August 9, 2026
Tag: Benjamin Purnell
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The House of David
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The Israelite House of David is a Christian communal community founded in 1903 by Benjamin and Mary Purnell in Benton Harbor, Michigan. In its heyday it was an economic powerhouse with a famous barnstorming baseball team, an amusement park, and numerous commercial businesses.
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March 8, 2026 4 Comments
Childhood memories are seldom thought about until you find a postcard that reminds you of things you did long ago. Rhymes often remind us of games we played and our playmates. Tinker, tailor, soldier … is a counting game that many remember well, but postcards are scarce.