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7 Sherbet Recipes From The Past

Sherbets, like ice cream, were made at home in the recent past. Many people preferred these recipes over ice cream because they were cheaper and…

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When Photographs Were Used To Prevent Crime

This is really cool: photographs used to prevent crime. The year is 1912. Wealthy homeowners want to protect what is theirs. So, what do they…

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Tunneling Jail Escape in 1904

Jail escapes were a thrill in the old days. Before there were modern deterrents and safety measures, men were escaping from the jails in the…

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Two To Four Bedroom House Plans From 1920

This house plan was published in a newspaper in 1920. The main floor is a two bedroom house, but another two bedrooms can be added…

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Baby Auto Car Wood Plans From 1917

While reading through a newspaper published in 1917, we stumbled across this adorable plan and pattern for a wooden baby auto car. [1]

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5 Cranberry Recipes From The Past

Come Thanksgiving, fresh cranberries can be bought in packages at most grocery stores. The only problem is that most people do not have a clue…

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5 Things The Good Old Days Had To Say About Wrinkles

Worrying about wrinkles is nothing new. In fact, women from a century ago seemed far more worried about the signs of wrinkles than many of…

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Three Bedroom Two Story House Plans From 1920

Here are the house plans for a two story, three bedroom home. Originally published in 1920. The description reads: “This house would not have to…

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Olive Oil Anti Wrinkle Treatment from 1899

Does olive oil anti wrinkle treatment sound familiar? At home skin care was no different over a hundred years ago than it is today. The…

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Two Bedroom Ranch House Plans From 1921

Below are the plans for a one story, two bedroom home that was published in 1921. “This series of house plans comprises all sorts and…

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