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Russian Girls Sold Into Marriage in the Early United States
Selling young women into marriage was very common in the early 1900s in the United States. Sadly, it is still common today, just hidden from…
Three Bedroom Ranch House Plans From 1920
One floor living house plans published in 1920. The description reads: “An expert has told us that he considers this house plan the closest approach…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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]
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…
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…
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…
