Tag: history
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.
Alexander Smalley journals about life in 1869
Judith Sutherland records Alexander Smalley's journal entries which include riding velocipedes, a relationship with Miss Jenny Goudy and farm work in 1869.
Can you solve the mystery behind Item No. 1262?
We've got a new mystery to solve this week as Item No. 1262 comes to us from Bill Puckett, of Parma, Ohio. Do you know what it is and how it was used?
Alexander Smalley finds love
Judith Sutherland continues her recitation of Alexander Smalley's journal from the 1800s. highlighting a few passages where he falls in love.
Help us identify Item No. 1261
Help us identify Item No. 1261. Let us know what you think it may have been used for in the comments or by emailing editorial@farmanddairy.com.
A glimpse into farm life in the 1800s
Judith Sutherland shares journal entries from a farm boy written in the 1800s.
Help us solve the mystery behind Item No. 1256
Item No. 1256 was submitted by Keith Greathouse, of Uniontown, Ohio. Can you help him solve this week's mystery?
Help us unravel the mystery behind this estate sale treasure
Will Kienzle, of Fairview Park, Ohio, found Item No 1251 in a box of tools he bought at an estate sale. Can you help us identify it?