Tag: Puerto Rico Ancestry
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100 Years Ago Today, 16 January 1923
Do you love a good pain relieving rub? I love a good Mentholatum rub! The main ingredients in Mentholatum are Camphor and Menthol. Smells evoke memories and when I catch the scent of Mentholatum memories come rushing in. I’m a young girl who has fallen from swinging on the cold metal swings near where we lived…
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Puerto Rico Ancestry
NEWSPAPERS: WE CALLED HER “MAMA” Today I will share the story of my family’s beloved “Mama”, Rafaela Mijon Y Rivera. I didn’t get to spend much time with her but I knew she was kind, generous, loved her family and was a devoted Christian woman. Family stories are shared to help us learn a bit…
Puerto Rico Ancestry 