of the contract call for salary and benefits of approximately $32,000 annually."50 years ago (1953)"Earl Seeman, of Jasper Telephone Company at Jasper, said Sunday that damage from ice to his lines would possibly amount to $20,000. He said he might be able to restore the system to operation with an expenditure of half that amount, but he wasn’t sure."75 years ago (1928)"Rock County gave Herbert Hoover, Governor Christianson and all other Republican candidates on the state ticket, with the exception of Arthur E. Nelson, substantial majorities. Herbert Hoover carried the county by a majority of 1,234, winning out in every precinct in the county but two, tying in Beaver Creek village and losing in Magnolia village."100 years ago (1903)"The sporting columns of the daily papers contain the announcement that the Hillebrand brothers, Arthur and Homer, have signed with the Washington, D.C., American League team. Arthur’s position with the Washington team will be the pitcher’s box and Homer will play first base."
