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  1. TraditionalFrog

    School

    I'm writing up a WWII era historical fiction which involves a family on the home front (in the USA). While I have plenty of info on my subject, a few things puzzle me. What were the typical classroom room hours for elementary and high school? Also, what vacations did pupils have? I assume...
  2. TraditionalFrog

    Doing Dishes

    I am interested in how dishes were washed back in the day (1930 - ca 1945). By this I am assuming that dishes were done using bar soap rather than liquid detergent. I am interested in the history behind the soap, the various brands, and how it was done. I am considering doing this, so am...
  3. TraditionalFrog

    I'm Tired Of This Number....

    http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/news/indiana/1920s-South-Bend-theater-facing-demolition Why, oh why must everything old be demolished? Yes, I know it costs to do restoration, especially when structure is involved, but still... I think preserving our past is important, even if it isn't a church...
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    Wanna buy a duck?

    I recently heard a clip of an old time radio program featuring Joe Penner. This fellow is great! I did an internet search for more info about him and aside from Wikipedia there was little else. It seems this once popular funny man is now all but forgotten, at least by the under 85 set. I'm...
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    Golden Era Fourth

    What was the Fourth like in the Golden era? How did people celebrate? Did they have personal fireworks or was it predominately community/town displays? Did people have cookouts or special dinners?
  7. TraditionalFrog

    Vintage Room

    I am highly considering doing a retro-vation of of a bedroom. The time frame I am looking to recreate is the late 30's-WWII era. The one point I am uncertain about is flooring. The problem: I rent, and as the land-lord recently recarpeted the room (high quality job), it is not likely I'll be...
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    Vintage Clubs/Orgs in Indianapolis

    I am wondering if any one on the forum knows of any vintage/goldern era clubs/organizations in Indianapolis or the surrounding area. I have done a Google but nothing has come up except a WWII reenactment outfit based in Moline, IL. I am very interested in meeting up with some folks of like...
  9. TraditionalFrog

    B-17 Liberty Belle

    On 5 July my father and I took a trip to Mt Comfort airport (near Indianapolis, IN) to see the Liberty Belle. It was a really wonderful expierience to be up close and personal with the planes my grandpa worked on. He was an armourer in the Army Air Corp during the war. I can just imagine him...
  10. TraditionalFrog

    What Hours Did People Keep in The Golden Era?

    Hello. I am doing some research and would like some input on the following: I am under the assumption that people generally went to bed earlier and woke up earlier in the Golden Era. Is this generally correct? Of course, I realise that many people then like now had jobs at odd hours...
  11. TraditionalFrog

    Modern Vintagesque Humour

    I received in my inbox this evening, found it funny and thought I'd share: A Modern version of Abbott and Costello's Who's On First routine: LOU COSTELLO CALLS TO BUY A COMPUTER FROM BUD ABBOTT ABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you? COSTELLO : Thanks. I'm...
  13. TraditionalFrog

    Wildfires!

    :offtopic: I know this is not a vintage topic but... Are there any fellow loungers who are in or near the areas being affected by the fires in CA? If so how are you and your neighbours coping with this? I am particularly interested in the status of the Platina and Beegum Gorge areas...
  14. TraditionalFrog

    A True Vintage Lady

    This morning my family and I commended my great aunt to the mercy of God. My beloved great aunt Mildred was just short of her 96th birthday. She was born in the year 1912. She saw much in her life... the end of the Victorian/Edwardian era, a depression, two world wars, and that's just a...
  15. TraditionalFrog

    Where To Purchase Vintage Tableware

    Does anyone know any online shops that sell 30's - 40s era dishes and tableware (aside from ebay or craigslist, I am not interested in auctions)? They can even be reproductions. I have found several retro places but they tend to be primarily 50's oriented. Thanks
  16. TraditionalFrog

    General Work Leisure Clothes

    A few questions... I am curious as to what people would have worn for general around the house yard/garden work and leisure during the Golden Era (30s & 40s)? Most people today I see doing yard/garden work are usually sporting T-Shirts jeans and shorts. Footwear is usually tennis shoes or...
  17. TraditionalFrog

    Golden Era Medical Care

    Unfortunately, I have taken ill with a nasty case of bronchitis. This led me to thinking... How would bronchitis and other common ailments have been treated during the Golden Era? What type of medications, prescribed or otherwise would have been around or used?

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