Jan
31
Like us on Facebook Trinidad, Cuba Cuba is once again on America's radar with the Florida Straits the only thing lying between the two nations. the Obama administration loosened travel restrictions to Cuba, and a growing number of organizations now operate licensed trips as airlines rush to ad routes to Havana. Three and a half …
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Jan
28
SANTA FE, N.M., Jan. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ –The United States Postal Service today delivered one of the nation’s highest honors to new Mexico with the issuance of a commemorative forever Stamp recognizing the state’s 100th anniversary. “Known for its rich history, vibrant cultures and stunning geographic diversity, new Mexico is the ‘Land of …
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Jan
19
Souvenirs from the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair are now on display at the Grundy County Historical Society Museum. Duane Heath, formerly of Morris and now living in Bartlett, Ill., has been collecting memorabilia from the “Century of Progress International Exposition” for over 10 years. his interest was sparked by a book about the 1893 Columbia …
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Dec
25
FORT WALTON BEACH — John Connors celebrated an anniversary this week, but not for any person. it was the 100th anniversary of his Christmas postcard collection. The postcards, which were sent to his late uncle William Connors, were dated from Dec. 19 to Dec. 21, 1911. Postage was 1 cent at the time. “this just …
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Dec
25
On 25 Dec 2011, to mark the 100th anniversary of the Alishan Forest Railway, Taiwan Post was issued a stamp sheet of two NT$5 and NT$25 denominations, will feature the narrow-gauge mountain railway and the trains that run on it. The souvenir sheet has a bright color scheme with mountains and a route map in …
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Nov
18
Jim Fryer at the Norfolk and Norwich Philatelic Society’s exhibition at the Forum. Picture: Denise Bradley Friday, October 28, 2011 11:44 AM The Norfolk and Norwich Philatelic (stamps and postal history) Society has been celebrating its 100th anniversary in style this week with an exhibition at the Forum, Norwich. And the centrepiece is an original …
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