Roads in 1912
When I’d drive my Grandfather down Buncombe Road in Greenville, SC he would reminisce about how much had things had changed in his lifetime. I loved to hear him talk about the roads through there and how different they were … Continued
Schools in 1912
Schools were a lot different in 1912 than today. In the rural areas there was still only one teacher many times that taught all of the grades in a single room building. In larger areas a student may have a … Continued
Facts about life in 1912 and 2012
I found some facts about 1910-1920 that are very interesting. They give us a look back to what life was like 100 years ago. FACTS about 1910-1920 • Population: 92,407,000 • Life Expectancy: Male 48.4 Female: 51.8 • Average Salary … Continued
What did they use for Toilet Paper in 1912
We recently talked about answering the call of nature a century ago. However, there was much more to tending to these grooming habits than just going. Let’s take a quick look: 1. Toilet paper as we know it today did … Continued
Answering the Call of Nature in 1912
We’re spoiled today. We’re use to indoor plumbing. If the bathroom is not to our liking, we complain and wait until we find the next one. In 1912, indoor plumbing was almost completely unheard of. So how did they take … Continued
Transportation in 1912
Today, it is easy to get in our cars and go wherever we want. Depending on traffic and our destination we can often be there within minutes to hours. A century ago only the very rich had a vehicle. If … Continued
Enjoying Life and the Arts in 1912
Have you ever thought about what life was like 100 years ago? Life has changed considerably in the last 100 years! Today we have numerous forms of entertainment from television, radio, internet, MP3 players, Wii’s, Blackberry’s, Kindles, and a number … Continued