Flag Day history traced to June 14 in 1777 origins
The article recalls how Congress settled on the Stars and Stripes on June 14 1777 to symbolize the new republic. It notes initial designs debated by Franklin Lynch and Harrison, Washingtons star addition, Betsy Ross influence, and the flag evolving from union jack and stripes. The 8. A. R. plans a June 14 celebration with patriotic music, oratory, and civic reflections.
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St. George
England
Continental
Confederate
Congress
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Lynch
Benjamin Harrison
Washington
Betty Ross
Mauch
Hard Blow For Teachers Law Draws Fire
A new legislative error undermines the Duvall law by setting a $40 monthly salary floor for teachers with insufficient state aid. No appropriation exists to fund the plan, leaving districts unable to provide the intended living wages to teachers.
D. A. R. Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
The D. A. R. held its annual officer election with Mrs. D. J. Evans named Regent and C. Augusta Morse as Vice Regent. Other officers include Registrar Mrs. T. R. Biddle, Secretary Miss Jennie Sprague, Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Elza B. Armstrong, Historian Mrs. Floride K. Sprague, Treasurer Mrs. George Reynolds, and Programme committee members Mrs. E. W. Chubb, Mrs. C. B. Henderson, and Mrs. George Reynolds.
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D. J. Evans
C. Augusta Morse
T. R. Biddle
Jennie Sprague
Elza B. Armstrong
Floride K. Sprague
George Reynolds
E. W. Chubb
C. B. Henderson
Cure kidney trouble with Dean's Kidney Pills
Woman describes back pain, headaches, and fatigue from kidney issues. Marion Knight from Chicago claims strong relief after seven weeks and urges readers to try a free trial mailed nationwide. Foster Milburn Co. advertises Buffalo NY offices and 50 cents per box sales.
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Marion Knight
Ashland Ave
Chicago
Lll
Chicago Federation of Musicians
Dean
Miss Knight
United States
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Memorial salute to Major Leonidas M. Jewett
The Lancaster Gazette extols Major Jewett as the day’s orator at Lancaster Memorial exercises. A veteran of the 61st O V I he rose from adjutant to captain and brevette major, later becoming a leading Athens lawyer. Well loved for cheerfulness and hospitality, he embodies boy-soldier spirit and friendship. May taps wait long for Bronte Jewett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonidas M. Jewett
Lancaster
Newton Schleich
Athens
Athens Commandery to Attend Toledo State Conclave in Pullman Sleepers
Athens Commandery No. 15 Knights Templar will travel to Toledo for the State Conclave Sept 25–27 on two Pullman sleepers and a chair car. Costs per person are 13.65 with meals. savings possible if sharing, and bands will be aboard with a parlor car.
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Athens
Knights Templar
Toledo
Athenian Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Commandery
Knights
Frog City
Hocking
Cherry Street
Thompson & Scott's
Hom
The
France Medical Institute CO
Sieet
Columdus
Inter-Urban Union Station
Laxative Tablets Promoted By Local Drug Stores
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets are praised for a gentle agreeable effect. The advertisement notes the medicine acts naturally and is sold by W. H. McKee in Athens Barton Drug Co Chauncey.
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Chamberlain
W. H. McKee
Athens
Barton Drug Co
Chauncey
Rural farmers back interurban lines to boost trade
A letter urges support for a new interurban line between Marietta and Gallipolis. It argues urban networks divert rural trade, notes farmers increasingly use street railways for markets, and cites rapid power and infrastructure growth driving about 500 million dollars in new road projects this year.
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Marietta
Gallipolis
United States
Found a Cure for Dyspepsia
Mrs. S Lindsay of Fort William Ontario suffered years from dyspepsia and stomach pains. A druggist advised Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets and she reports great relief with no further suffering. For sale by W H McKee Athens Barton Drug Co Chauncey.
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S. Lindsay
Fort William
Ontario
Canada
Chamberlain
W H. McKee
Athens
Barton Drug Co
Chauncey
Hayes negotiates sale of nine acre Vorhes tract
Nelsonville May 31 Carl W Hayes reports the Ed N Vorhes property nine acres in the incorporation to West Virginia parties. The buyers, if the report is accurate, will sell the tract at auction.
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Nelsonville
Carl W. Hayes
Ed. N. Vorhes
West Virginia
Guards ambuscaded near Plum Run and Bradley mines
Miners ambushed sixty armed guards in the woods between Plum Run and Bradley mines. Two guards and two miners wounded. Sheriff appeals to the Governor for troops. Adjutant General Hughes awaits advisories before sending troops. Fourth Regiment ready to be mobilized. Eighth and Seventh Regiments also in readiness.
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Steubenville
Daily Messenger
Plum Run
Bradley Mines
Columbus
Hughes
Living religion extends beyond worship to daily life
The New York Herald editorial argues a living religion must shape every personal and social sphere. It asks if faith enters home shop mill market to promote justice mercy between debtor and creditor employer and employee and wage earner and proprietor and if it disperses deceit graft and unrighteousness to make business as wholesome as worship.
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The
New York Herald
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Little
Ramon
Bronte” Jewett
Lancaster Gazette
L. M. Jewett
Thedford’s
Black
Hays
BERRY
Weist
France Medical Institute
Ohio
Medici
Institut
Perience WoceRn Medical 8
France
Medical Institute Co
West Gay Street
Box
Thing Is
Hastings
Leonards
R. C
Millikan& Hickle
Athens Dye Works
West Union Street
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