The Old Newspaper +: Recent Episodes
Court Lorraine
Enjoy antiques? How about antique stories? Join me, Courtney Lorraine, as I bring you additional fun facts about the people and events headlining the stories from the past. Even better, I'm bringing you the stories right from the periodicals; because we can all appreciate the classic forms of reporting. Let's get into some of that old news shall we?
Join me as I go through the bare minimum of details about the Fall Festival traditions that are celebrated around the world! Happy Fall Y'all!!!
Turkey? Corn? Pie? Don't forget your oysters, and pulverized crackers!
Join me in this episode for some VERY old-timey recipes. All Thanksgiving based; & all sound easy and good in their own degrees. I know I will be trying a couple of them for this holiday! Happy Thanksgiving season everyone!
Announcing my special edition episode. Video on YouTube. The Old Newspaper + channel. Happy Halloween Sound Searchers!!!
Announcing the special Halloween episode for Monday Oct. 31, 2022. Live on YouTube.com! Time not being specified; just watch out for the alert!
The tragic story of a beautiful farm girl's unspeakable end. A story that has been recalled for over 125 years; and even inspired a song at the end of the 1920s. The murder case of Pearl Bryan from Greencastle, Indiana; committed by Scott Jackson and Alonzo M. Walling.
In this episode I read what the vintage newspapers had to say about the mysterious Winchester Mansion. One of the most famous homes in all of America. Plus the articles touch on the eccentricity of the beautiful and absolutely brilliant owner of the home.
History of Medicine throughout the world is a very captivating subject to research. History of ads in Newspapers for past medications, I've found is increasingly entertaining. This episode is all about the strategies in advertising a medication from the mid-1800s. Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People. An acclaimed "miraculous cure-all" pill that no doubt negatively affected a few generations.
Coming back to the Ott family of Miami, FL in the 1920's and 30's; this episode is all about the son and the star of the family...Jackie Ott. Hear about some pretty incredible feats mastered by this kid when he was still too young to even attend school. Plus all the spectacular details about his life in the lime-light.
I'm Courtney Lorraine bringing you the old news. This episode is all about an incredible family that rose to fame in the world of water sports, and live entertainment. Jumping back to the 1920s, 30s, and 40s I'm wading through some wild stories of the shows the Otts put on for the whole world.
Welcome groovy sound searchers to The Old Newspaper + podcast. I'm Courtney Lorraine bringing you the old news.