Friday, July 27, 2018

100 years ago this week

What was going on 100 years ago this week?

World War I news, country home for sale with 20 acres and livestock for $2000, bad news for Trolley railroad line, Abita dance, Society news (lots of names), and some vintage advertisements.

CLICK HERE for a link to the St. Tammany Farmer Special Patriotic Edition of July 27, 1918. The link is provided by the Library of Congress and its Chronicling America service.

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Bankruptcy Sale of Trolley/Motor Car Railroad