Conner Prairie Settlement Homes in 1836
The Prairie describes Conner Prairie Pioneer Settlement homes as log cabins with some wooden siding and brick structures rare. Fireside fireplaces warmed homes and cooked meals. It notes the cold winter day at Conner Prairie Village with U.S. prairie shading and lists states where prairies lie, now replaced by wheat, corn, cities.
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Oklahoma
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Illinois
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South Dakota
Indiana Kids of 1836 Pioneer Families Roles and Dress
The article describes 1836 Indiana pioneer children aiding in water, wood, sewing, cooking, cleaning, and fieldwork. It notes that boys and girls wore dresses until about age six, then dressed as adults, with boys in summer straw hats and girls in day caps. Schools were one-room, taught by men, costing $3 to $6 for six months. many kids missed planting and harvest seasons or did not attend at all.
Pencil Chickens and Envelopes In a Morning Parade
A string of quirky image prompts including pencil, chicken leg, envelope, bird's head, balloon, jackknife, word MINI, glass, fork, toothbrush, lips, pie slice, umbrella, rowboat, Mini Spy appears as a playful list of items or clues, suggesting a themed collage or puzzle prompt rather than a formal news story.
Petticoat Tails Sugar Cookies Recipe
From Conner Prairie Cooks, this Petticoat Tails recipe yields cookies shaped like worn petticoats. Mix flour sugar and butter press into a roll chill, slice thinly and bake at 300 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes until edges brown. Cool before eating.
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