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Wandering Through Old News
Doctor Reveals Phony Labels on Seized Liquors, The Long Beach Sun (Long Beach, California), April 30, 1934 So it only had alcohol in the purported “absinthe”? Wouldn’t that just be the equivalent of today’s Everclear? No sweet fennel, no green anise, no grand wormwood flowers and leaves? Sounds like Dr. J.D. Donshee is upset because…
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May Flowers Bring May Memories
Enjoy another installment where we explore May’s of the past. We Want A Child Film Listing, The Daily News (Los Angeles, California), May 7, 1954 Never heard of this one before, but this film seems interesting. This Danish film from 1954, touches on abortion, adultery, pregnancy, and infertility. Has anyone out there seen it? Leave…
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May Flowers Also Bring News From The Past
Movies, medical ailments, and corsets are on the agenda for this month’s post. Amundson Goes Over Pole in 2,000 Mile Flight, The Key West Citizen (Key West, Florida), May 18, 1926 News of Roald Amundson’s flight over the North Pole on May 12, 1926 reaches the Southern most part of Florida. Tragically, Amundson would disappear…
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What Happened Years Ago In February
Let’s take a trip through some old Newspapers. “Orange Blossom Coffee Advertisement.” South Pasadena Courier, February 21, 1922. Start your day off right with a good ol’ cup of Java! “WM. Schlect Advertisement.” Perrysburg Journal , February 24, 1916. Just sitting here wondering what a good running automobile of this type and vintage would sell…
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