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The Legend of Becky’s Garden: Lake Winnipesaukee’s Smallest Island
A legend often has a basis in real history, and knowing the authentic story does not negate its charm. Such it is for this tale of the tiny ledge of rock and ragged growth that sits in Lake Winnipesaukee known … Continue reading →
Posted in Cow Stories, Genealogy, History, New Hampshire Women, Travel
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Tagged ate, bar, Beckies, Becky, Beckys, black cat, cow, Daughter, farmer, flowers, garden, island, islet, lake, legend, Mount, Mt, sand, ship, small, smallest, story, tiny, Tour, two mile, Washington, Winnepesaukee, Winnipesaukee
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Temperance and the Good Templars in Manchester New Hampshire
I came across a curious Victorian invitation card, that I share with you now. It shows a pensive-looking, blond woman, cloaked on a winter’s night. The card reads: “Compliments of Merrimack Lodge, No. 5, I.O G.T. Valentine Party, Feb. 14, … Continue reading →
Posted in History, Really Old News
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Tagged abstinence, alcohol, anti, bar, booze, convention, drink, drinking, Good, IOGT, Manchester, New Hampshire, NH, no, prohibition, society, temperance, Templar
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