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Newspaper readers in 1799 were accustomed to finding a variety of items for sale on the front page. On this day, items from the late William Plumer’s estate were going up for auction at Old Town, including an ox, three…
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History Happenings: April 17, 2024
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On this day in 1963, under the heading “Today’s Chuckle,” the newspaper suggested that if you want your children to get a good education, you have to pull a few wires. On the TV, the radio and the hi-fi!
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