Yearly Archives: 2007

The New Hampshire Gazette: the Oldest Newspaper in America

Posted on 26 February, 2007 by Janice Brown

Portsmouth, the only port worthy of the name on New-Hampshire's eighteen miles of sea-coast, was originally planted as a mercantile … Continue reading →

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Chamber Pot

Posted on 25 February, 2007 by Janice Brown

A chamber pot typical of those used in New Hampshire. See upcoming article about the history of the privvy (or … Continue reading →

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Raising a Little Hell in New Hampshire: Dublin’s Doris Ethel “Granny D” (Rollins) Haddock (1910-2010)

Posted on 24 February, 2007 by Janice Brown

“We honor certain people in history not so much for what they did during their turbulent lives,

but for what … Continue reading →

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Runnells Brothers, Heroes of WWI

Posted on 23 February, 2007 by Janice Brown

Watch for upcoming article about twin Brothers, Ernest Potter Runnells and Ellsworth Potter Runnells of Concord NH
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New Hampshire’s Common Loon (Gavia immer)

Posted on 22 February, 2007 by Janice Brown

There is nothing common about the Common Loon (Gavia immer). It is believed to be the most primitive bird on … Continue reading →

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