Monthly Archives: August 2007

New Hampshire 1878: How the Weather is Foretold

Headline:  How the Weather is Foretold.

In former times the chief herald of the weather was the almanac, which … Continue reading

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Lebanon New Hampshire’s "Man Who Survived With A Hole in His Head": Phineas P. Gage (1823-1860)

A great deal has been written about New Hampshire native, Phineas P. Gage.

He was the victim of a freak … Continue reading

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Brooke Astor Dies At 105

Brooke Astor, the last of the American branch of the Astor family (by marriage) died yesterday at her New York estate, Holly Hill in Briarcliff Manor, reportedly of pneumonia… Continue reading

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Five Fun New Hampshire Summer Entertainments For A Cheapskate

Almost every town has a park, common, beach, or a common area where residents can gather. 

The first three games … Continue reading

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Genealogy Seminars I'd Like to See

The 30th Edition of the Carnival of Genealogy's topic is Genealogical Conferences & Seminars. I've never attended one of these, … Continue reading

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