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Few readers will themselves remember the salvage drives of World War II, but may remember the stories passed down by their parents and grandparents.

The headline of the Daily Eagle on Dec. 26, 1922 proclaimed:  “Greatest Christmas in Our History Elaborately Celebrated – Churches Give Splendid Programs.”

Charles Milton Lewis Wiseman (1829-1904) was the wise man who collected historical details in his spare time to publish a 407-page book.

The poet wandered for himself and for his various day jobs with New York City newspapers. Some of his haunts are still standing; most have been swept away with time.

When the property on the NE corner of North High and East Sixth was still an empty lot in 1901, it had been purchased by the Mott family.

TUPELO — Mitch Caver is a firm believer that history belongs in the hands of those who lived it.

Joyce Harvey transports readers back to the county fair of 1922.

Joyce Harvey looks at the history of gas stations at 602 Lincoln Avenue.

A "hidden message" is discovered on the roof of the goat barn at the fairgrounds.

The “simple question” that led to this article was: “What do you know about an early organ factory in Lancaster?”