The Federal Writer's Project created a Boston almanac for 1939. A mixture of history, gossip, and current events, it was, apparently, only done for one year. Today's post:
William and Mary proclaimed in Boston in 1689.*****It was noted with disgust at this time in 1852 that a new invention of the devil called "High, Low, Jack" was popular among the gaming gentry.****That there is nothing of any real value which cannot be found in Boston was once more demonstrated on this day in 1855 when workmen on Hanover Street found a large vein of real gold.****In 1933 the Sacred Cod as stolen from the State House. Oh horrible, horrible
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