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Tag Archives: holiday
2019: Valentines Day Remembrances
My very gentle Valentine, Since for me you were born too soon, And I for you was born too late. God forgives him who has estranged Me from you for the whole year. I am already sick of love, My … Continue reading
Old New Hampshire Recipes for the Holidays
Yes, it is that time of year once again. The Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays often mean you have a house full of guests. Many decisions need to be made about what to feed them. If you are looking for some … Continue reading
Posted in History, Humor, Really Old News, Recipes
Tagged Christmas, food, Hampshire, holiday, local, new, New Hampshire, NH, recipe, Thanksgiving
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100 Years Ago: The Tidal Wave Ships of July 4th 1918
On the Fourth of July 1918 the United States celebrated the holiday with a Tidal Wave of ships. From both coasts–Portland, Maine to Portland Oregon and at Great Lakes ports a virtual tsunami when ninety-five new ships were launched. It … Continue reading
Posted in History, Military of New Hampshire, NH WW1 Military
Tagged 1 One, 4, 4th, 95 ships, Chibiabos, Day, Fourth, Hampshire, Haverhill, holiday, I, Independence, July, Kaiser, L H Shattuck, launch wooden, milestone, Milton, new, New Hampshire, Newington, NH, pershing bridge, Piscataqua, Portsmouth, river, Roy H Beattie, Shattuck, ship, shipyard, tidal wave, tsunami, war, world, WW1, WWI
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New Hampshire Christmas Gifts and Events of 100 Years Ago (1916)
In December of 1916, one hundred years ago, the Portsmouth (NH) Herald offered tidbits of local information along with advertisements for Christmas gifts and food. These offerings are a window into New Hampshire’s past.
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Tagged 1916, 2016, ad, advertisement, burlesque, camera, Christmas, clothing, dance, entertainment, follies, gift, Hampshire, holiday, Kodak, new, New Hampshire, NH, North Church, Portsmouth, stereopticon, tog, tradition
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