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1844: How a Yankee Weathervane Caused a Chinese Riot

Posted on 18 July, 2013 by Janice Brown

Another New Hampshire Blogger, Heather Wilkinson Rojo of Nutfield Genealogy, inspired this story.  Her photographic collection of weather vanes and the stories that go with them  caused me to ponder the importance of these metal spire ornaments in our state’s history.  It is obvious that … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire 1879 Fall Farm Notes. (A little fun, &c.)

Posted on 12 October, 2007 by Janice Brown

I am sometimes asked about New Hampshire humor, and comment whether it differs at all from humor expressed by people living elsewhere. … Continue reading →

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Dublin New Hampshire publisher, Robb Hansell Sagendorph (1900-1970)

Posted on 28 November, 2006 by Janice Brown

A New Hampshire tradition was begun in 1935. 

“Climb up on some hill at sunrise. Everybody needs perspective … Continue reading →

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A New Hampshire Clambake

Posted on 21 September, 2006 by Janice Brown

There is nothing more mouthwatering for a native New Hampshirite

than the thought of a genuine “clambake.”  The real deal … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Inspired: "Yankee Doodle"

Posted on 18 April, 2006 by Janice Brown

The tune and words of “Yankee Doodle” are familiar to most Americans….

…but there are conflicting stories regarding its origin. Could the early verses … Continue reading →

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