Author Archives: Janice Brown

Zatae Leola (Longsdorff) Straw, M.D.

Zatae L. (Longsdorff) Straw, M.D. was a noted physician, wife, mother, and prominent citizen of Manchester New Hampshire. She was … Continue reading

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Poem: "Shadows," by Edna Dean Proctor

See how the shifting lights and shadows fall
Athwart the path where young leaves take the sun!

Blent in a … Continue reading

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Dining in Three States on Thanksgiving Day

“On Thanksgiving day, if any one is so disposed, he can eat his regular meals in three different States without … Continue reading

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Giving Thanks For New Hampshire's Yesterday

I'm certain that each of us can think of one or more events in their life that sparked a life-long … Continue reading

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November Carnivals & Memes

The first edition of Tim Abbott's “Carnival: Cabinet of Curiosities was released yesterday.  Well, not exactly released… it … Continue reading

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