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Sheep in York County – circa 1940

This lovely rural scene is identified as York County, Pennsylvania. York County, in south-central Pennsylvania remains a significant agricultural center. I identified this postcard as

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Swift’s Premium Meat

It is interesting to note how large food companies have promoted their health, safety, and quality procedures through the early 20th century. Many advertisements for

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In Praise of Forests

In Praise of Forests – circa 1940 Come to the woods, for here is rest.” ― John Muir Pennsylvania (“Penn’s Woods”) was once covered entirely

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