Category Archives: History

Moose with locked antlers

Posted on 25 May, 2007 by Janice Brown

When in rut season, bull moose contests are not unusual. However, having their antlers become permanently locked during a fight … Continue reading →

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Depiction of Phineas Gage's injury

Posted on 25 May, 2007 by Janice Brown

In 1847 railroad worker, Phineas Gage (a New Hampshire native) was injured when an iron bar was accidentally blasted through … Continue reading →

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Elias A. McQuaid

Posted on 22 May, 2007 by Janice Brown

Elias A. McQuaid, grandather to Joseph “Joe” McQuaid of the Manchester Union Leader.  Look for upcoming article about this family … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb

Posted on 22 May, 2007 by Janice Brown

See article, New Hampshire Glossary: Rhubarb.
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The Transatlantic Cable & New Hampshire

Posted on 21 May, 2007 by Janice Brown

In order to speed up delivery of messages and news between Europe and the United States (normally it took weeks … Continue reading →

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