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“Day Nurseries.” from the December 18, 1890 Republican
Although asylums for the care of children are not as old as the human race, yet as long ago as in the Eighth century a priest established such an asylum…
“Four boys take a 3-day Walking tour of county” from the July 9, 1964 Door County Advocate
This was the first part of a proposed 100-mile hike all around the peninsula as the boys plan to finish the hike down the Lake Michigan side sometime…
“Have Children’s Day” from the June 29, 1917 Door County Democrat
In conformity with an old, well established custom “Children’s Day” was duly and fittingly observed at the Moravian church on Sunday, June 24.
“Hundreds in City Saturday” from the December 22, 1915 Door County News
Saturday was indeed a big day in this city and it is certain that there were more people in from the surrounding country, both north and south, than…
“Child, 3, Lost 67 Hours, Found Alive and Recovers” from the June 7, 1929 Door County Advocate
Lost for 67 hours in the woods near Arcadia resort, little Edith Dorschel, 3-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dorschel of Green Bay, was found…
“County families host inner city children” from the August 15, 1974 Door County Advocate
Learning about farms and riding horses and in return reaching new found friends how to play jacks and “city kids” games is part of what Operation…
"Welding Helmet Used in Eclipse" from the July 25, 1963 Door County Advocate
The eclipse of the sun Saturday afternoon was of interest to the local youngsters. They were warned not to look at it unless their eyes were protected.
"Our Boys and Girls" from the April 2, 1904 Door County Democrat
A collection of humorous anecdotes.
"Frances kept angels in step with earthy baseball cheer" from the December 13, 1979 Door County Advocate
By FRANCES MAY
"Do you wish school started next week?" from the August 2, 1977 Door County Advocate
Linda Adams asks seven students how they feel about the end of summer vacation.
"Population Explosion Means Picking Profits" from the August 13, 1963 Door County Advocate
Keta Steebs sheds light on a cherry-picking rivalry between two Door County migrant families.
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