I was digging through old newspapers in the Library of Congress' Chronicling America archives and came across this from the Daily National Republican. It dates back to July 21st, 1864 and featured a rallying cry for Abraham Lincoln's re-election as President of the United States.

This is an odd advertisement from 1912 that wouldn't play well today. Read about the risks The Sargol Company took with their Flesh Builder treatment and why people were so attracted to it. Find out more about this strange advertisement here!

Explore the history of ice harvesting in Maine in the 19th and 20th centuries. Learn about the Independent Ice Company, their customers, and the industry's eventual demise with the arrival of the refrigerator.