Comments for A Hundred Years Ago

Comment on What Kind of Clocks Did People Have in 1913? by Dianna

Dianna — Sat, 18 May 2013 22:19:07 +0000

My mom sometimes had a Big Ben…or a Baby Ben! I’d never really thought about life before wrist watches…

Comment on 1913 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Advertisement by sheridegrom - From the literary and legislative trenches.

sheridegrom - From the literary and legislative trenches. — Sat, 18 May 2013 22:18:47 +0000

Sheryl – It was a big deal because no one else had the money to buy a simple luxury of any kind and my great-grandparents flaunted their money. They were not nice people.

Comment on A Celebration of Something by dorannrule

dorannrule — Sat, 18 May 2013 19:56:34 +0000

I can’t imagine having to milk the cows every day. And small town celebrations must have been wonderful getaways. Thanks once again to you and your grandma for giving us snapshot memories of earlier times.

Comment on What Kind of Clocks Did People Have in 1913? by pattisj

pattisj — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:45:46 +0000

We had a Big Ben. There was no oversleeping with that alarm! Had to keep it wound, though.

Comment on Spring Chores the Same from Day to Day by Catherine

Catherine — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:00:31 +0000

Comment on Most Popular Baby Names, 1913 and 2013 by Boomdeeadda

Boomdeeadda — Sat, 18 May 2013 15:28:53 +0000

HA, I see my hubbies first and second name in the 1913 lists. His parents were very very very retro. I always loved the name Olivia but never got to use it. Maybe a future pet that doesn’t come with a name. Since we always adopt rescues, they’ve always been named. Maybe I should get a fish?

Comment on Lysol Advertising, 1913 and 2013 by Boomdeeadda

Boomdeeadda — Sat, 18 May 2013 15:08:22 +0000

I think ‘making up words’ to sell your products is assuming consumers are too savvy. Healthing? Spell check doesn’t even like it, LOL I don’t buy it because I don’t like the smell but they must have a loyal following to be around so long. You mentioned in another post that your Grandma was making $1.00 to clean the ceiling and it was equal to $24.00 today. Seems like a bottle of Lysol was pretty pricey back then if it sold for $1.00….yikes!