Origins and first sea flight of the Stars and Stripes
The article recalls the 1777 design of the flag by a committee led by George Washington of Virginia, the first sea flight aboard the Ranger under John Paul Jones on November 1, 1777, and the flag’s makers Mary Langdon and four Portsmouth girls. It notes the flag’s France reception in 1778 and final resting fate aboard the Ranger. Francis Scott Key wrote The Star Spangled Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
George Washington
Virginia
Washington
John Paul Jones
Congress
Ranger
Portsmouth
New Hampshire
Mary Langdon
Augusta Pierce
Carolina Chandler
Dorothy Hall
Helen Leavey
Boston
France
Burgoyne
Brest
Drake
Miss Langdon
Philadelphia
America
Mary
Francis Scott Key
Maryland
First Georgia Military Road Historic Road Urged For Marker
Waycross Ga August 14 1915 local Liberty county call to improve the Savannah Darien road notes its colonial origin and Wayne Cross history from Savannah to Darien via Midway and other settlements. Citizens urge Arbor Day tree planting and roadside markers to honor the route that linked Georgia settlements and became part of the Dixie Highway.
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Liberty Commissioners
Savannah- Darien
Georgia
Savannah
New Iverness
Darien
Liberty
Bryan
Glynn
McIntosh
Camden County
South Carolina
Midway
Liberty County
MclIntosh
Camden
Continental Hall
Florida
Georgia Children’s Home growth in 1915 shown by figures
The Georgia Children’s Home Society cared for 443 homeless children in 1915, up from 266 in 1914, with 119 under one year old and 39 aged five to six. Fulton county led with 185 wards, Chatham and Muscogee 51 each, and overall funds rose to 11 167 despite shortfalls.
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Atlanta
Georgia Children’s Home Society
Robert B. McCord
Fulton
Chatham and
Muscogee
Floyd
Clarke and Lowndes
Richmond
Home Society
The Wave of the Flag
A patriotic poem by Frank L. Stanton extols the flag as a symbol of homeland and liberty. It speaks to distant readers abroad and to travelers, promising peace and unity under the stars and stripes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Stanton
Liberty
Royal Baking Powder Promotes Healthier Baking
The notice promotes Royal Baking Powder made from real cream of tartar derived from grapes, claiming alum and phosphate powders are inferior. It urges consumers to switch to Royal for better results and higher quality food, from the Royal Baking Powder Co in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
Children and Civic Efforts in Athens
Mrs. Walter B. Hillu urges the Athens Chamber of Commerce to mobilize boys and girls for city beautification. She cites home gardening, vacant lot care, and civic pride as tools to improve streets, reduce juvenile mischief, raise property values, and foster thrift through growing food and selling surpluses. The plan calls for municipal leadership and prizes to motivate participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire D. Heidler
Athens
Ray
Jimson
Chamber of Commerce
Walter B. Hilu
Savannah first steamship crosses Atlantic 1819
The Savannah built in New York City by Francis Picket for Mr. Dodd sailed from Savannah May 25 1819 and reached Liverpool in 26 days with 18 paddling days. Captain Moses Rogers navigated and the voyage ended in Savannah November 30. The logbook was placed in the Washington Bureau of Hydrography.
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Atlantic
Savannah
Daniel Dodd
New York City
Francis Picket
Dodd
Georgia
Stephen Vail
Morristown
N. J
Savanah
Moses Rogers
Stephen Rogers
New London
Conn
Liverpool
Ireland
John Bowle
Kite
Copenhagen
St. Petersburg
Europe
Bureau of Hydrography
Washington
Solicitor General Announcements in the Western Circuit
A series of political notices from P. P. Dias W. C. Chan and John B. Gamble. They seek re election or initial election as Solicitor General and urge White Citizens support. Thomas J Brown announces candidacy for Congress in the Eighth District.
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OD Dias
Western Circuit
Circui
Solicitor-General
Congress
Democratic Executive Committee
Thomas J. Brown
Arnold announces Senate candidacy in Georgia district
NAT D. ARNOLD announces run for senator from Georgia's 30th district subject to Democratic primary. He asks for support and influence and pledges to serve to the best of his ability. Dated February 12, 1916 in Crawford, Ga. O Stevens. Advertise your wants.
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Senate
Georgia
Nat D. Arnold
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Iverness
J. LC. Walker
Savannah Morning News
Oglethorpe
Altamaha
Ience
Vernon
Great Ogeechee
Hugh Mackay, Jr
Tomochichi
Frederica
Waycros, Ga
Athens Shoe Company
Clayton Street
Athens, Georgia
Georgia Children’s Home
Ocean
J. G. Holland
W. C. Chan
Monroe, Ga
John B. Gamble
Crawford, Ga
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