Author Archives: Janice Brown

Concord New Hampshire Artist: Alice Ericson Cosgrove (1909-1971)

Posted on 3 April, 2007 by Janice Brown

Born Alice Ericson on 16 Feb 1909 in Concord, New Hampshire, the daughter of Finnish immigrants, her father worked as … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire April Fool 1877

Posted on 1 April, 2007 by Janice Brown

Farmer's Cabinet 10 April 1877–

The curious custom of joking on the first of April, sending the ignorant or the … Continue reading →

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Happy 105th Birthday Mrs. Astor

Posted on 30 March, 2007 by Janice Brown

Brooke Astor turns 105 today.

Brooke has had an exciting year.  She has lived through an “elder abuse controversy… Continue reading →

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New Hampshire: Making Perfume in 1862

Posted on 28 March, 2007 by Janice Brown

FOR THE LADIES. To Obtain and Preserve the Perfume of Flowers.–Did it ever occur to the reader to inquire whence … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Glossary: Beekeeper

Posted on 26 March, 2007 by Janice Brown

Ye insects all, that fly or creep,
  Assist my doleful ditty,
The fat of Bee defunct to weep,
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