GAMES OF 1912

In the days before television and even radio, kids had to work harder to entertain themselves and their friends.  Here is a listing of some old-time kids' games, taken from the diary of Esther Johnson, Class of 1912.

Last Couple Out

Farmer in the Dell
Cat and Rat
Drop the Handkerchief
Spin the Platter
Marching to Jerusalem
Tug of War
London Bridge
Jenkins
Judge and Jury




 

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