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Publisher’s Corner

The 100 Year Perspective
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n January 1, 1921, California beat Ohio State webinars, online learning, and Publisher
28-0 in the Rose Bowl. That same week, the “Zoom” meetings. We now shop Maxine Carter-Lome
Ocountry’s first religious service radio broadcast from home for almost anything, journalofantiques@gmail.com
aired on KDKA-Pittsburgh, Turkey made peace with and conduct business everywhere. I
Armenia and Eugene O’Neill’s Diff’rent premiered in believe the technology and compa- Maxine Carter-Lome Business Manager
New York City. The second year in what would turn out nies behind these enabling products and services will Jeffrey Lome
to be an explosive decade of new inventions and advance- continue to play an important role in the post-Covid jeffrey@journalofantiques.com
ments in science, medicine, and technology was off to an decade ahead. Managing Editor
exciting start! This will also be the decade known for a new category Judy Gonyeau
In 1921, both Woodrow Wilson (until March 4, of consumer products based on emotion recognition and editorial@journalofantiques.com
1921) and Warren G. Harding (from March 4, 1921) computer vision technologies, and the universal applica- Contributing Writer
were President of the United States; Eddie Cantor and Al tion of AI (Artificial Intelligence) into such everyday Erica P. Lome, Ph.D.
Jolson were the popular musicians of the day; Albert services as navigation apps, streaming services, smart-
Einstein received the Nobel Prize in Physics; Coco phone personal assistants, ride-sharing apps, personal Art Director
Chanel introduced Chanel No. 5; and New York Yankee at-home assistants, and smart home devices. Lynn Cotterman
pitcher Babe Ruth hit his 138th home-run, breaking the It is, however, our strongest hope that 2021 be ads@journalofantiques.com
career home-run record that had been held by Roger remembered as the year we implemented a vaccine and Production
Connor for 23 years! improved the rapid testing options for Covid that allowed Jill Montague
Also of note in 1921, John Larson invented the lie us to return to work and physically embrace the people Judy Gonyeau

detector (the Polygraph test); the first Miss America and things we love to do, once again.
Pageant was held in Atlantic City, New Jersey; American While many indoor winter antique shows and flea 508-347-1960
biochemist Elmer McCollum identified the presence of a markets across the country may not take place this winter, Toll free:
component in cod liver oil which cures rickets, which he antique shops are mostly open. The businesses in our 888-698-0734
calls vitamin D; and the United States Congress approved Holiday Shopping Guide on page 33 welcome you to visit
the burial of an unidentified soldier from World War I at them this season. A walk through their door is a reminder Fax: 508-347-0911
Arlington National Cemetery, creating the Tomb of the of happier times, a joy you can share with those on your Mailing:
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immigrants coming from Eastern and Southern Europe No gift is more associated with the holidays than
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White Sox Baseball team was accused of throwing the jewelry that remind us that design, craftsmanship, and
World Series, and Franklin D. Roosevelt was diagnosed sentimental gifts of jewelry are never out of style. In this Journal of
with polio. issue, we explore the story behind Eisenberg Originals, Antiques and Collectibles
We entered the second decade of the 20th century what to know about cameos, the fun of collecting is published monthly in digital
amid a depression that would gut the economy in 1920 Christmas Tree pins, and charm bracelets as heirlooms. and quarterly in print by
and 1921. As a country, we struggled to accommodate We wish you a happy holiday season and thank you Weathervane Enterprises, Inc.
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economic prosperity in this country. Remain healthy and hopeful! We will return in the
While every year has its highlight moments, not all new year.
moments make it into the history books or are acknowl-
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