Another year in the ledger and a new one, 2020, has begun which happens to be the start of a new decade. According to the Chinese zodiac, 2020 is the year of the Rat. I find that fitting since it’s an election year. There are plenty of folks that make predictions (both political and societal) for the upcoming year. Well, here are my top 5 predictions that have nothing to do with politics or society.
For all you history buffs out there, here’s a little January history. All these events happened in January.
January 1, 1863, The Emancipation Proclamation signed by President Abraham Lincoln freed the slaves in the states rebelling against the Union.
January 1, 1892, Ellis Island opened. Until its closing in 1954, over 20 million people legally arrived in America.
January 3, 1959, Alaska was admitted as the 49th U.S. state.
January 4, 1790, President George Washington delivered the first State of the Union address.
January 8, 1815, The Battle of New Orleans occurred as General Andrew Jackson and American troops inflicted over 2,000 casualties against the British.
January 8, 1964, President Lyndon Johnson started America’s War on Poverty. Not sure if we won this one or not. https://www.britannica.com/topic/War-on-Poverty
January 10, 1878, the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote was introduced in Congress.
January 12, 1999, President Bill Clinton sent a check for $850,000 to Paula Jones officially ending the sexual harassment legal case. What a trendsetter.
January 28, 1986, The U.S. Space Shuttle Challenger exploded.
Stop by Wells Brother, your one-stop shop for all your pet, gardening and lawn supplies. Check out our calendar and sign up for one of our many events this spring.
Bag Balm is the ultimate skin solution for rough, dry skin. Versatile and intensely moisturizing, it’s the original remedy that helps maintain and revitalize skin like no other – even in the toughest conditions. Bag balm created to preserve and protect against the harsh winters of Vermont – 120 years later, this timeless formula is still saving skin. This tried and true long-lasting rescue balm, originally formulated in 1899 with only 4 simple ingredients, has stood the test of time.
Bag Balm can be used on humans and animals. If your cow udders are suffering from dry skin you might want to consider using this balm. If you don’t have any udders to worry about you can also use it on your hands and feet.
Swing by Wells Brothers and pick up an 8 oz tin today.
Got a hard-to-buy-for person on your list this year? Check out our December gift ideas and head over to Wells Brothers, Pet, Lawn & Garden Supply for unique and useful gifts that are sure to bring a smile.
Roy Clark talked about how he made extra money by selling “beaded belts, moccasins, jams and jellies out of the back of a blue Nash”. We don’t have blue Nash, beaded belts or moccasins, but we do have jams and jellies in stock now.
The birds start to feed more during the cooler months. Wells Brothers can help you keep those bird feeders full for our feathered friends.
It’s a good time of year to put a layer of compost on the yard. It adds a lot of organic material into the soil and your lawns will start stronger in the spring. Wells Brothers does rent out a compost spreader for this task.
Are you a deer hunter and didn’t get a food plot planted this year? Seed wheat is on sale by the pound for $1.25, while supplies last. We also have coupons for Antlermax deer feed and Mountain House meals on our website.
Looking for last-minute stocking stuffers? Wells Brothers has a nice selection of Case Knives. They are wicked sharp and all made in America, but with one drawback…… they don’t come with band-aids.
So if you are still stuffing stockings with stuff, think about Bag Balm (moisturizer) soap and Two Old Goat (arthritis) lotion.
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