Michael Popek's Blog, page 219

Founding Father

Photo, looks like a group shot of kids at summer camp.

On the reverse side are some odd historical notes, mostly about George Washington:

Found in "A History of Agricultural Extension Work in the United States" by Alfred Charles True. Published by the US Government Printing Office, 1923.



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Season's Greetings

I thought I'd throw together some of my favorite yuletide finds:


Found photo of Christmas morning.


Christmas bookmark.


Vintage Christmas card.


Merry Christmas to Jean



Noel


Dr. Seuss and Christmas


And how!

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Giveaway winner

This week's winner was Dianna Gabbard, who entered via email. Thanks to all who entered and a personal thank you to all of you who make this site what it is. I will see you all in the New Year. Perhaps a bit earlier. Happy holidays.

Friday Giveaway: Robinson Crusoe - contest closed

Giving away this terribly handsome edition of Defoe's "Robinson Crusoe" published by The Easton Press, 1976. It's part of their "100 Greatest Books" series, and features illustrations by Edward A. Wilson. The book is bound in genuine leather, with four raised bands, gilt all edges, silk ribbon bookmark, the works. Just lovely.

Contest now closed, winner announced shortly.

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Friday Giveaway: Robinson Crusoe

Giving away this terribly handsome edition of Defoe's "Robinson Crusoe" published by The Easton Press, 1976. It's part of their "100 Greatest Books" series, and features illustrations by Edward A. Wilson. The book is bound in genuine leather, with four raised bands, gilt all edges, silk ribbon bookmark, the works. Just lovely.

To enter, leave a comment below. You can also enter on Twitter , Facebook or via email .

I'll sort through all entries and select a winner at random tomorrow morning at 11:00 AM EST.

Good luck!


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Hello World

Computer program, a "good old 'Paper-Rock-Scissors' game," handwritten and photocopied. Author is the mysterious Zoltán M.

Found in "Pogo Re-Runs: Some Reflections on Elections" by Walk Kelly. Published by Fireside, 1974.

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Sure Sign The Holidays Are Here

This recipe for fruit cake was featured in my book Handwritten Recipes :

¾ pound shortening
3 eggs
1 pound brown sugar
½ pint molasses
2 cups coffee
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 pound raisins
1 pound currants
¼ pound citron, lemon and orange peel
1 pound nuts
2 teaspoons each of all kinds spices, extracts (the ones you like best) little salt
6 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder

 Use 5 cups (flour) first and try out. This is a large rule I often cut it down. Do not bake fast. I use 2 or 3 kinds of extracts.

Found in “The Boston Cooking-School Cook Book” by Fannie Merritt Farmer. Published by Little, Brown and Co., 1928.

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American Gentlemen

Silk ribbon with the lettering "American Gentlemen." Could be a promotional item from the old men's magazine of the same name.

Found in "The Complete Works of Alfred Lord Tennyson" published by Crowell, 1885.

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Last Chance

Good morning all - I will have a regular post up in a bit, but I wanted to let you know that if you live in the U.S., this is your last chance to get signed copies of my two books before Christmas. The books will be sent via Priority Mail and should arrive in 2-4 days.


Forgotten Bookmarks: Signed copy. $14.99 - price includes US Priority Mail shipping (no international available):




Handwritten Recipes: Signed copy. $16.99 price includes US Priority Shipping (no international available):


Oh you want both? Huzzah! Here's the button to buy signed copies of each book (you save a little bit as they can ship together):

Forgotten Bookmarks and Handwritten Recipes - Both are signed - $26.99 includes US Priority mail shipping for both:

An X-ercise In Typing

A sailboat made of Xs, my guess is that it was typed up as a school assignment for keyboarding class or something similar.

Found in "Japanese Garden and Floral Art" by Mrs. Paul Kincaid. Published by Hearthside, 1966.

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