Remember the Ladies
Election season casts women’s right to vote into spotlight
By Corbin Crable
In March 1776, the woman who would go on to become First Lady of the United States wrote a letter to her husband John, a member of the Continental Congress and future president of the new country it would create. In that letter, Abigail Adams encouraged her husband and his colleagues to...
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Smack Dab in the Middle
Good Eye
Covering Quilts
Memory Lane Musings
Mid-America News
Books for Collectors
Vintage Discoveries
Feature Articles
A Message From Our Editor
The secret language of hobos
by Corbin Crable
If you’re headed to the polls for this year’s midterm election, remember to utter a silent ‘thank you’ to those who, thanks to the wonders of technology, have made voting as easy as pushing a button...
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Saying goodbye after 30 years at Discover Vintage America Al Hedrick:
The man, the myth, the legendOver the past 30 years, he has been the “voice” of Discover Vintage America and an important member of the team. As the senior advertising account representative, most people calling to advertise have spoken with Al on the telephone at least once. His comforting voice evokes confidence that running an ad in Discover will bring shoppers to stores and visitors to events. He took an interest in his clients and remembered to ask about their kids… that’s just the kind of guy he was.
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