Tag Archives: Hampshire

New Hampshire Slanguage: Spiffy

Posted on 18 February, 2008 by Janice Brown

The word spiffy is an American English slang word that has been in use at least as early as 1853, … Continue reading →

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He Taught Henry Ford How To Dance: Swanzey New Hampshire’s Benjamin B. Lovett (1876-1952)

Posted on 31 January, 2008 by Janice Brown

Much is known about Henry Ford–as an inventor, developer of the production line, and history lover. He also was a … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Glossary: Patent Medicine

Posted on 27 January, 2008 by Janice Brown

The definition of patent medicine is a medical compound or mixture of drugs, sometimes called a “nostrum,” that is proprietary, … Continue reading →

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2008 New Hampshire Winter Carnival And Ice Festival

Posted on 19 January, 2008 by Janice Brown

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Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm celebrates its annual Winter Carnival & Ice Harvest on Saturday, February 9, 2008 … Continue reading →

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Concord New Hampshire: Sewall’s Island, Falls and Bridge

Posted on 13 January, 2008 by Janice Brown

The history books about Concord, Rockingham County, New Hampshire give us insight into its place names.  Sewall's Falls and Island … Continue reading →

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