Chuck Johnson, Fairbanks, AK had the most complete answer (and even sent the reference). John Werner, Scarsdale, NY and Kay Mathews Defrancesco, Rathdrum, were pretty close.

The Gaylord Book Charger from Clearwater Memorial Public Library is the answer for Week 241 of Orofino History Trivia a special feature to celebrate the history and heritage of Clearwater Country. Watch each day for another clue.

When you think you know the answer, drop us an email at: info@windowontheclearwater.com. Please, let us know where you are from, if it is out of the area.

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Monday: A common sight before 1988

Tuesday: A distinct sound

Wednesday: In a community gathering place

Thursday: Ink of multiple colors

Friday: Borrowing

Saturday: Books

Monday: Orofino

Tuesday: Common in other areas

Wednesday: Gaylord Bros. Model C

The Gaylord Model C Book Charger that was recently donated to the Clearwater Historical Museum was used to check out books at the Clearwater Memorial Public Library from the late 1970s until about 2003. Prior to the book charger, books were listed in a notebook as they were checked out. After the book charger, the library converted to a computer check-out system.

Watch for a photo and more historical background on the machine shared by Chuck Johnson.

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