Grandmas Kitchen
Mrs. Krieders Caning Corn
From blackdiamond15
I was wondering if someone could inform me if the 14 cups of corn in Mrs. Krieder’s Caning Corn recipe [posted on your website] is cooked corn or uncooked corn. Thank you!
Mrs. Krieders Caning Corn
From Franklin T. Wike
Since the recipe calls for boiling the mixture 15 minutes, we think that you would start with uncooked corn but if anyone else has different ideas, maybe they will share them.
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Good Old Days
Do you remember using a straight razor?
From Frank Wike
Now that we live in a throw away society where many of us use disposable blades or razors, I started thinking about shaving practices of the past. I remember watching the barbers take their straight razors across a leather strap that was fastened to the barber chairs. I don’t know if they would use the leather strap to sharpen the razors or just clean the edge, but a question arose in my mind. How often did men replace their straight razors? I would also like to find out if anyone else remembers sharpening the blades that we used in the old single edge style safety razors?
Using a straight razor?
From Dick
I never replaced them. Have some still in good shape over 80 years old.
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Using a straight razor?
From Dave Engler
As a child of the great depression and a member of the so-called greatest generation, even though I did not need to shave during that period, I know first hand how my father and grandfather honed their safety razor blades in order to gain a few extra shaves before having to use a new one. After all, every penny counted and, difficult as it may seem to people today, pennies did amount to something in those days.
1. Straight razors could last a lifetime with proper care. The strop honed it to a fine edge. If dropped on the cutting edge, it might have to be replaced, if damaged too greatly.
2. Single edged razor blades were often honed with the use of a two glass marbled device - thus allowing for extra shaves before replacement.
3. Double edged blades could also be honed with the same marble device or alternatively, on the inside of a straight sided drinking glass.
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The good old days !
From Dave Engler
Hey, I can recall my first allowance - 10 cents a month! For that grand sum I could: go to a Saturday afternoon movie double feature, buy two double dip ice cream cones, or buy enough penny candy to last for several days. Ah, the good old days!
By the way, just a few weeks ago I was privileged to emcee my High School Class 65th reunion.
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About those unused words [Oct 04 issue]
From Tom Mlinar
Yup, I remember all those words. My old 40 Packard has running boards and add on directional signals. I also have a spinner knob, wolf whistle, ahh ogaa horn and lots of good stuff.
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Old Cars
From Tom Knapp
I read somewhere that many of the phrases we now use in cars, originated from the horse and buggy days, such as the word dashboards which originally existed on wagons and were used to protect the driver from mud being thrown when the horse would dash. The words head as in head lights and tail as in tail lights were also supposed to be carried over from the days when people thought in terms of horses head being the front and their tail being the rear.
Does anyone know of any other words that are used on cars, that originated from the horse and buggy days?
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American Railway network 1830 to 1860
From Rory Oneill
Please can you assist me with a query in relation to the American Railway network 1830 to 1860.
My ancestors had some shares and am wondering how to trace it.
Please can you assist me.
They were resident in Philadelphia and their names were Boyce and McBride. I’m heading out to the States and would be keen to make your acquaintance.
D.R.O. ONeill Bsc(Hons)
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Genealogy Corner
Jacob Wike
From Franklin T. Wike, Jr.
I am looking for information on Jacob Wike from East Hanover, Dauphin County, PA. He is listed in the 1860 census age 55 as a day laborer, born in PA. I am trying to find out if he had any children between 1830 and 1845. If he did have children, I would like to know their names and what year they were born. His wife’s name was Mary and she was listed as being 60 years old.
I am specifically looking for any ties to Elias Wike, who was listed in the 1870 census for East Hanover.
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Wartime Memories
General Patton’s Pistol
From Tom Hartline
We have purchased a replica of General Patton’s pistol as a gift for a Patton admirer. Question: Did General Patton ever shoot anyone? If anyone knows, please respond asap.
General Pattons Pistol
From Milt Long
Patton killed two of the poncho soldiers and that was the reason her filled two notches on the grip of his 45. General Pershing told Patton that he could wear his colt revolver if he promised to get some of Pancho’s men. This was the first use of motorized soldiers in combat, which was Patton’s idea.
I have a replica of the pistol. The one I wear is the one I made from photos provided by the Patton museum. The engraving was not by Colt. It is believed that Payne had this done for Patton. This had been placed on the pistol prior to the skirmish at San Miguelito because a newspaper article of May 16, 1916, noted his six shooter, a beautiful weapon, chased and engraved. It was on the left side that he carved the two notches.
The pistol was shipped to the Shelton Payne Arms Co., El Paso, Texas on March 15, 1916. The right grip had GSP engraved on it. This pistol did not fire 45 automatic cartridges. It used center fired bullets. He added the Lanyard Swivel, which was to hold a thong that was looped through the right shoulder epaulet. If I can provide any further information, please let me know.
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General Patton’s Pistol
Reply from Nomad2261
Yes he did shoot someone, in the Mexican/US conflict @1915-16. He shot a higher up Lieutenant of Pancho Via. Patton strapped him to the Hood/Fender of a car and brought the body back to the U.S. Camp. Black Jack Pershing from then on referred to Patton as his (Pershings) cowboy.
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Alaska Command Patch
From: redrockdove
I have been looking for this patch for some time with no luck. I was an instructor for AIS in 53 and 54. I lost my uniforms and all the goodies in a divorce, burned, I was told. I contacted the post up there and was told they have a shortage of patches? If anyone knows where I can obtain a patch I would be forever grateful. Thanks in advance.
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FDR Tour of Fort Knox
From Milton Long
In 1943, I had the honor to escort President Franklin D. Roosevelt on his tour of Fort Knox, Kentucky. He also took time to talk to the troops and it was appreciated. He invited all enlisted men to have lunch with him at the post officers club, and guess where we got to sit? Yes, right at his table. It was something I will never forget and I am sure the sailors that got to meet and talk with President Bush feel the same way. What a great country we have. God bless America.
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U S Legacies Magazine Nov 2004
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