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Category Archives: 20th Century
A Royal Visit to Midhurst
In November 1903 King Edward VII laid the foundation stone for the Midhurst Sanatorium, later the King Edward VII Hospital. It was reported in newspapers all over the country. The following quote is from the Dorking and Leatherhead Advertiser, from … Continue reading
Posted in 20th Century, History, Local History, Newspapers, People, Royalty
Tagged Health, King Edward VII, Midhurst, Sanatorium
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How to dress a child in 1904
Quick Quotes 19. The following quote is taken from On the Healthy Home Life of School Children, by Professor Dr. Leo Burgerstein, published in English in 1904 and translated from the original German text by R.T. Williamson. The clothing should … Continue reading
Posted in 20th Century, Books, History, People, Quick Quotes
Tagged Advice for Children, Childhood, Clothing, Fashion
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Bald head? Use some beef.
Snippets 149. In 1903 a book of useful household advice was published in Australia, How to Make and Save Money. Some of the advice might not have stood the test of time, so it is probably best to read the … Continue reading
Posted in 20th Century, Books, History, Humor, Humour, Snippets
Tagged Advice, Advice for Women, Australia
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Children’s Christmas Letters 5
Christmas History 32. Recently on Windows into History we have been looking at some letters from children published in a January 1910 edition of the Iowa Homestead, writing about how they spent their Christmas. The following is one last selection: My … Continue reading
Posted in 20th Century, Christmas, Christmas History, History, Inspiration, People, USA
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Children’s Christmas Letters 4
Christmas History 31. Recently on Windows into History we have been looking at some letters from children published in a January 1910 edition of the Iowa Homestead, writing about how they spent their Christmas. The following is another selection: I am … Continue reading
Posted in 20th Century, Christmas, Christmas History, History, Inspiration, People, USA
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Children’s Christmas Letters 3
Christmas History 30. Recently on Windows into History we have been looking at some letters from children published in a January 1910 edition of the Iowa Homestead, writing about how they spent their Christmas. The following is another selection: Christmas was … Continue reading
Posted in 20th Century, Christmas, Christmas History, History, Inspiration, People, USA
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Children’s Christmas Letters 2
Christmas History 29. Last time we looked at some letters from children published in a January 1910 edition of the Iowa Homestead. The following is another, heartwarming selection: Christmas eve we were surprised with a Christmas tree. There were about … Continue reading
Posted in 20th Century, Christmas, Christmas History, History, Inspiration, People, USA
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