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Editors note: The Daily Mining Gazette, in cooperation with other Upper Peninsula newspapers is running companion pieces to our America 250 stories with a focus on the U.P.’s role in building America. Today's story comes from the Iron Mountain Daily News. Before the advent of the railroad, wagons provided the most common mode of land transportation, and were capable of covering little more than 30 miles a day. Thus, most Americans lived and died close to their birthplace, seldom traveling more than 50 miles from home. With the departure of the nation’s first passenger train from ...

Dear Annie

Dear Annie: I need some serious help. Our son, 36, has been married for three years. In May 2024, our daughter-in-law became pregnant. We were elated. She is a nice young woman, but she does have some anxiety and other issues, which have taken a rather turbulent turn. Unfortunately, the ...

Memorial Day: Honoring Those Who Gave All

As Americans gather for parades, backyard cookouts and the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day remains one of the nation’s most solemn observances — a day set aside to honor the men and women of the United States military who gave their lives in service to their country. Originally ...

To your good health

DEAR DR. ROACH: I read an article a few years back that said if you had vertigo, you more than likely would also have restless legs syndrome and/or hypnic jerks of the body. Did I read this right, or are these symptoms totally unrelated to each other? I'm inquiring because I have all three ...

Dear Annie

Editors note: Annie Lane is off this week. This column originally ran in 2023. Dear Annie: I was doing some spring cleaning and found some receipts in the pockets of one of my husband’s sports coats for some large purchases for his sports memorabilia collection, to the tune of $5,000 to ...

To your good health

DEAR DR. ROACH: What’s better for your health: beer (light or full) or soft drinks (sugar or sugarless)? And why? — W.C.G. ANSWER: Neither alcoholic drinks nor sweetened beverages are on my list of recommended beverages. Alcohol has many toxicities, whether it’s short-term or long-term ...