The Last of the Cavaliers The Battle of Little Big Horn
A retrospective on George Armstrong Custer and the Little Big Horn fight of 1876. The piece frames Custer as a legendary cavalry figure, notes his West Point training, Civil War valor, and ultimate death in a doomed clash with Sioux, Cheyenne and Arapaho forces. It emphasizes his hold on American memory as the last of the cavaliers.
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Cabinet Be Strong In Battle For Tomorrow’s Song
Fragmentary note from Babcock urges strength against entrenched wrongs. It emphasizes perseverance in conflict and the hope that tomorrow brings a new voice. The lines center on resilience and endurance.
Seasonal dessert and savory molds from a home cooks guide
Dainty kitchen items include Sweethreads with Mushrooms served in patty shells, Golden Filled Kisses with orange jelly, and Salad Jelly Foundation. Recipes describe gelatin bases, fruit, cream, and light summer dishes, with instructions for chilling molds and serving on toast or with whipped cream.
Printing Plants See Big U S Output Rise in 1927
The 1927 biannual census from the Department of Commerce reports publishing plants in the United States with a total value of 2 507 425 918 dollars, up 10 5 percent from 1925. It lists 22 542 establishments in printing, payroll 473 201 993 dollars, and 261 671 employees. Newspapers and periodicals numbered 10 973, up 3 3 percent from 1925.
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Obstacle Proud Golfer Roasts Opponent
A Montreal Star joke sketches a golfer bragging about a handicap and a girl guessing it might be his face or general appearance. The quip highlights light social humor around golf and personal appearance.
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Old Folks Struggle to Learn New Pop Songs
The piece notes that people over forty rarely master fresh popular tunes, suggesting a generational gap in musical trends and exposure. It questions whether older listeners keep up with evolving music styles and tastes.
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Ad Promotes Child Comfort
An old advertisement extols Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a universal sweetener and stomach acid remedy for children. It claims neutralization of acid with a spoonful and notes physicians endorse the product. The advert cites the brand as a registered trademark of Charles H. Philips Chemical Co. since 1875.
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