Menu

Archive | This Week in Poultney History

1895 – Binders and Mowers for the Harvest

June 21, 1895, The Poultney Journal: Over 120 years ago, ads for farm equipment and seeds appeared in our local newspaper for farmers just before planting and harvest seasons began. This ad in particular shows what the people of Poultney used on farms. To see the ad, click the thumbnail on the left side of this […]

1928 – Musical Taxi

June 8, 1928, The Poultney Journal: News spread from New Jersey that a taxi was now offering its customers music along with the ride! Frank Cowen, the taxi driver, decided that those who choose his taxi should be able to tune the radio themselves. To see the original picture, click the thumbnail next to this paragraph! […]

1929 – Food Advice Column

May 17, 1929, The Poultney Journal: The food advice column often had some interesting recipes and ideas for those feeling the need to eat something new, especially at the start of a new season. This column offered recipes for Corn Soup and Jellied Meat Salad for the warming weather! See what you think!