https://www.omekaclassic4.nhlibraries.org/files/original/84148c9d030aa2459a084982cb4587ac.pdf a2635d2083e4547e471331a5a37c8676 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The New Hampshire Troubadour Subject The topic of the resource Troubadour Description An account of the resource The New Hampshire Troubadour was a publication of the State of New Hampshire's State Planning and Development Commission in Concord, NH from 1931-1950s. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The State of New Hampshire Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The State of New Hampshire Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1930s-1950s Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource NHSL Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource State of New Hampshire Troubadour PDF files of the Troubadour OCR OCR of the Troubadour The New Hampshire Troubadour May 1945ADOU1 But, to New England eyes, is anything More beautiful than apple trees in bloom Or the green haze of Spring upon the hills? — From "Home-Coming," by Mazie V. Carruthers VINSTON POTE The New Hampshire troubadour COMES TO YOU EVERY MONTH SINGING THE PRAISES OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, A STATE WHOSE BEAUTY AND OPPORTUNITIES SHOULD TEMPT YOU TO COME AND SHARE THOSE GOOD THINGS THAT MAKE LIFE HERE SO DELIGHTFUL. IT IS SENT TO YOU BY THE STATE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AT CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE. DONALD TUTTLE, EDITOR VOLUME XVMay,7 9-45NUMBER 2 NEWHAMPSHIREFEDERATIONOF GARDENCLUBS by Mrs. James A. Funkhouser "Come into our garden, friends, for we adore it and wish to share its treasures with thee " — Lyman. Gardening is a never-ending joy. We plan, plow and plant weed, work and wait then reap, in beauty and in cupboards full of winter stores, the fruition of our dreams. When the harvest is gathered, the flower and vegetable beds made ready for the winter, it is time to read next year's catalogs and plan the new fabulous beauties of the season to come. Beate Hahn in her lecture, "Live With Your Garden" says, "Gardening is the one thing that brings youth and age together and makes them equals. The age of two is not too young to start gardening, and one is never too old." New Hampshire Troubadour3 HAROLD ORNS The The Garden at Webster Lake, Franklin kiss of the sun for pardon.One is nearer God's Heart in a garden song of the birds for mirth.Than anywhere else on earth. — From "God's Garden," by Dorothy Frances Gurney Capt. James B. Goyne of Princeton, N. J., chief of the Hospital Reconditioning Service, is enthusiastic about this "green thumb" medicine. "Few prescriptions have been as effective in healing sick minds and bodies as that of garden work." Dr. Allen R. Dafoe says, "I still prescribe gardening. It's as subtle as the soothing power of music only ten times more potent." Visiting other gardens always gives incentive to both the visitor and the gardener. The Troubadour has available to all interested, 4The May 1945 the New Hampshire Federation of Garden Clubs list of gardens to visit in this state. There are thirty-five Garden Clubs in the State Federation, all striving toward the same goal recommended by the National Council of State Garden Clubs. First, that of Education, teaching people to garden more intelligently. Second, Victory Gardening, every home to have its own vegetable garden. Third, Conservation of our Natural Resources. Fourth, to assist in giving Hospital Service. The Garden Clubs of this State have given much time and effort to Hospital Service work, under the Red Cross. Flower carts, from which each boy may choose the flower he likes best for his bedside table, Xmas trees and other Yuletide decorations, gardens for the men, and the landscaping of the grounds around the Grenier, Langdon and Portsmouth Hospitals for Service Men. These are just a few of the many services rendered by the organization. The clubs have worked with Defense Units in setting up Garden Areas, answering questions, and generally assisting those in charge of Victory Garden programs. The Extension Department at the University of New Hampshire offers two garden courses, one Small Fruits, and the other Vegetable Gardening. In Conservation, work has been done to preserve our native wild plants, fast disappearing through careless pulling and cutting. A list of what to pick and what to save has been compiled. Bird study and work with Junior Garden Clubs is another feature. Training our youth to build gardens, and to care for wild plants and birds, will make them better citizens of the future. The Federation is active in the keeping of our natural beauties free from ugly advertising, and in assisting roadside developments with plantings. There are times to play as well as to work, and one of the most delightful is New England Day, celebrated each year at the Champlin Home near Rochester. There people from all over New England meet, and become friends and workers together. New Hampshire Troubadour5 MY HOME STATE by Dorothy Q. Bastile As an old-time resident of New Hampshire I would like to take a bit of time, and delve into the inner thoughts and feelings of my mind, and "open up" with a word of affection for the little state which has brought me so much enjoyment. I think if one is fortunate enough to travel about even on the outer edges of New England, one learns very quickly to appreciate more acutely the loveliness of New England within its borders, and to draw the line even closer, to realize the qualities of the state of New Hampshire. Here one finds, by comparison with other states, a quite small one, within which is considerable variation of landscape. In the southern section is what is called the "Monadnock Region." It centers around the one sizable mountain of that name which rises about 3,100 feet above sea-level. For the most part, however, it is low hills — up-hill and down-dale country, with clear air, white pine forests, and charming towns and villages. Then there is the Lakes Region in midstate, beautiful beyond description, where Lake Winnipesaukee, the largest of the group, spreads out into coves and bays and distant stretches for many miles. For its background it has the blue outline of the range of mountains to the north. Covering a large area of wild and rugged country, the mountains there vary in height, but are steep and wooded, and rocky-near their summits — as the well-cut face of the "Old Man of the Mountains" will testify. They roll on one after another as if glad of each other's company and proud of their dignity and grandeur. Down through their vales (or notches, as the Franconia and Crawford highways are called) twist and wind the roadways through which men may drive or walk, there to sense their own 6The May 1945 WINSTON POTS SixH.P.double-disk harrow at work under the shadow of Mts. Madison and Adams near Gorham littleness, yet feel the uplift which binds men's souls to the spirit of the God over us all. Down from the mountains with foaming fury rush the waterfalls. They find their way through rocky channels and into glassy pools, where, crystal-clear, they hush you to silence and inward reflection. Coming down from the mountains, and heading due east, you will come to a neat bit of coast-line where the waters of the Atlantic New Hampshire Troubadour7 FRANKLIN Named in honor of Benjamin Franklin, the city was incorporated in 1828 from parts of Andover, Salisbury, Northfield, and Sanbornton It became a city in 1895 Top row: 1. High School. 2. Main Street 3. Public Library. Center right: Birthplace of Daniel Webster Bottom row: 1. Congregational Church and a Bust of Daniel Webster, “New Hampshire’s greatest son." 2. The Armory. 3. Mills on the Winnipesaukee River. Photos by B. P. Atkinson, E. D. Currier, Shoreye Studio and Harold Orne. V^Sr-AT HAROLD ORNE A service man on furlough and his wife climbing up the Boott Spur Trail on Mt. Washington. In the valley at right is the Tuckerman Ravine Shelter (WMNF) wash ceaselessly into the soft shelters of sandy beach along through the township of the Hamptons. Going back inland for a very short distance you travel past wide and fertile fields, cattle grazing, corn growing. Beautiful old farms that — true — have seen better days, but still stand erect and dignified in their Colonial architecture, and remind one of the days of their beginning when the pioneers had high standards of workmanship and construction, and built their homes, not only in perfect taste, but to last, and in well-chosen sites. It would seem that their own day was one of peace 10 The May 1945 and plenty, yet such could not have been the case as it was their lot to clear the land of trees, stubble, and rock, and to make what now are such pleasant fields and good turf land. Added to such difficulties must have been that of accumulating their materials. Hand-hewn wood, hand-made bricks, hand-wrought wooden pegs and nails no roadways such as we take so for granted, but everything drawn over rough trails, probably by oxen. All errands in their time were carried out on horseback, and over long distances, for the wives and mothers as well as the men of their families. These are only a few of the thoughts that make one appreciate the smiling, pleasant beauty of this section of New Hampshire countryside. The city of Portsmouth in this vicinity has true dignity and atmosphere, bred by time, and the character of its citizens, and savors of maritime history as it goes back in American history as an important seaport. In my own section of the state, the southern part, there is a peculiar intimacy that grows in you with the years, and bids you never turn your back on it without the promise of coming back. Here the towns and villages are truly New England in the best sense — as they keep open the door to the outsider, and it is his own fault if he fails to catch the spirit which so binds him to it. People here are like people everywhere no doubt, yet there is some real here. The best of those who have "always lived here" are un-trammeled in their spirit of intelligence, kindness, and honesty, and one soon learns to mingle his own interests and feelings with theirs, and to breathe deep with a sense of trust and a happier consciousness of really "coming home." With my son, who is with the fighting forces in Britain, I share the love of this corner of the globe. It helps me to await his safe return, as I feel sure it helps him to meet the task at hand, with something of the courage and high purpose instilled by the air and the atmosphere of this little section of the world. New Hampshire Troubadour11 TOALLRESIDENTSOF NEWHAMPSHIRE in the Armed Forces of the United States Greetings: The Legislature of 1943 passed a Joint Resolution directing the State Planning and Development Commission to send the Troubadour to you without charge and provided an appropriation of seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500) a year for that purpose. The Legislature now in session has passed the following: STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the year of Our Lord One thousand nine hundred and forty-five Joint Resolution Providing for the Mailing of the New Hampshire Troubadour To Residents of the State in the Armed Forces of the United States. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: That the sum of twelve thousand dollars ($12,000) be and the same is hereby appropriated for the year 1946 and a like sum for the year 1947 for the purpose of publishing and mailing the New Hampshire Troubadour to all residents of the State of New Hampshire while they serve in the armed forces of the United States, on condition that names and addresses shall be submitted to the state planning and development commission by recognized organizations who shall correct their lists at least once each month. Said funds shall be expended under the direction of the state planning and development commission and any unexpended portion of this appropriation shall lapse and shall not be transferred to any other appropriation. 12The May 1945 ■ MANAHAN STUDIO Salmon fishing at inlet of First Connecticut Lake, Pittsburg And so it is our privilege and pleasure to announce that you are to continue to receive the Troubadour if you will make arrangements to have us fully posted at all times on your current address. We realize that letter-writing is at times difficult and sometimes impossible but just a post card announcing any change of address is all that is necessary. In closing I wish to repeat what I said when announcing the action of the Legislature in the July, 1943 issue of the Troubadour: "It is our hope that the Troubadour not only will be a monthly reminder that the home folks don't forget, but that it may also show you Home as you left it and as we are trying to do our part in keeping it for you."Donald Tuttle, Editor New Hampshire Troubadour 13 Front Cover: Old house in Hopkinton. Kodachrome by Wenday. Back Cover: Sandwich Dome over Plummer Pond, Sandwich. Photo by Harrison Fisk. The New Hampshire Federation of Garden Clubs is compiling a list of 100 or more gardens which are open to visitors. Copies may be obtained from Mrs. Arthur A. Pen-nock, Littleton, New Hampshire. Recently a young woman applied at one of the United States Employment Service offices for permission to transfer to a different job. Referral was denied by the interviewer because the girl was employed in an essential shoe shop and wanted to transfer to a job in a less essential plant. But she was persistent and attempted to press her point with what she thought was a strong argument. She had overheard the foreman who wanted to employ her say he had a bottleneck in his department and needed her badly. Taking that as her cue, she insisted that the job she wanted was much more important to the war effort than the one she had because, she explained, she was to work on a "bottleneck ma- chine." And she stoutly maintained that she had had "lots of experience"asabottleneckmachine operator. —Concord Monitor The purple lilac is the official state flower of New Hampshire. An Admiralty village WAVE says she's had a national romance. She was born in New Hampshire, enlisted while living in Maine, met her future husband in Oklahoma, received her engagement ring from California, her wedding ring from Arizona, and was married in New Mexico. Then she was stationed in Washington, D. O, and he in Gulf-port, Miss. Now he's a pilot of a FlyingFortressintheEuropean theater. —Concord Monitor Here are some famous newspaper men who were born in New Hampshire: Horace Greeley, founder of the New York Tribune, at Amherst Charles A. Dana, editor of the New York Sun, at Hinsdale Horace White, editor of the New York Tribune and the New York Evening Post, at Colebrook Charles R. Miller, editor of the NewYorkTimes, at 14 The May 1945 Hanover Stilson Hutchins, founder of the Washington Post, at Whitefield and John Wentworth, founder and editor of the Democrat, the first newspaper in Chicago, at Sandwich. Here are some items from the 1856 ledger of Thompson and Davis, Newmarket: July 17 1 Dust Brush .35 1 Stove Brush .17 1 Parlor Stove 5.00 1 Box Stove 1 .50 679 lbs. Hard Coal 2.72 1 Pair Brittania Lamps 1 .00 1 Coal Shovel .35 ^W The Indians used to wear long hair the same as men had done in England. Whatever the Indians did was regarded as " barbarous." So the belief developed that men who wore long hair were barbarians. In 1648 the wearing of long hair was condemned by the Church as sinful. The Governor, Deputy Governor, and magistrates entered into an association to prevent it. "Forasmuch as the wearing of long hair," their proclamation read, "after the manner of ruffians and barbarous Indians, has begun to in- New Hampshire Troubadour vade New England, contrary to the rule of God's word, which says it is a shame for a man to wear long hair, we do declare and manifest our dislike and detestation against the wearing of such long hair, as against a thing uncivil and unmanly, whereby men do deform themselves and do corrupt good manners." — Pillsbury's History of New Hampshire MEMORIES By Richard Birch Some small things will remain with me No matter where I go The fragrance of a mountain trail, Moon shadows far below The saffron tint of early morn, Its chill and searching breeze The scarlet hue of bunch berries, Clustered beneath the trees The silver needles of the rain, Beating hard against my face The rainbow up against the sky, The fleeting storm to chase. These things they will remain with me, No matter where I go. The open road, the woods of home, Because I love them so. — From "The Classical Review" of The Classical High School, Providence, Rhode Island 15 RUMFORD PRESS CONCORD.N H r WHETSTONES by Madeleine Burch Cole IN APPALACHIA There are those that love the surging crowds, Or roam a restless sea, But the upland slope and tinkling bells Are heaven enough for me. There are those that need to whet their lance Against a throbbing throng But the stone that whets my blade the best Is a wood thrush and its song, And the still, cool aisles of forest shade, And a sapphire mountain lake Where the doe and buck come down to drink With the loon and lone wild drake. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1945 Type The nature or genre of the resource Magazine Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 16-page booklet Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant New Hampshire Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED: This Rights Statement should be used for Items for which the copyright status is unknown and for which the organization that has made the Item available has undertaken an (unsuccessful) effort to determine the copyright status of the underlying Work. Typically, this Rights Statement is used when the organization is missing key facts essential to making an accurate copyright status determination. 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