Tag Archives: cold

100 Years Ago: Heatless Mondays

Posted on 16 January, 2018 by Janice Brown

Many World War I researchers have read about “Meatless Mondays” in the United States–an effort to conserve on meat and other commodities in order to be able to ship more food to Europe. A little known conservation of fuel was … Continue reading →

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Celebrating a 1939 Thanksgiving Day in New Hampshire

Posted on 22 November, 2015 by Janice Brown

In 1939 I was not even a twinkle in my parent’s eyes.  Certainly they may have met by then, but they were not even dating. The world was full of uncertainty.  In 1939 Nazi Germany had attacked Poland (September 1st).  … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Winter Rules

Posted on 17 January, 2008 by Janice Brown

Winter has arrived in New Hampshire.

Some creatures will do their best to hibernate as the snow blankets the … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire’s Role: The Cows That Went South

Posted on 5 January, 2007 by Janice Brown

Quite by chance I came across a web article about cows that went south.  Nope, not to Bermuda, I mean … Continue reading →

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