Michael Popek's Blog, page 24
July 25, 2019
Afterlife

Collection of dried and pressed leaves.
All found in "The History of England: Vol II" by Rapin de Thoyras. Printed for James, John and Paul Knapton, London, 1733.
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Published on July 25, 2019 07:34
July 23, 2019
This Is To Certify

This is to Certify
That Bro. Jno. H.C. Rowland was duly admitted to membership in Court Spruce Run, No. 3405 at a stated meeting held Sixth of March, A.D. 1902.
Found in "The Helmet of Navarre" by Bertha Runkle. Published by The Century Co., 1901.
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Published on July 23, 2019 07:22
July 22, 2019
A Dry Subject

Dried and pressed flower.
Found in "The Formation of Vegetable Mould Through The Action of Worms" by Charles Darwin. Published by D. Appleton, 1892.
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Published on July 22, 2019 07:50
July 20, 2019
Giveaway winner
This week's winner was Allison Gammons, who entered on Facebook.
Thanks to all who entered, see you here next week.
Thanks to all who entered, see you here next week.










Published on July 20, 2019 07:54
July 19, 2019
Friday Giveaway: 14 Modern Literature Books - contest closed
Published on July 19, 2019 07:39
Friday Giveaway: 14 Modern Literature Books

I'm giving away these fourteen modern lit titles today.
To enter, leave a comment below. You can also enter on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram or via email .
I will pick a winner at random tomorrow morning at 10:00 AM Eastern.
Good luck!
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Published on July 19, 2019 07:39
July 16, 2019
Another Nail In My Heart

One rusty nail.
Found in "Steps in the Expansion of Our Territory" by Oscar P. Austin. Published by D. Appleton and Co., 1903
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Published on July 16, 2019 06:50
July 13, 2019
Giveaway winner
This week's winner was Rebecca Daniels, who entered on Facebook.
Thanks to all who entered, see you here next week.
Thanks to all who entered, see you here next week.










Published on July 13, 2019 07:52
July 12, 2019
Friday Giveaway: Eight Vintage Children's Books: Contest Closed
Published on July 12, 2019 07:48
Friday Giveaway: Eight Vintage Children's Books

I am giving away these eight vintage children's books this week.
To enter, leave a comment below. You can also enter on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram or via email .
I will gather up all the entries and pick a winner at random tomorrow morning at 10:00 AM Eastern.
Good luck!
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Published on July 12, 2019 07:48