Nathan Hale Heroic Flight From New London to Boston
Nathan Hale, a young schoolteacher turned captain, spied for Washington and was captured by British forces in 1776. He faced execution in New York with resolve, declaring he had but one life to give for his country, becoming a revered martyr of American liberty.
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Fourth of July Symbolizes Liberty for Patriots Sacrificed
The Fourth of July is described as a symbol of liberty that patriots were prepared to sacrifice themselves for to launch the United States onto a national course free from foreign despotism.
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United States
Most Enduring Tribute to Old Glory Ideals
A plea to honor the flag through personal sacrifice and steadfast citizenship. The text argues the nation’s greatness rests on character and dedication of individuals to the ideals embodied by Old Glory.
Pensions for Ball Players
A Milwaukee writer argues for a baseball pension system to aid players like Billie Sullivan who, despite loyalty and service, face job loss and dwindling earnings. The piece compares baseball pensions to industrial pensions to ease the transition after a long career.
The Little Brown Men in the Moonlit Woods
Fritz and Hans meet tiny Brown Men living in rocks who appear when the moon shines. The boys trade hunting dreams for lessons on entering and exiting rock doors using Su Ot Nepo, witness a bear and tiger, and learn to leave with only stories to tell.
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Su Ot Nepo
Watch Work of Discards and Salvation of Players
George Stallings praised for saving Sherwood Magee from the Feds and asked to lamp the work of Whitted and Dagey in exchange. John Mc Craw honored for saving Hans Lobert and asked to lamp the work of De marco Stock and Adams.
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Dagey
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Demarco, Stock and Adams
Campers Camp Gear A Leather Strap Clothes Hanger
A compact leather strap with three brass hooks is shown to aid campers and National Guard members. It clips around a tent pole or small tree, letting clothing hang off the ground to deter insects and keep gear ready for inspection.
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National Guard
His Chosen Profession
A minister asks a boy what he will do when grown up and he replies that he may be a drum major but will become a hoo tamer, noting his mother says he is too much like his father to be a lawyer.
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Hans
Frits
Bobby
Papa
Willie’s Nose Triggers End to Classroom Skirmish
In a schoolroom exchange a teacher confronts Willie after a fight. Willie explains he was struck on the nose and has only one nose to retaliate, highlighting a moral dilemma about turning the other cheek and the limits of patience in discipline.
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Willie
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