Friday, May 15, 2020

100 Years Ago This May 15

What was going on 100 years ago this week? CLICK HERE for a link to the St. Tammany Farmer Issue of  May 15, 1920. The link is provided by the Library of Congress and its Chronicling America service.

Click on the sample images below to see larger versions.




Barney Carey opens a refreshment saloon in Abita 


Neighbor comes to the rescue of calf



Mandeville To Get Electricity, Wharf News


The Progress community was located on the northern end of Ben Williams Road near where Whippoorwill Grove subdivision is located.


Card Games Are Entertainment Among Friends