Category Archives: History

New Hampshire Glossary: Tithing-man

Posted on 5 April, 2007 by Janice Brown

tithing man-[sometimes spelled tything-man] was an early elected town position in New Hampshire (and other parts of New … 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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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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New Hampshire: When Bethlehem Met the Brazilian Beauty

Posted on 20 March, 2007 by Janice Brown

Back in 1954 Bethlehem New Hampshire held an event called the Sunfire Festival.  Someone had the brilliant idea to invite … Continue reading →

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