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Author: Doris Montag

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Toilet Paper’s Dirty Past ~ The History of Ordinary Things

March 22, 2023March 22, 2023 Doris Montag
What did humans use to clean themselves in the days BEFORE toilet paper? Naturally, they used what was readily available. The simplest way was physical use of one’s hand, but any alternative was likely preferred. ... Read more
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Fun Facts About Valentines ~ The History of Ordinary Things

February 17, 2023February 21, 2023 Doris Montag
Valentine was a common gender-neutral name during 3rd to 6th centuries. It is of Latin origin meaning “strong and healthy”. Valentine was the name of a 3rd century Christian martyr and saint whose feast falls on February 14, the traditional ... Read more
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Remembering Paper Dolls ~ The History of Ordinary Things

January 20, 2023January 26, 2023 Doris Montag
The oldest known paper doll card was printed around 1650 with two female figures and numerous dresses, headgear, hairstyles, and accessories. In the 1700s, paper dolls, jointed and mounted on sticks, were called “pantins” meaning dancing, ... Read more
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Nutty As A Fruitcake ~ The History of Ordinary Things

December 16, 2022December 16, 2022 Doris Montag
The phrase “nutty as a fruitcake” was first used in 1935 in reference to Southern bakers who loaded their fruitcakes with nuts. But what is the history of this heavy, fruit laden cake? ... Read more
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Learning How To Husk Faster ~ The History of Ordinary Things

October 21, 2022November 8, 2022 Doris Montag
The 1862 Homestead Act signed by Lincoln prior to the Civil War was an important piece of legislation about federal land. The Homestead Act provided that any adult citizen who had never borne arms against the U.S. government could claim 160 ... Read more
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Military Star Banners & Gold Star Families ~ The History of Ordinary Things

September 9, 2022September 16, 2022 Doris Montag
A service flag or banner is one that family members of those serving in the U.S. Armed Forces can display. It is officially defined as a white field with a red border, with a blue star for each immediate family member serving during any period of ... Read more
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Steam Powered Engines ~ The History of Ordinary Things

August 12, 2022August 16, 2022 Doris Montag
For many of us, summer means outings to the state fair and steam engine shows. But what do we know about the story and significance of steam power? For much of history, the only way people traveled was by foot or horse. There were no powered trains, ... Read more
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The Story Of Gelatin & Jell-O ~ The History of Ordinary Things

July 15, 2022July 21, 2022 Doris Montag
For the castle lifestyle, gelatin was used to create jelled dishes, typically of savory flavors for glazing meat. Gelatin is a translucent, colorless, odorless, brittle, nearly tasteless solid substance. It is derived from the collagen ... Read more
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Fascinating Cracker Jack ~ The History of Ordinary Things

June 17, 2022July 21, 2022 Doris Montag
Cracker Jack is an American brand of snack consisting of molasses-flavored, caramel-coated popcorn and peanuts, well known for being packaged with a prize of trivial value. Some food ... Read more
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Doris Montag

January 1, 2022July 21, 2022 Doris Montag
Doris Montag of Iowa City, IA, is a new contributor to the Waynedale News expanding her reach into Indiana. Her column, The History of Ordinary Things, currently runs in Pennsylvania and Iowa/IL. Doris Montag is a homespun historian and an ... Read more
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