Tag: history
Conestoga wagon was the Swiss Army knife of vehicles
The Conestoga wagon had many tools that helped families move westward in the 1800s. Paul Locher gives a detailed description of its most important features.
Calling all antique aficionados to solve the latest Hazard A Guess?
I'm not convinced our Hazard A Guess? savants will be stumped by Item No. 1265, as I'm certain I have seen these lying around antique and thrift shops.
Conestoga wagons hauled possessions and dreams of early settlers
The Conestoga wagon was a sturdy, dependable vehicle that could handle the rugged and virtually non-existent trails to carry early settlers west.
Smalley, still single, works and plays
Alexander Smalley continues his bachelor life, sometimes working hard and spending time with friends and relatives.
Shalersville Historical Society to meet Feb. 11
Shalersville Historical Society will kick off the 2024 season with its first general meeting on Feb. 11 at 3 p.m.
Do you know what Item No. 1264 is?
We've got a real mystery on our hands with Item No. 1264. It was submitted by "Clutter Boss" in October with no additional information.
Alexander Smalley sees deadly fire and illness
Judith Sutherland writes about the contents of Alexander Smalley's diary which involves a devastating village fire and illness spreading through his town.
A new year for Alexander Smalley
In the continued coverage of Alexander Smalley's diary, he discovers homeowners insurance.
Alexander Smalley reflects on 1869 at its close
Alexander Smalley sums up the eventful year he had in 1869.
Alexander Smalley works through sweltering heat
Judith Sutherland continues her foray into the diary of Alexander Smalley, detailing his life from the sweltering heat of summer into the fall.
