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‘Woman Edison” Inventor: Margaret E. Knight of Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts
When you go grocery shopping, you should be thankful to Margaret E. Knight. One of her many inventions, and possibly her most famous one, was a paper-feeding machine for “making and folding square-bottom paper bags.” Prior to this time paper … Continue reading
Posted in Genealogy, History, New Hampshire Inventors, New Hampshire Women
Tagged engine, first, Framingham, Hampshire, inventor, Knight, MA, machine, machinery, Manchester, Margaret, Massachusetts, mills, motor, new, New Hampshire, NH, paper, paper bag, patent
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One Hundred Years Ago: The Art of Driving a Motorcycle
Even before World War I the motorcycle was used by both sides during the Mexican War. General Pershing was a big fan of the vehicle, and they soon became a substitute for horses during WWI. The Indian and the Harley … Continue reading
1928 Christmas Greetings from Nelson-Vuilleumier Inc of Manchester NH
John Guy Nelson and Jules Etienne Vuilleumier smile smugly from behind the wheel of one of their best automobiles on this Christmas card. On 10 November 1923 the two men, from very different backgrounds, had formed a partnership called Nelson-Vuilleumier … Continue reading
Manchester New Hampshire Shoemaker, Mechanic, Harley Motorcycle Dealer, Motorcycle Club Founder: Joseph Exilia Forest (1880-1929)
This year (2015) is the 100th Anniversary of the Manchester (NH) Motorcycle Club. Though this club officially lists its birthday as 1915, it’s technically 19 years older, as it began as a bicycle club in 1896 created by Joseph E. … Continue reading
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Tagged 100 years anniversary birthday, bicycle, competition, cycle, Davidson, dealer, dealership, early, Elm, forest, Forrest, garage, George, Gilbert, Gladys, gypsy tour, Harley, Indian, Joseph, Laconia, Louise, Manchester, motor, motorcycle, New Hampshire, NH, Perro, Pete, Pete Forrest, race, racing, Roamers, shop, Street, Weirs
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