Why States Got Their Names from Indian Words
A reader explains that many U S states derive their names from Indian words, listing meanings for Ohio Massachusetts Utah Texas Kansas Wyoming Nebraska Missouri Iowa Wisconsin Illinois Kentucky Oregon Arizona New Mexico Michigan Mississippi Dakota California Nevada Colorado Florida and noting others not Indian in origin.
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Flags and their meanings in historical use
The article explains flag meanings and customs such as lowering the flag to signify submission, white flags for parley or peace, red flags for defiance, black for piracy, yellow for quarantine, and half mast for mourning. It notes dip salutes, presidential flags, and distress signals when the union is displayed inverted.
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Alliteration Game Sparks Quiet Literary Fun
A Washington Star item notes an alliteration game where players craft stories using words starting with a chosen letter. Stories are read aloud, and the winner is chosen by majority vote. The piece also quotes a children’s verse about the Land of Lie-a-Bed from Youth's Companion.
Parody of Wedding Gifts and Jokes in Odd News Blend
A column blends social musings on wedding gifts with light humor and clipped comic dialogue. It weaves reflections on gift abundance jealousy with brief sketches about behavior and etiquette, plus scattered jokes and verse snippets.
How to Treat a Sprain
Sprains, swellings and lameness are promptly relieved by Chamberlain's Pain Balm. This liniment reduces inflammation and soreness so a sprain may be cured in about one third the time required by the usual treatment. For sale by Evans Drug Company.
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