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Old Soldier of Bister Coloring Page
Who was the old soldier of Bister? He was the subject of a rather old nursery rhyme. This coloring page for children was originally published…
Murder By Motor Cars
When cars became popular, the rise of accidental deaths increased. This article, found in a 1912 newspaper out of Chicago, announces that anyone who gets…
1800s Account of Making Adobe Bricks
How are adobe bricks made? This account from 1883 explains the old process perfectly. Making Adobes Monday morning we drove down to see them making…
10 Fascinating Old Customs of Midsummer Eve
Midsummer Eve, also called the Summer Solstice, and St. John’s Eve, can take place anytime between June 19th and June 25th. It is the longest…
Ideas For A Halloween Party From 1914
This old 1914 article found in a newspaper includes some interesting games that used to be played at Halloween parties. Some of the activities can…
Arizona’s Asbestos Deposits
Asbestos deposits were mostly in Western United States. Canadians mined far more asbestos than we did 100+ years ago. It is interesting to note that…
Mary Mary Quite Contrary Coloring Page
Mary, Mary, quite contrary; How does your garden grow? This coloring page was originally published in the Evening Star, Washington, D.C., June 04, 1922. Mary,…
Acrobatic Frog Paper Cutout For Kids
Published in The Washington Times, December 03, 1922, this acrobatic frog paper cutout project would keep kids busy for hours back in the old days….
10 Things You Didn’t Know About New Year’s Day
Are you ready to get trashed and party this New Year’s? Do you even know why you are doing it, despite the fact that Frank…
Art of Cutting and Polishing Diamonds
Published in 1902, the article goes into the trade of diamond cutting. Apparently, diamond cutting was a great paying field to apprentice in over 100…
