Historical Perspective: The sweet journey of bee hunting

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Historical Perspective: The sweet journey of bee hunting


Bee hunting was done in the past to provide extra sweetness for dishes and medicinal uses. (Photo submitted by Bill Schuette)

In 1859, one of La Valle township’s early settlers, H.C. Palmer, recounted an interesting pastime for him and his brother-in-law, John Sanborn.

 

 


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