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https://teachingwiththemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Shaker-Almanac-1884-1024x682.jpg1024682Almanacs were a popular and handy reference for information and entertainment centuries before internet search engines, calendar apps, YouTube, blogs, and Google Maps. Almanacs also promoted new products and services with advertising and promotional articles.