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The History of Bruno

After World War I, a wave of socialism and unionism was the “in thing” for liberals and intellectuals. A Farmers Union was organized at Bruno. The theme was that farmers were being exploited by merchants and bankers. The Union urged farmers to become their own manager and merchants.
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Music Fills the Air

Music filled the air at Bull Shoals Lake – White River State Park May 17 when the University of Arkansas Chamber Music Tour played on the patio of the Visitor Center overlooking the White River. The outdoor setting was a wonderful venue for the student groups to share their talents. Three outstanding student ensembles included Castalia Saxophone Quartet, Hawksbill Winds and Loblolly Brass Quintet. All musicians are students at UA Fayetteville. The groups have performed and competed at various events and competitions.
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Bills Improve and Expand VA Mammography Services, Cancer Care

Washington - A pair of legislative initiatives championed by U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) to modernize Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) breast cancer screening policies and the delivery of lifesaving care for women veterans unanimously passed the U.S. House of Representatives late Wednesday and are headed to the president’s desk to be signed into law.
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Cooking with Mumzy!

Hello readers and friends of the Mountaineer Echo, I hope this week finds everyone in good health and happy spirits. Spring has sprung and we are already having temperatures in the mid 90’s. I will say this I was by no means ready for it to get so hot so fast. Always remember with it being so hot to stay hydrated. Robert and I added one more thing to our daily calendar, we have been coaching Baseball and these teenagers are coming along very well for not have been playing very long at all. We haven’t won a game yet, but we have gone from not getting any points to having anywhere from three to ten runs. So, we are showing improvement. I hope everyone has a wonderful week and As Always remember the Little Things.
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Alicia Van Der Veer, Soapmaker

Step into the building behind her home and one will discover how and where Alicia Van Der Veer makes soap. Not just any plain soap by the kind that makes one want to use it to smell good and get clean. Each soap is made to look unique and have a name like none other.
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