Monthly Archives: May 2006

John Stark Bobblehead Doll

Posted on 9 May, 2006 by Janice Brown

John Stark Bobblehead Doll, with “Live Free or Die” quotation.

This doll is available from the New Hampshire Historical … Continue reading →

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Francestown New Hampshire Motorcycle Inventor: Sylvester H. Roper (1823-1896)

Posted on 8 May, 2006 by Janice Brown

The Smithsonian Museum defines a motorcycle as, “a self-propelled, engine-powered, two-wheeled vehicle.” 

That time-honored institution gives Sylvester H. Roper credit for creating the earliest known example … Continue reading →

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Motorcycle Invented in New Hampshire

Posted on 8 May, 2006 by Janice Brown

Invented in 1867 by Francestown New Hampshire native, Sylvester Howard Roper, it was powered by coal. Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Slanguage: Bulkie

Posted on 7 May, 2006 by Janice Brown

No, I'm not describing your ski sweater or jacket….

nor the oversized muscles of certain weight lifters. 

A “bulkie” is a large, thick … Continue reading →

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Bulkie – bread roll native to New England

Posted on 7 May, 2006 by Janice Brown

See article on Bulkie under New Hampshire Slanguage category. Continue reading →

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