Saving a New Deal mural – WBEZ (blog)

WBEZ (blog) Saving a New Deal muralWBEZ (blog)In 1940 Smith completed “Indians Cede the Land” at the Park Ridge post office. The mural measured 6×20 feet. Depicted was an idealized scene of a Native chief and an army officer shaking hands as settlers move into a new territory. The artist …

Read More »

Belgium to Introduce Postage Stamps That Taste Like Chocolate

Here's an innovation the ailing U.S. Post Office may want to consider: Tasty postage stamps. Belgium, known for its confectionery treats, is planning to release postage stamps that smell and taste like chocolate on March 25. The Belgian Post Office has issued chocolate-scented stamps before in 1999 and 2006. But, …

Read More »