Great Patriotic Society Formed in Revolution
The Society of the Cincinnati, formed in 1788 by Continental officers, met at Fishkill New York with headquarters at the Verplanck house. George Washington was its first president general, with later leaders including Hamilton and Pinckney. The living hereditary members total 980. the emblem represents Franco American unity.
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The
Society of the Cincinnati
Hudson River
Fishkill
N. Y
Verplanck
Baron Steuben
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
C. Cotesworth Pinckney
Thomas Pinckney
Aaron Ogden
Morgan Lewis
William Pop- Rem
BH. A. S. Dearborn
Hamilton Fieh
William Wayne
Winslow Warren
France and
America
Two Prophets of Transport Foresee Modern Travel
The piece notes Henry Bell who predicted steam navigation would spread worldwide as he trialed the Comet on the Clyde and Robert Stephenson who foresaw railways surpassing other conveyance methods. Both prophets lived to witness their forecasts come true.
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Henry Bell
Clyde
Bell
Robert Stephenson
Liverpool and Manchester
Stockton
John Dixon
Legends of Empedocles Bampedocies Wealth and Charity
Empedocles wielded royal pomp and wealth while aiding the poor, funding dowries for many young women to help them find husbands. He studied medicine and, according to Exchange, performed a famed cure after declaring a woman could remain without eating or breathing for thirty days and then restoring her to life.
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Empedocles
Bampedocies
Westminster Abbey and York Minster Meaning Explored
The article explains that minster derives from mynster meaning a church or abbey and shows how Westminster Abbey, often called Westminster, mirrors York Minster in naming. It notes Westminster’s name stems from its west location relative to St Paul’s and that the present abbey is St Peter’s.
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Minster
Westminster Abbey
York Minster
York
Westminster
St. Paul's
Abbey of
St Peter
Westminster Te
Weather Responsive Hygroscopes Use Color Change
The article explains hygroscopes that rely on color changes rather than mechanics. Of their hygroscopic ties to air humidity, some use sympathetic inks with cobalt chloride gelatin and water. pink normally, violet in moist conditions and blue when very dry, often shaped as flowers or figures in light fabric.
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Washington Star
Chinese God of Destiny and temple setting described
Descriptive note on the Chinese God of Destiny shown as a terrifying figure with glowering eyes and sharp teeth. The god is alone imagined as a friend, and children are taught to kneel and pray for guidance. The 5061 temple in Pekin houses the deity and draws worshippers seeking light and guidance.
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Pekin
Individualism as Vital Heritage Urged by Texas Power Leader
Joan W. Caré Carpenter, president of Texas Power & Light, urged Texas presses to defend individualism and private enterprise at the Texas Press Association convention in San Antonio. He warned against government ownership, cautioned against government-made goods, and praised private electric service as essential to Texas industry and growth.
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Texas
Joan W. Caré Senter
Texas Power & Light Company
Texas Press Association
San Angels
Mr. Carpenter
United States
Carpenter
Power Trust
R A Tag Quick Dial Radiator Repairs Low Prices
R A Tag offers rapid radiator repairs with phone contact 590W and promises the lowest prices in town.
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R. A. Tag
Milam County Sheriff Sale Issued on 98 1 3 Acres Land
Notice of public vendue by sheriff I L L Blaylock on land in Milam County tied to E D King and Annie Willrich. Sale set for first Tuesday in July 1931 at Cameron courthouse between 10 am and 4 pm for cash to highest bidder. Publication in Cameron Herald.
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District Court
Milam County
Pean Wolf
Annie Willrich
E. D. King
ED. King
Texas
Court House
Camecon
Cameron Herald
Milam County Texas Notice by Deputy Will Vaughn
Public notice from Milam County Texas issued by Deputy Will Vaughn dated July 4th references official action and forthcoming dates.
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Milam County
Texas
Will Vaughn
Fan Overhaul Advised Before Summer Use by R A Tag
An advertisement urges readers to have their fan overhauled by R A Tag, contact via phone 590W, before running it for the summer season. It emphasizes pre season service and device readiness.
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R. A. Tag
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Great Patriotic Society
T&e
Bectime
Kies
Honey
Mamma
Texaco
W. E. Gaither
W. B. Skelton ‘Nig’ Moody
Cameron, Texas
Sheriff's Sale
State of Texas
County of
Milam
N. E
J. M. McKinney
P. M. McKinney
FE. D. King
L. L. Blaylock
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