Record #:

7099

Author(s):

Duncan, Wanda

Abstract:

Published for the first time in 1828 by John Christian Blum, BLUM'S ALMANAC is the oldest continually published magazine in the state. Blum was born in Bethabara in 1784 and later moved to Salem with his family. He was an agent for the Cape Fear Bank in Salem in 1827, when a fire destroyed the bank's treasury. Forced to seek new employment, Blum turned to printing. The content and format have remained the same through the years, including items like sun risings and settings, household and health hints, farming help, and proverbs on moral precepts. Circulation today is 500,000 copies, with 20,000 subscriptions.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 72 Issue 10, Mar 2005, p26-28, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Almanacs; Blum, John Christian, 1784-1854

Record #:

5339

Author(s):

Arthur, Billy

Abstract:

Published for the first time in 1828 by John Christian Blum, BLUM'S ALMANAC is the oldest continually published magazine in the state. The content and format have remained the same through the years, including items like sun risings and settings, household and health hints, farming help, and proverbs on moral precepts.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 61 Issue 7, Dec 1993, p10, 12, 14, il

Subject(s):

Almanacs; Blum, John Christian, 1784-1854

Record #:

16513

Author(s):

Barker, Addison

Abstract:

BLUM's FARMER'S AND PLANTER'S ALMANAC, founded in 1828 by John Christian Blum includes a large portion of weather signs and lore.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 5 Issue 1, July 1957, p11-19 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Weather; Almanacs; Blum, John Christian, 1784-1854; Folklore--Weather