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Great Granny’s Cook Book – Candies: Carnival & Circus Favorites!

  Hystoria thought you might like to try making carnival candies at home! From Great Granny’s 1947 copy of “The American Woman’s Cook Book”, we bring you mounds of sugar! Before you begin, please be sure to have all equipment … Continue reading

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The Wonderful World of Girly Shows

  When word the circus was coming to town spread, people of all ages became anxious knowing  wolf-faced boys and  a 3-legged lady would be making an appearance. Wives would become agitated knowing their husbands were smitten with the idea of visiting the … Continue reading

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