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05/18/2024

A dapper young couple and their daughter. Sweden (1919)

05/18/2024

“The Great Depression: A Sign of the Times,” 1932. A man carries a sign reading, “I demand my life savings $2950 from the Bankers Trust Co. 14 Wall St. NY.” Photo: Fred Zinneman via Bridgeman Images

05/18/2024

Future Russian Empress Maria Feodorovna with her 3 eldest surviving children: Grand Dukes Nicholas and George Alexandrovich and Grand Duchess Xenia Alexandrovna of Russia.
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Pictured here as a Grand Duke, Nicholas would eventually go on to become the Tsarevich and then Tsar of Russia. Described as polite and charming but otherwise unremarkable, young Nicholas found it easy to get along with others, and disliked confrontation. As he aged, he was very devoted to his wife, Alix of Hesse, and their 5 children. Nicholas’ determination to avoid confrontation would later influence his reputation as the Tsar, and he came to be easily persuaded to adhere to both good and bad advice from his associates.
George Alexandrovich is often a forgotten member of the Romanov family. He is said to have been the most clever of his siblings, and was very outgoing. George studied under the same tutors as his brother Nicholas, and the pair grew very close, sharing a love of sports and the outdoors. George was only 19 when he began to suffer from ill health. He was first diagnosed with tuberculosis in 1890, and then acute bronchitis shortly thereafter. He was sent to Georgia, as the climate was better for his health. He eventually died there after a motorcycle accident in 1899. George’s death had a great impact on Nicholas.
Grand Duchess Xenia was regarded as a talented young girl who loved art, gymnastics, and dancing. Both her mother and father believed that Xenia and her siblings should spend their free time learning useful skills such as cooking and woodworking, and her father had them educated on how to ride horses and take care of pets. Xenia, the middle child, had a great relationship with her brother George, and later grew very close to her younger sister Olga, as they were the only surviving children of their parents by 1918. After the revolutions, Xenia settled at Frogmore Cottage on the Windsor Estate in England, and eventually moved to Wilderness House where she died in 1960.

05/18/2024

The story of the Calutron Girls is a remarkable chapter in the history of the Manhattan Project, offering a glimpse into the pivotal role played by young women in one of the most secretive and groundbreaking scientific endeavors of World War II.
Recruited mostly from high schools, these young women embarked on a journey that would take them to the heart of the war effort, to the Y-12 National Security Complex located at Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Tasked with operating calutrons, a type of mass spectrometer used to separate isotopes of uranium for the production of enriched uranium, these women became an indispensable part of the project.
Their work was shrouded in secrecy, with many of them unaware of the true nature of their tasks or the significance of the project they were contributing to. Working long hours in challenging conditions, they displayed remarkable dedication and resilience, often under the pressure of strict security protocols and the weight of the knowledge that their work could potentially alter the course of the war.
Despite the demanding nature of their roles, the Calutron Girls approached their duties with a sense of duty and patriotism, driven by a collective desire to support the war effort and bring an end to the conflict. Their contributions were instrumental in the success of the Manhattan Project, playing a crucial role in the development of the atomic bomb and ultimately helping to bring about the end of World War II.
After the war, many of these women returned to their civilian lives, their contributions largely overlooked and overshadowed by the secrecy surrounding the project. However, their legacy endures as a testament to the often unsung heroines of wartime science and the vital role played by women in advancing scientific discovery and innovation.

05/18/2024

Charles Meehan, a white Irishman and a Hester Meehan, who was born in Canada. A family historian said: 'For Charles, it was just a natural thing to marry this woman who racially wasn't the same as him but in every other way was the love of his life'. Charles and Hester were born in 1856, three months apart. They were married in Canada, where in*******al marriage was legal though frowned upon. But for reasons that are unclear, they later headed south to Nebraska with three children in tow.

05/14/2024

Whicker baby walker c.1900-1910?
In the 17th and 18th centuries, depictions in books and paintings mirrored the presence of early baby walkers, showcasing their prevalence during that era. Similar to their contemporary counterparts, these walkers afforded young children restricted mobility, playing a pivotal role in ensuring their safety.
A noteworthy aspect of these historical baby walkers was their efficacy in averting potentially hazardous accidents, particularly preventing toddlers from tumbling into hot stoves or fireplaces. However, using wooden and wicker baby walkers inevitably led to substantial wear and tear.
These devices have been referred to by various names, including go-carts, standing stools, baby runners, walking stools, and trainers. As the 18th century unfolded, a prevailing design emerged, featuring a wooden frame equipped with four slanting posts and additional cross pieces.
This design allowed the child to stand inside the frame and grasp the cross pieces for support. Alternatively, some stools were constructed with a square base mounted on wheels, facilitating easy movement as the child pushed the frame around. The evolving nomenclature and designs of baby walkers illustrate the adaptability and enduring utility of these aids in early childhood mobility.

05/14/2024

So true! A good read…
THE ELDERS WILL SAY!!!
1. "A stitch in time saves nine."
2. "Actions speak louder than words."
3. "All good things come to those who wait."
4. "An apple a day keeps the doctor away."
5. "Birds of a feather flock together."
6. "Better late than never."
7. "Don't count your chickens before they hatch."
8. "Don't put all your eggs in one basket."
9. "Every cloud has a silver lining."
10. "Every dog has its day."
11. "Every man for himself."
12. "Fortune favors the bold."
13. "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime."
14. "Haste makes waste."
15. "It takes two to tango."
16. "Kill two birds with one stone."
17. "Let sleeping dogs lie."
18. "Make hay while the sun shines."
19. "Necessity is the mother of invention."
20. "No pain, no gain."
21. "Out of the frying pan and into the fire."
22. "Practice makes perfect."
23. "Rome wasn't built in a day."
24. "The early bird catches the worm."
25. "The grass is always greener on the other side."
26. "The pen is mightier than the sword."
27. "There's no smoke without fire."
28. "Too many cooks spoil the broth."
29. "Two heads are better than one."
30. "When in Rome, do as the Romans do."
31. "Where there's a will, there's a way."
32. "You can't judge a book by its cover."
33. "You can't make an omelet without breaking eggs."
34. "You reap what you sow."
35. "A watched pot never boils."
36. "Actions speak louder than words."
37. "Beggars can't be choosers."
38. "Better safe than sorry."
39. "Curiosity killed the cat."
40. "Don't bite the hand that feeds you."
41. "Don't cry over spilled milk."
42. "Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today."
43. "Easy come, easy go."
44. "Familiarity breeds contempt."
45. "Half a loaf is better than none."
46. "Idle hands are the devil's workshop."
47. "It's no use crying over spilt milk."
48. "Jack of all trades, master of none."
49. "Kill the fatted calf."
50. "Let bygones be bygones."
51. "Look before you leap."
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05/14/2024

Mrs. L. Bosher, living in a rundown cotton mill village Matoaca, Va. Her husband has been a mill hand here for a long time but... Virginia, 1911

05/14/2024

Actor Paul Newman with wife actress Joanne Woodward do tourism while in Israel filming "Exodus" in 1959. 💖✔