Special Flags of the U S President Through History
The Washington Star outlines three personal flags for the president, two for each type in bunting and silk. The navy adopted a blue bunting flag in 1812, while the army gained its own scarlet flag before the Spanish American War. A separate 1802 peace flag features the great seal with a circular sunburst and silk design.
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United States
Navy
Secretary of the Navy
Theodore Bingham
McKinley
United States Army
McNkinley
Secretary of War
Frederick D. Owen
The
Owen
Washington Star
The Ugly Rhinoceros A Stupid Looking Brute
A London Field piece notes the African rhinoceros as initially awkward in form yet capable of sudden fast movement. It details its keen sense of smell, poor sight, and defensive behavior, including how it may retreat or charge when threatened.
Two Ways to Learn From Experience and Common Sense
A quotation from Uncle Eben contrasts patience with experience to using common sense. The Washington Star note highlights a parable urging practical judgment over waiting to be taught by hard knocks.
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Eben
Washington Star
Chip From the Old Block
A short dialogue features Lazy and Bobey Jackson discussing how a child would cope without parental support. Bobey imagines getting married as a solution, while Lazy questions the lack of guidance and resources.
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Chip
Lazy Jackson
Beth
Bobey Jackson
Burma Cigarettes Stir Awe With Enormous Smoke Belts
The New York Herald reports on Burma cigarettes, noting their colossal size from a foot to a foot and a half long and about an inch in diameter. The smoke is largely corn husk and leaves, with little tobacco, yet the affair astonishes visitors and even brides at weddings see such a cigarette.
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Burma
York Herald
Presse Chirette
Boots That Please An Arctic Explorer
A playful London Tatler exchange shows a bootmaker asking for feedback from an Arctic explorer who praises the boots as the best tasting pair he has worn. The light exchange highlights craft acclaim and novelty in attire.
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Bootmaker
Arctic Explorer
London Tatler
The Time Table Translation Fiasco
A quip from the New York Herald notes a light hearted delay as a traveler turns to translate a timetable. The joke hinges on missing a train while deciphering the schedule. The anecdote reflects daily life and humor in correspondence.
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New York Herald
Doctor warns against risky habit says it is worst
In Philadelphia Record style the exchange mocks medical advice as the worst possible choice. An implied debate centers on Guarter and frinking with satirical tone.
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Guarter
Attorney at Law to Practice in State and Federal Courts
Will practice in state and federal courts. Whiehkah Block at Corner G and Wiehkah Streets. Auston Wade Wihkah Block, Aberdeen Washington.
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Whiehkah Block
Corner G
Wiehkah Streets
Wilson Buttner
East Heron St
South L St
Aberdeen
Wash
Office Hours Clue Incomplete Schedule Noted
Fragmentary text notes opening at 3 PM Saturday and closing times unclear with mentions of evening hours and an ambiguous 6 dollar clue. The exact hours and events remain uncertain due to damaged wording.
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Uncle Sam
Boston Transcript
Causeanent
London Field
J. C. Cross
Austin M. Wade
Wihkah Block
Aberdeen, Wash
E. J. Adams
Lumber Exchange Building
Hayes & Hayes Bankers. (Incorporated
Aberdeen State Bank
Cor, Heron and
H Sts
General Commercial Banking
E. J. Bradley
C. W. Miller
Seventh Street
Washington, D.C
TPAC
Fee
Boek
Derby
W. B
Princess Chick Hose
Sie
the Creditors’ Adjustment Co
Womans’ Toggery
East Heron Street
Aberdeen, Washington
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