Category Archives: History

A New Hampshire Easter Medly

Posted on 23 March, 2008 by Janice Brown

Happy Easter Everyone! Even though it may not feel like Spring, a few days ago on March 20th… Continue reading →

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Hanover NH: Death by Sponge in 1851

Posted on 15 March, 2008 by Janice Brown

Foreign Body In The Trachea– In July last, Mr. J.A. Dobie, of Hanover NH while making an application to his … Continue reading →

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Dr. Richard Michael Linnehan

Posted on 10 March, 2008 by Janice Brown
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Where Were You During the Great Depression?

Posted on 7 March, 2008 by Janice Brown

“Where were you during the Great Depression?” is a question raised by the GenLady, for her *Where Were You Carnival.* … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Glossary: Lucifers

Posted on 5 March, 2008 by Janice Brown

A “lucifer” was a nickname frequently used to describe friction matches. These matches were made of a sliver of wood … Continue reading →

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