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Two Philadelphia Bakers Poisoned Their Buns in 1888
Two Philly bakers were charged with adulterating their cakes and buns by adding chrome yellow (lead chromate) in 1888. Richly Colored Buns In the Criminal…
Build a Window Conservatory Instructions From 1908
Very brief instructions on how to build a window conservatory. The instructions were published in a Virginia newspaper in 1908. A Window Conservatory During the…
A Look Inside the New York Morgue and Potter’s Field 1889
The article below, originally published in 1889, gives us insight into New York City’s morgue, the dead house. The article starts off slow, but gets…
How to Make a Window Cold Box Instructions from 1922
Below are instructions on how to make a window cold box. These were used before everyone had a refrigerator in their kitchens. People would bring…
They Drank Alcohol from the Specimen Jar
Have you ever watched one of those shows or a Youtube video where people eat something weird or gross? Here is a tidbit from the…
How to Make a Round Face Mallet from 1924
Instructions on how to make a mallet out of a log. This type of mallet was preferred because the head would not slip off the…
How to Make a Bevel – Tool Making Instructions from 1922
These instructions and illustration for making your own bevel tool were originally published in 1922. Make a Bevel Tool Every “Handy Boy” should find it…
Spit Under a Rock to Make a Wish from 1892
Over the past few years, I have been collecting quite a few superstitions on Strange Ago. Today I found this short article, originally published in…
Children Should Be In Factories – Old-time Factory Cringe
I spend hours each day reading through the old newspapers and I am always finding articles that make me “what the hum” out loud. Earlier…
Archaeologist Positions With the Bureau of Land Management in WY
There are three archaeologist positions open with the BLM in Wyoming. The positions are open to the public and the salary is $43,683 to $84,049…
