Monthly Archives: July 2006

Hampton New Hampshire Singer, Dancer & Actor in Silent Movies – Dustin Lancy Farnum (1874-1929)

Posted on 31 July, 2006 by Janice Brown

Dustin Lancy Farnum, the son of Greenleaf D. & Clara Adele (Atwood) Farnum…

was born 27 May 1874 … Continue reading →

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Webster – early New Hampshire Government web site

Posted on 29 July, 2006 by Janice Brown

An early name for the New Hampshire government web site was “Webster” to honor Daniel Webster, the statesman.

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New Hampshire: Peculiar Freaks of Nature

Posted on 29 July, 2006 by Janice Brown

New Hampshire has recently had its fill of strange weather…

but it is not the first time.  While … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Glossary: Notch

Posted on 28 July, 2006 by Janice Brown

Outside of New Hampshire, it is called a gap or pass….

but once you cross our state line, it … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire born socialite Brooke Astor – Grandson Alleges She Is Victim of Elder Abuse

Posted on 26 July, 2006 by Janice Brown

The New York Daily News has reported today that socialite, Brooke Astor,

 the subject of a blog article here, who turned 104 in April, reportedly is a victim of elder abuse, and now wears torn nightgowns and sleeps on a filthy couch… Continue reading →

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