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A Little History Is Good For The Soul
Closing Out Sale, Omaha Daily Bee (Omaha, Nebraska), April 27, 1902 Anybody in the market for an upright piano? May we suggest Schmoller & Mueller in Council Bluffs? They seem to have great bargains! Chocolate Angel Parfait Recipe, Panama City Pilot (Panama City, Florida) This sounds quite nice. We love chocolate in this office. Let…
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The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same
Ethyl is in Good Company, Omaha World Herald (Omaha, Nebraska), April 3, 1929 Ethyl gasoline was the first “Anti-Knock” gasoline on the market and is comparable to the “Premium” gasoline we are offered today. This lead-based fuel would adhere to the cylinder walls and was easily scraped away by the piston rings, thus providing better…
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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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March From The Past- Part III
Fricassed Chicken with Shortcake Recipe, The Boston Globe (Boston, MA), March 27, 1895 OK, this chicken recipe sounds quite good. My mouth is watering a little. May’s Cakes Recipes, The Boston Globe (Boston, MA), March 27, 1895 It’s apparent that May liked to bake cakes. I’d try them all. Blue Parrot Tea Room Advertisement, The…
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March From The Past
Looking back over the years at what was happening in the month of March. It’s March already. Where did January and February go? Have a seat and a cup of Earl Grey and let’s look at some newspaper articles from Marches of the past. Ham de Fillets Recipe, The Boston Globe (Boston, MA), March 27,…
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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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