This Old Paper

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We have here a recipe written in Nonna’s hand, sent to me in 1992:
German Sweet Chocolate Brownies
Makes 16
1 pkg. (4 oz.) Baker’s German Sweet Chocolate
1/4 C (1/2 Stick) margarine
3/4 C Sugar
2 Eggs
1 t Vanilla
1/2 C Flour
1/2 C coarsely chopped Nuts
Melt chocolate and margarine in a 2-quart saucepan over very low [...]

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Join newlyweds Joseph M. and Emily C. Schifferli as they take a honeymoon cruise of the Hudson River by steamboat locomotion. Along the way, Joseph puts a pen to post card and writes home:
Near Poughkeepsie
Aug 8 1906
Dear People:
We are not so lonely without you. We are well and HAPPY
Mr & [...]

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Birthday Greetings!  Touches of red and gold adorn this embossed postcard.

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Turning 23-years-old today, on the 23rd? If so, then Happy Golden Birthday, with best wishes! The Golden Birthday concept was conceived by Joan Bramsch in 1955 and has gained in recognition and popularity ever since. Read more about it on her site here!

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We have here a print by American artist and illustrator Charles Bosseron Chambers titled Divine Innocence, published by Edward Gross Co. Inc. N.Y. It measures 6.5″ W x 8″ H.

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