Flag Day History and Symbols Across American Schools
The article traces Flag Day June 14 origins from 1894 pastorally through 1777 Congress decisions and Mrs. Ross five point star story. It notes Philadelphia observances by Colonial Dames of America and schoolwide celebrations to inspire patriotism while urging reason over condemnation of German residents and support for democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Congress
Sons of the Revolution
Philadelphia
Colonial Dames of America
Old City
United States
George Washington
Robert Morris
Colonel Ross
John Ross
Arch Street
The Cut Price Bait in Mail Order Advertising
The Delineator argues against mail order ads, urging Colville to buy locally to keep money in town. It cites mail order sales figures and warns that widespread patronage could hollow out small communities and harm local stores, potentially prompting government intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butterick Company
Colville
America
Wall Street
Federal Reserve Banks
Liberty Loan Bonds Buy Local Use In Home Market
A Mississippi Centerville Examiner article urges buying Liberty Loan Bonds and keeping money at home. It reports on local agriculture including beans potatoes tomatoes peppers and melons, plus cattle, goats and sheep farming trends and seasonal weather in Centerville and surrounding area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nperville, Mess
Examiner
Mississippi
Centerville
Great Express
Cotnwold
Portraits Offered to Stevens County Servicemen for Free
Smith's Photo Studio in Colville invites men who enlist in the government military service from Stevens County to a free portrait sitting. No purchase is required and the studio promises top quality portraits to honor those who serve the flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens County
Southern Life And Land Use In Center Ville
A letter from GEO TH KNAPP describes the real south with land values from 15 to 65 dollars an acre and diverse flora. The writer notes mosquitos absent early spring, abundant birds, fruit trees, and ornamental plants, while recounting racial tensions and a dog hunt incident near Centerville. The piece also mentions local events in Chewelah and a dubious stock scheme by The Know Company with accusations of note trading and gold brick sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liv
Smithern
Andal
South
Dogo
Movnn
Centerville
Mes
Geo
Knapp
Lock Box
John Rt. McLean
A. PB. Knox
Seattle
Know Company
Molson
Republic Journal
Dean's Regulats Liver Remedy Ad
An old ad touts Dean's Regulats at 25 cents per box for mild liver and bowel relief. It promotes a lazy liver as the cause of dyspepsia and constipation and claims broad system weakness to encourage purchase at drug stores.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rich
Stevens County Power & Light Co
P. E. Dingle
Frank Kostka
Colville, Washington
Colville Abstract CO
TopNoch
TopNoch Flour Mills
Germany
Stevens County Pioneer Association
Chewelah
Jenkinng High School
Frank Hahetin
Clara Shaver
John G. Kulzer
John Ehorn
Frank B.goetter
Camil
So Drugli Chiropractic
Mols
Lane
Colville Wash
Benson Sv
Colville Land CO
Sells Land
Colville Bank
O. N. Bell L. M. McFarland
Colville, Wash
W. C. Koppe
HOTEL
Touraine
New Monroe Street Bridge
Riverside Avenue
Wm. Snow
R. H. Snow
Spokane
Washington
Phonograph
A. Carriker N. Main
Crescent 9 Coffee
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