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Ship Figureheads Would Calm Neptune

Ship Figureheads Would Calm Neptune

By Rosemary McKittrick  And there’s many a story that could be told  Of the fine figureheads that were chiseled of old  On the dreary sands they crumble today  From Terra del Fuego to Baffins Bay.  –19th century naval officer  The golden-haired figurehead in her white and green gown seems confident and casual about her ability to calm Neptune. Battling the […]

by · February 6, 2024 · 0 comments · Feature Article
Discovering Space Exploration Collectibles

Discovering Space Exploration Collectibles

By Robert Reed  From Apollo mission patches to chunks of rocket ships collectors are increasingly discovering the out-of-the-world appeal of space collectibles.  Space-related things from vintage postcards to signed photographs are attracting followers.  The second edition of Today’s Hottest Collectibles lists space collectibles as one of the more potential fields currently. Included are promotional booklets, media kits, pinback buttons, and […]

by · February 6, 2024 · 0 comments · Feature Article
The National Western Stock Show & Rodeo

The National Western Stock Show & Rodeo

 The National Western Stock Show & Rodeo, Jan. 6-21, 2024, celebrates Denver’s rich cowtown roots and is a cherished Colorado tradition since 1906.  The National Western Stock Show is the premier livestock, rodeo, and horse show in the nation, serving agricultural producers and consumers throughout the world.  It provides education in agriculture, including college and graduate level scholarships in agriculture […]

by · January 2, 2024 · 0 comments · Feature Article
Stock Market Collectibles Can Be Assembled with Patient Searching

Stock Market Collectibles Can Be Assembled with Patient Searching

By Barry Krause  In five short years the 100th anniversary of the devastating crash of the stock market in New York will be remembered. Thinking of this tragedy reminds me of the many nice items in stock market memorabilia that we can collect and study.  The stock market crash plunged America into perhaps the worst economic depression in our history. […]

by · January 2, 2024 · 0 comments · Feature Article

Put Out the Old and Enjoy the New

By Sandy Dale  T’was the month after Christmas and all through our town  Merchants had a great season so there wasn’t a frown.  They cleaned out their windows and packed up the stuff.  Though they’d had lots of fun, they’d had quite enough.  They eyed one another and tried to decide  To replace what they’d had; something to excite.  The […]

by · January 2, 2024 · 0 comments · Feature Article