August 29, 1928, The Poultney Journal: To view the original news article, click the thumbnail below!
Archive | This Week in Poultney History
1931 – “Such Is Life”
To view the original cartoon, click the thumbnail below!
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 […]
1907 – The Origin Of A “Baker’s Dozen”
June 14, 1907, The Poultney Journal:
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!
1940 – GMC Gets Electric Clock With Chimes For Late Professor
May, 1940, The Poultney Herald:
1939 – Poultney Not Quite Ready For Spring
April 13, 1939, The Poultney Herald:
1926 – Poultney Man Dies in Slate Quarry
May 14, 1926, The Poultney Journal:
1923 – Vermont Native Coolidge Becomes President
August 3, 1923, The Poultney Journal: To view the original article, click the thumbnails below! […]