Benjamin Franklin Greatest American, Washington Rivalry Debated
The essay weighs Benjamin Franklin’s enduring greatness against George Washington. It cites Franklin’s global renown, varied discoveries, inventions, public institutions, education reforms, and civic organizations as proof of his stature beyond the Revolution era. Washington’s fame is noted as rooted in the Revolutionary period.
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Elmo Scott Watson
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
Franklin
Washington
United States
New York
Wolington
Charles Steinmetz
Prance Company
America
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Philadelpii
Tie
Jefferson
France
Colonies
Philadelphia Zeitung
Wrinklin
England
Pocahontas Rebecca Rolfe and Virginia Heroine Backstory
The piece recounts Pocahontas later known as Rebecca Rolfe, her role aiding John Smith, her capture and baptism, marriage to John Rolfe, and her death after accompanying him to England. It notes her son Thomas Rolfe and claims royal Virginians as descendants, with framing by 1932 Western Newspaper Union.
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Jamestown
Emgland
St. George's Church
Gravesend
Rebecca Wrolf
Thomas
John) Wrolf
Virginia
Borne
Ciamsell
Rebecca
Wrolf
Pocahontas
Powhatan
James River
Title Colony
John Smith
Mager
War Club
England
John Rolfe
Rolfe
London
Thomas Rolfe
Richard Randolpht
Western
Union
Corn Bread From The Old Recipes In The World Telegram
Sally MacDougall presents corn meal pudding and Moonshiner's Muffins from old family traditions. Recipes use corn meal, milk, molasses, butter, spices, and baking methods. The write up stresses regional variations and the appeal of corn bread across households.
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Aver Ave
Sally MacDougall
New York World-Telegram
Puritans Divided In Thought and Reform Talk
Fragmentary OCR shows a debate among Puritans on reform and gospel direction in America. It contrasts peaceful and militant attitudes and cites religious independence. Also includes an unrelated ad for Sorbolis and a brief travel note mentioning Cleveland Plain Dealer style.
Mansfield’s Timeless Wisdom on Children
A short quotation from Mansfield emphasizes that children deserve focus on present and future interests rather than dwelling on the past. The speaker stresses enduring care for children as central to today and tomorrow.
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Phes
Mansfield
Life's True Purpose Life is meant for work and not for ease
The saying attributed to Kingsley emphasizes that life centers on labor over comfort, presenting a terse viewpoint on purpose and effort.
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Kingsley
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United States Weather Bureau
Ile
Jnante
Rotary
Kiwanis, Lions and Civitan Clubs
AmericanPhilosophical Society
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Ele
Revolun Federation
Ipalomat
Urp
League of Nations
United Party of Virtue
Ile W&e
N.C Wyet
heTde
Brant Vet
Franklin's Printing Press
Ann Maria Lane
the Vircitien State Archives
Bert Peers
Peity
Capitel
Ann Marin
Umiury
Manrow
Anun Maria
Pyaar
Ann Marie
Ann Maria
Tsas
Cabell
Poor Richard
Almanack
Groeks
Kevor
Richard Saunders
Phnom
New Ponting
Chenale
Billy
Dean
R. R. V. Pierce
Frank Jenkins
Chippewa Falls
Wis
Justice Marshall
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Towns Remedy CO
Milwaukee
Parker
Hiscox Chem
Hiscox Chemical Works
Patchogue
N.Y
Bova Williams
Macson
Wicc
Thee Baker
South
Bakerwell
Mineral Wells
Texas
Price
Potter Drug & Chemical Corp
Malden, Mass
Preferina
Psnee
Dear Tinghamd
Tarewell
Pence
Develand Plain
J. W. Cole Co
Rockford, IL
Cole
Doan
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