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My family came to what is now Boulder, Colorado, arriving when Boulder was three months old. My Great-great-grandfather was Carson W. Arbuthnot and with him, he brought his four sons and a son-in-law. Since a little child I have loved the history of this beautiful mountain area, the legacy's of the Natives who were here when my family arrived, and the way our community has grown to what it is today. My blog is dedicated to seeking evidence of all that happened. The good, the bad and the ugly, I will share the evidence of what I find.

I also share Boulder County and Colorado History through entertaining storytelling. Dressed as one of my early Boulder County ancestors, I will make you laugh, smile and sometimes cry as I share the stories of the people who came before us and who established these communities that we enjoy today. Please visit my storytelling and events pages for information on performances.

Welcome to my blog, I hope you enjoy your time here.

Sincerely,
Donlyn Arbuthnot

Saturday, February 2, 2019

February 2, 1942 Diary

Monday, 33rd Day - 332 Days to Follow

Written by Margie Arbuthnot

10 degrees above at 7 this A.M.
Cloudy most of the day.
I didn't get up until noon.
Two much of a cold but I feel better to nite.
The sow has 4 little pigs tonite.
Cloudy tonite.  Dad sent our Grange Insurance Assoc. today.
22 degrees above at 8:30 tonite.
Grange Assoc. $2.20

Common Cough Syrup in the 1940's

½ C Water
½ C Honey (it would have been raw honey back then)
¼ C Lemon Juice
¼ C Cinder Vinegar
2 Tbs ground ginger

Heat until a good simmer.  
Pour through a strainer or some cheese cloth.
Allow to cool and jar it up.
Give it a good shake before using.
For adults, give two tablespoons. 

Keep in mind that this was a tea-totaling household.  
In other households, whiskey would have been substituted for the water no doubt.


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