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The author wrote mostly about her family members and probably nearby neighbors.

Page 104, bottom photo ("Members of a dramatic club gather for photograph in Monessen"): This book was written in 2006, but in 2026, "blackface" is no longer acceptable. It is racist and painful to so many people.

Chapter Nine: Food, Folklore, and Tradition, page 109, last sentence: "Pneumonia and diphtheria were treated by drinking kerosene with sugar in it, or straight whiskey."

See: https://biologyinsights.com/what-happens-if-you-drink-kerosene/

"Kerosene, a petroleum distillate composed of hydrocarbons, is a common fuel source for lamps, heating, and cooking. Ingestion of this substance is a serious medical emergency requiring immediate professional intervention due to its toxic nature. Its chemical properties make it dangerous upon contact with the body’s internal systems, particularly the lungs. The toxicity is driven by its hydrocarbon components, which can cause significant damage even in small amounts."