Category Archives: Vintage Happy Valley

Old photos, newspapers, vintage newspaper advertisements and real 20th century stories about Utah Valley.

Vintage Happy Valley: Crochet a Pillbox Hat

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Dame Toadstool

Colder weather calls for hats and matching gloves. And what’s better than a nice handmade set that you crocheted yourself? How about a crochet pillbox hat? After all, “the whole smart world is putting on pillboxes.” This is from 1941. … Continue reading →

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Vintage Happy Valley: Honey Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Dame Toadstool

Once you’ve recovered from the sugar crash after finishing off that last bag of Halloween candy, it’s time to start thinking about the next Food Holiday. It’s called Thanksgiving, of course! In modern times, it’s an easy holiday to miss … Continue reading →

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Doughnuts for Doughboys! A Pumpkin Doughnut Recipe.

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Dame Toadstool

It brings me great pleasure to share with you this vintage pumpkin doughnut recipe from the archives of the Springville Herald, sponsored by Spry (a mid-20th century vegetable shortening competitor of Crisco). Mmmm…. heart clogging deliciousness! Apparently there was a … Continue reading →

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Fear Saves Life!

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Dame Toadstool

As you go off to Halloween parties this weekend, remember this handy tip: FEAR… saves life! Bearded guy in a loincloth, take note. Vintage newspaper ad published in the local Springville Herald in 1936. I spotted it while doing painstaking page-by-page newspaper … Continue reading →

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Try Roasting a Rib This Way

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Dame Toadstool

Let’s play a game: find 5 bizarre things in this vintage newspaper cooking tip! My notes are below once you’ve picked some out or if you’re feeling lazy. Let’s start with the photo, then dig into the meat of the … Continue reading →

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