Fort Massac and Old Fort Massac Park Proposal
The article argues for creating a national park at Fort Massac near Metropolis Illinois. It recalls the fort's 350 year history including its role in early sermons battles and exploration. It notes support from the Daughters of the American Revolution and local figures and hints at legislative action to save the historic site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Fort Massac
Fort Massac
Daughters of the American Revolution
Metropolis
Iil
Illinois
Ohio River
Hiinois
de Soto
Ilnois
George Rogers Clerk
Kaskaskia
Old Vincennes
George Rogers Clark
Vincennes
Fort du Quesne
Ohio
Massac
George Washington
United States
Zebulon Pike
Rocky Mountain Peak
Anthony Wayne
Gen. Wilkinson
Genet
Aaron Burr
A. N. Starkes
Library of Congress
Mascoutin
Set
W. H. Green
Cairo
Reed Green
Reynolds
la Belle Riviere
Fort DuQuesne
Northwest Territory
Harpe
Charlevoix
Kort Massac
Iacoutins
Father Merniet
Father Mermet
France
England
Memorial Tablet by Gorham for D A R Unveiled in Syracuse
A bronze memorial panel finished by Gorham Manufacturing Company was unveiled by the Daughters of the American Revolution and installed in the Federal Building in Syracuse New York. The sculpture by I Konti weighs 1000 pounds and is praised as a major wartime relief in bronze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorham Manufacturing Company
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Syracuse
N. Y
I. Konti
Barred Duke of Newcastle and Prince Test of Courtesy on Prairie
American citizen hosts the future Edward VII during a royal visit when the duke of Newcastle cannot enter a farmer’s land he had sworn against. On a prairie stop at Dwight's Station the prince shoots quail and rabbits and later lights the party's lone cigarette match under hats to avoid blame in a tense moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince
Duke
Edward VII
Prince of Wales
Duke of Newcastle
St. Louis
Dwight's
Newcastle
Cashier Vanished in Scheme Shocks Firm
A firm discovers its cashier has absconded with all the cash. The head clerk breaks the news gently to the head of the firm as a crowd disperses from a street dog fight. The chief clerk reveals the vacancy and the old man reacts with disbelief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerkins
Jorkins
Aisle Director Helped By Woman In Store Row
A Cincinnati shopper offloads care to the aisle director as she asks him to hold the baby guard children from lace ends and watch for her husband a little man with a red mustache. The director flees to the cellar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Ann
Johnnie
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Tacoma Play Cancelled Over Lacking Patrons for John Brown Portrait
A Tacoma theater dropped an entertainment planned to raise funds to buy a John Brown portrait for the art museum. The painting, a genuine work by J. Boling from before Harper's Ferry, belonged to James Sutton of New York and was offered by his son at a low price. Hope remains to find a way to purchase the portrait.
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John Brown
Tacoma
Wash
Art Museum
James Sutton
New York
J. Boling
Harper’s Ferry
Light Weight Midsummer Costume and Fashion Notes
The article describes a light midsummer outfit using two linens with a smart skirt and shirtwaist in coordinating color. It highlights sample percales and ginghams, simple trims, and fashionable silhouettes like pleated skirts and box-pleat waists with filet lace. It also notes foulard and India silk gowns and ginghams resembling silk, plus Corticelli stitching for morning wear and white applique florals with black embroidery threads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valenciennes
Harper's Bazar
Fashion notes: linen dresses with lace and tassel details
The piece describes fashion tips for linen dresses in brick red tones with tassels and sleevelets. It notes silk pendants in bell or sachet shapes, five inch white fringe on a cream dress, petal-like ruffles, black dotted white dresses, lace cuffs, and lace stocks as fashionable finishes.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Europe
Wittstock
Germany
Wilkinson
M. Massac
Whitelaw Reid
Gens
Baner
Tortenson
Fort Massad
D. A.R
Alfonso
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