Category Archives: Really Old News

Lost Face of WWI: Canteen Worker Nelle Robertson (1877-1919) of Virginia Illinois

Posted on 17 September, 2019 by Janice Brown

This story of Nelle Robertson is part of a continuing series to honor those women of WWI who died in service.  Sometimes called “Gold Star” Women they served as yeomen, nurses, telephone operators, Red Cross volunteers and as YMCA/YWCA canteen … Continue reading →

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Cow Hampshire Blog Turns 13

Posted on 16 April, 2019 by Janice Brown

Some consider the number 13 to be unlucky, but then some folks think cows are useless animals.  Both are wrong. On 16 March of 2006 after losing my twin sister to cancer, I began writing a blog, for it had … Continue reading →

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200 Years Old: The New Hampshire State House in Concord

Posted on 17 January, 2019 by Janice Brown

  I first wrote about the New Hampshire State House in 2006, when the building was only 187 years old, and since then I’ve updated that story several times.  This year (2019) the building is officially 200 years old, and … Continue reading →

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The Eccentric Merchant from New Ipswich New Hampshire: Jabez Hills (1788-1871)

Posted on 7 January, 2019 by Janice Brown

Jabez Hills led a seemingly normal life until his later years, when he became known as “Jabez the Hermit,” and was considered by some to be a somewhat odd, miserly recluse. This business-savy man led a productive, generous life and … Continue reading →

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Old New Hampshire Recipes for the Holidays

Posted on 22 November, 2018 by Janice Brown

Yes, it is that time of year once again.  The Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays often mean you have a house full of guests.  Many decisions need to be made about what to feed them. If you are looking for some … Continue reading →

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