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19th Century Birth Announcements: Elements of Style

March 4, 2021 by Maury Thompson Leave a Comment

Stork ChildbirthA pun is a fitting way to celebrate the birth of a child to a fellow newspaper editor.

“Editor G.A. Weller of The Granville Sentinel rejoices over the addition to his family of a feminine ‘supplement’ weighing over eleven pounds,” The Morning Star of Glens Falls reported on September 22nd, 1885. [Read more…] about 19th Century Birth Announcements: Elements of Style

Filed Under: Arts, History Tagged With: Cultural History, humor, News, Newspapers, Social History

In 1883 The Glens Falls News Cycle Was Cut In Half

September 8, 2020 by Maury Thompson Leave a Comment

The Morning Star April 2 1883Breaking news from Sandy Hill was published at 5 am Monday April 2, 1883, the day the Glens Falls news cycle was cut in half from 24 to 12 hours.

“A bout of fisticuffs occurred at the freight depot yesterday afternoon in which several glove handlers were engaged. No less than forty spectators were present. No damage was done beyond desecration of the Sabbath,” The Morning Star of Glens Falls reported in its debut issue. [Read more…] about In 1883 The Glens Falls News Cycle Was Cut In Half

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Arts, History Tagged With: Glens Falls, Journalism, News, Newspapers, Queensbury, Verplanck Colvin

This Week’s Top New York History News

September 11, 2015 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

  • Higher-Ed Groups Attack Incresased-Pay Plan
  • Cuomo Details Bigger, Better State Fair
  • National Marine Sanctuary Designation Sought
  • Rail Biking Arrives, Rail Future Uncertain
  • High Peaks Oil Train Plan Opposed
  • Cuomo Admin Developement Official Shot
  • US Treasurer In Seneca Falls
  • Wanakena Rallies For Iconic Footbridge
  • Former Clarkson Prof Wes Craven Dies
  • Plan to Curb Test Boycott Criticized

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This Week’s Top New York History News

September 4, 2015 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

  • US Treasurer In Seneca Falls
  • Wanakena Rallies For Iconic Footbridge
  • Former Clarkson Prof Wes Craven Dies
  • Plan to Curb Test Boycott Criticized
  • Religious Zealots Destroy Ancient Palmyra
  • Groups Protest High Peaks Oil Car Dump
  • 2015 NEH Grant Winners Announced
  • Whitney Museum Gets $2 Million
  • Lake George Dig Uncovers Fort Walls
  • Smithsonian Welcomes New Secretary

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This Week’s Top New York History News

August 28, 2015 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Latest New York History News

  • Plan to Curb Test Boycott Criticized
  • Religious Zealots Destroy Ancient Palmyra
  • Groups Protest High Peaks Oil Car Dump
  • 2015 NEH Grant Winners Announced
  • Whitney Museum Gets $2 Million
  • Lake George Dig Uncovers Fort Walls
  • Smithsonian Welcomes New Secretary
  • NYU Expansion Plan Gets Final Approval
  • NCAA Rule Change Costing Colleges Millions
  • 20th Madison County Hop Fest Set

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This Week’s Top New York History News

August 21, 2015 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Latest New York History News

  • Lake George Dig Uncovers Fort Walls
  • Smithsonian Welcomes New Secretary
  • NYU Expansion Plan Gets Final Approval
  • NCAA Rule Change Costing Colleges Millions
  • 20th Madison County Hop Fest Set
  • Suffrage Centennial Conference Planned
  • Questions Abvout NCCC Head’s Big Raise
  • Amid Controversy Museum Cuts Marketing
  • Battle of Plattsburgh Events Planned
  • Erie Canal Funding Challenged In Court

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This Week’s Top New York History News

August 14, 2015 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Latest New York History News

  • UK National Gallery Staff On Strike
  • Erie Canal Funding Challenged In Court
  • Storm Damaged Historic Sites Sharing $6.2M
  • $1.5B ‘Development’ Money Contest Underway
  • Wild Center Attracting Record Crowds
  • Most Students Fail Common Core Exams
  • Comments Sought On Historic Champlain Islands
  • NY Economic Devlopment Scheme Criticized
  • Oldest Eastern Cottonwood Cut in Newburgh
  • RR Plans To Store Oil Tankers in High Peaks

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This Week’s Top New York History News

August 7, 2015 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Latest New York History News

  • Historic Champlain Island Comments Sought
  • NY Economic Devlopment Scheme Criticized
  • Oldest Eastern Cottonwood Cut in Newburgh
  • RR Plans To Store Oil Tankers in High Peaks
  • Complaint Against DEC Over Mine Lobbying
  • $4.6M Toward Thousands Islands Parks
  • Restoration of 30s Baths Sought
  • Archaeological Dig Returns to Adks
  • Event Planned Marking Grant’s Death
  • Adirondack Council Marks 40 Years

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This Week’s Top New York History News

July 31, 2015 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Latest New York History News

  • Mohawk Country Heritage Association Forms
  • WWII Pilot’s Remains Returned
  • 1780 Raid of Canajoharie Event Planned
  • ARTnews, Art in America Merge
  • Former School For Deaf Being Demolished
  • La Guardia Airport Overhaul Planned
  • Saratoga Battlefields Get Protection Grants
  • Freight Car Damages Historic Engine
  • Preservationists Heavily Fined By Court
  • Native Artifacts Unearthed In The Bronx

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This Week’s Top New York History News

July 24, 2015 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Latest New York History News

  • ‘Hamilton’ Broadway Musical Debuts
  • South St Seaport Named Endangered Place
  • Hudson River School Exhibit Goes Online
  • Climate Museum Planned For NYC
  • Student Loan Company Accused of Fraud
  • E. L. Doctorow Dies at 84
  • Regents OKs Paul Smith’s Name Change
  • ‘Kalmar Nyckel’ Sailing Into Newburgh
  • Advocates Sought for Suffrage Centennial
  • Report: DEC, APA Mismanging Adirondack Park

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