Information Wanted – The Search for Missing Irish Family
The search for lost and missing ancestors is commonplace for family historians and genealogists. Today, we are able to utilize technology to our advantage to cast a wider net in hopes of catching these elusive members of our tree, and even then, we aren’t always successful. But what about one hundred or two hundred years […]
The Year in Review – A Valuable Collection of Historical Events
As one year comes to an end and a new one is about to begin, people everywhere take time to reflect on the events of the past year. Historical newspapers abound with tributes to the year, which include major and minor events around the world, country, and even Small Town, USA. For history buffs and […]
Dear Santa…
Dear Santa,How are you? I have been good. Most of the time. How is Rudolph? And Mrs. Claus? Please bring me a new doll for Christmas. I will leave you milk and cookies.Love, Heather Sound familiar? Each year, children everywhere pen a note to their favorite man in red from the North Pole. For more […]
Celebrate the Holidays with Vintage Recipes
With the holidays in full swing, you just might need a recipe for a company party or family gathering. Embark on a culinary journey through the 20th century with holiday recipes published by periodicals around the country. In a vintage collection of recipes from the early 1900s, The Ames Intelligencer included German Pepper Nuts (small Christmas cakes), Fruit […]