CLEVELAND, Ohio — Happy Johnny Appleseed Day today! We have a close proximity to John Chapman, born Sept. 26, 1774, in Leominster, Mass.: Mapleside Farms in Brunswick has tress planted and grafted to honor this historic legend!
Chapman dedicated his life to establishing various apple orchards throughout the Midwest. A true pioneer in conservation, his goal was to feed the people while also practicing his missionary attributes.
He went around planting apple seeds and building fencing to protect the tender seedlings. He would later return to the apple nurseries, checking on their development.
He died at the age of 70 in Indiana.
We are fortunate to have many prime apple farms in Northeast Ohio, offering cider as well as apples. Stay tuned to Mapleside Farms as they plan a winery as well as a reopening of the bakery. Apple fritters should be making a comeback!
Speaking of harvest time, cornhusk dolls may have been first made by Native Americans. With the corn being a prime necessity, the use of the stalks was also a goal. They harvested the entire plant — everything related to corn, the staple of life!
Using the husks to adorn stick figures became an appealing way for the pioneers to “dress” their children’s dolls. Simple or elaborate, they became playmates for the youngsters, each year offering new additions!
Hi Yenke Peddler,
I have a mint example of early advertising with this pasteurized, 1 pound butter box. The box says “Copyright applied for, Bossie’s Best Brand Butter.” The directions advise not to remove the parchment wrappers until “Ready to Serve.”It also states that butter is 99 percent digestible and is the best energy food!Any value here?
J.S.
Hi Janice,
Love your themed 1920s antique advertising butter carton! A gem from the past. With all the information printed, it reads like a book! As it appears, a value of $25 would be reasonable.
If you have an item for evaluation, send a clear picture with history to Yenke Peddler, Brenda Yenke, P.O. Box 361633, Strongsville, Ohio, 44136. You may also email photos and information requests for Brenda to evaluate at [email protected] .
