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100 Years Ago In America

February 17, 2017

The average life expectancy for men was 47 years old.
Americans spent 1/3 of their income on food.
Children remained under their parents’ roofs until they were married.
Fuel for cars was only sold in drug stores.
Only 14 percent of the homes had a bathtub.
Only 8 percent of the homes had a telephone.
Ten percent of infants died in their first year.
The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 mph.
Men wore blue serge suits at work.
The tallest structure in the world was not in the U.S., but was France’s Eiffel Tower.
The average U.S. wage in 1910 was 22 cents per hour.
The average U.S. worker made between $200 and $400 per year.
A competent accountant could expect to earn $2,000 per year.
A dentist could make $2,500 per year.
A veterinarian could make between $1,500 and $4,000 per year.
A mechanical engineer could make about $5,000 per year.
More than 95 percent of all doctors had no college education. Instead, they attended so-called medical schools, many of which were condemned in the press and the government as “substandard.”
Sugar cost 4 cents per pound.
Eggs were 14 cents per dozen.
Coffee was 15 cents per pound.
Most women only washed their hair once a month. They used Borax or egg yolks for shampoo.
Canada passed a law that prohibited poor people from entering into their country for any reason.
The five leading causes of death were: Pneumonia and Influenza, Tuberculosis, Diarrhea, Heart Disease, and Stroke.
The American flag had 45 stars.
The population in Law Vegas, Nevada was only 30.
Crossword puzzles, canned beer and iced tea hadn’t been invented yet.
There was neither a Mother’s Day nor a Father’s Day.
Two out of every 10 adults could not read or write.
Only 6 percent of all Americans had graduated from high school.
Marijuana, heroin and morphine were all available over the counter at local drug stores. Back then pharmacists said, “Heroin clears the complexion, gives buoyancy to the mind, regulates the stomach, bowels, and is, in fact, a guardian of health.”
18 percent of households had at least one full-time servant or domestic help.
There were about 230 reported murders in the ENTIRE United States.

It’s amazing how fast everything has changed and it’s impossible to imagine what it will be like in another 100 years!

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© Victoria Hart Glavin Tiny New York Kitchen © 2017 All Rights Reserved

Memorial Day 2016

May 30, 2016

On Memorial Day We Remember Those Brave Men & Women Who Have Given Their Lives Serving Our Country To Ensure Our Freedom.

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© Victoria Hart Glavin Tiny New York Kitchen © 2016 All Rights Reserved

Flag Day

June 14, 2015

Flag Day

In America, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14th. It commemorates the adoption of the United States flag, which happened on June 14, 1777, by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. The United States Army also celebrates the Army Birthday on this date. Congress adopted “the American continental army” after reaching a consensus position in the Committee of the Whole on June 14, 1775.

In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14th as Flag Day. In August 1949, National Flag Day was established by an Act of Congress, however Flag Day is not an official federal holiday.

On June 14, 1937, Pennsylvania became the first U.S. state to celebrate Flag Day as a state holiday, beginning in the town of Rennerdate.

New York Statutes designate the second Sunday in June as Flag Day, a state holiday.

Possibly the oldest continuing Flag Day parade is in Fairfield, Washington. Beginning in 1909 or 1910, Fairfield has held a parade every year since, with the possible exception of 1918, and celebrated the “Centennial” parade in 2010, along with some other commemorative events.

Quincy, Massachusetts has had an annual Flag Day parade since 1952, and claims it “is the longest-running parade of its kind in the nation.”

The largest Flag Day parade is held annually in Troy, New York, which bases its parade on the Quincy parade and typically draws at least 50,000 spectators.

The Three Oaks, Michigan Flag Day parade is held annually on the weekend of Flag Day and is a three-day event. They claim to have the largest Flag Day parade in the nation as well as the oldest.

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Have A Wonderful Memorial Day Weekend

May 25, 2014

Memorial Day Weekend

Feast of Saint George

April 23, 2013

St. GeorgeFeast of Saint George

April 23rd is the Feast of Saint George.  For all of his popularity little is known about Saint George except that he was born in Cappadocia (Turkey), that he was a soldier and suffered martyrdom.  The crusaders brought his fame to the West.  He is the patron saint of England, Aragon, Portugal and certain parts of Germany.  Before the Conquest many English churches had been named after Saint George and the story of his brave deeds were revered everywhere.

Saint George’s best known deed is legendary. Legend has it that he slayed a horrible dragon in order to save a maiden who had been vowed to a monster.  The story goes that Saint George transfixed the dragon with a spear and then told the maiden to lead the monster around so that he could put an end to him.  St. George was very well known by that time as a man of God and a confessor of His works.  Apparently, after witnessing the miraculous slaying of the dragon, 20,000 people were converted to Christ.  The king begged St. George stay in exchange for half of the kingdom.  St. George refused the offer because he wanted to ride on and carry God’s message.

Saint George is especially honored in England as its great patron.  Flags are flown on this feast day, but in earlier times this feast day was filled with more elaborate celebrations (processions, jousts & races).  The dishes served on this day should be English favorites such as roast beef and Yorkshire pudding.

In Allier, a winegrowing region of France, there is an interesting observance of Saint George’s Day.  If frost has not harmed the vines by this day then a clean, soft little towel is offered to the statue of the saint and his feet are washed in wine.  There will be shouts of “Vive Monsieur Saint Georges.”  If frost has harmed the vines, however, Saint George is not very popular and though his feet are still washed a rough, coarse cloth is used.

 

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