Benjamin Franklin The Greatest American
A portrait of Benjamin Franklin as a world renowned polymath and civic builder. The piece lists his inventions and reforms, from electricity and the lightning rod to the University of Pennsylvania and the Junto, highlighting his global reputation and role in early American diplomacy and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmo Scott Watson
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
Franklin
Washington
United States
New York
Charles Steinmetz
America
United States Weather Bureau
Junto
Rotary
Kiwanis, Lions and Civitan Clubs
American Philosophical Society
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Society For Political Inquiries
Richard
Jefferson
France
Philadelphia Zeitung
England
League of Nations
United Party of Virtue
Union
Corn Bread Varieties Rise In Popularity Across Regions
A New York World Telegram feature explains how corn bread adapts by using yellow or white corn meal and regional traditions. It includes two recipes: a corn meal pudding with milk molasses and spices baked slowly, and a Moonshiner’s Muffins batter with flour, corn meal, sugar, powder, salt, milk, eggs, and fat baked in muffin tins.
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Sally MacDougall
New York World-Telegram
Puritans in England and America Split on Church Reform
The article contrasts Puritan groups in 16th and 17th centuries, noting Separatists who founded Plymouth and Massachusetts Bay settlers who sought reform within the church. It cites Francis Higginson and describes their aims to practice reform and spread the gospel in America while preserving some church ties.
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England
Holland
America
Church of England
Plymouth Colony
New England
Massachusetts Bay Colony
Francis Higginson
Babylon
Rome
Church of God
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cole’s Carboni salve promotes fast healing
Stop the pain with Cole's Carboni salve for burns and cuts. It heals quickly without scars. Available 30c and 60c at all druggists or mail order 30c to J W Cole Co Rockford Illinois.
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Cole
J. W. Cole Co
Rockford, Ill
Children I Love Children Quote by Mansfield
A brief stylistic note asserts affection for children, contrasting past remarks with present and future interests, attributed to Mansfield. The line emphasizes enduring care for youth and forward-looking sentiment.
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Mansfield
Life's True Purpose quote by Kingsley
A midcentury aphorism asserts life is for labor not ease. The reflection credits Charles Kingsley as the source, presenting a terse, work-focused maxim.
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Kingsley
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Firli
Frome
Benjamin West
N.C. Wyeth
Franklin's Printing Press
Poor Richard
Alana
Lea
Rabbies
London
Newfoundland
Richard Saunders
Philom
B. Franklin
Billy
D. R. V. Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Frank Jenkins
Chippewa Falls
Justice Marshall
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Towns Remedy CO
Milwaukee
Wis
Hiscox Chem
Patee
N.Y
Parker
Drug- Hiscox Chemical Works
Patchogue
Mineral Wells
Texas
Price
Potter Drug & Chemical Corp
Malden, Mass
Doan
Natn
Baker Finest
South
Bakerwell
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