The Flag of the United States Its History and Meaning
Reverend Guthrie explains the flag chosen on June 14 1777 its symbolism in a history of the Stars and Stripes. He describes Betsy Ross Washington and Congress shaping the 13 stripes and stars and the eagle emblem representing peace and defense.
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William Norman Guthrie
America
United States
England
France
Spain
Guthrie
Washington
Arch Street
Philadelphia
Betsy Ross
Congress
William Barrett
Ross
Union
Vermont
Kentucky
Samuel OC. Reid
Mr. Guthrie
We of the Legion Pray for Liberty and Democracy
A Kansas City Star verse by Thomas G. Devine recalls the Legion’s pledge to uphold liberty and democracy. The poem honors brave sailors and soldiers who fought for peace and right, rejecting conquest and greed.
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Legion
Thomas G. Devine
Kansas City Star
Tanlac credited with curing long standing dyspepsia
H Mohr of 1128 Fourth St St Louis says three bottles of Tanlac relieved years of stomach pain heart palpitations dizziness and headaches and restored appetite and weight. He urges others to try Tanlac from reputable druggists.
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H. Mohr
St. Louis
Paul Revere Impersonator Charged With Reckless Driving
A Birmingham Age Herald piece jokes about a man claiming to be Paul Revere during a traffic stop. The officer notes the name not in the city directory and suspects an alias.
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Paul Revere
Birmingham Age-Herald
Rest Your Tired Feet Allen's Foot Base Ad
Antiseptic powder to shake into shoes eases pain from corns bunions and sore feet. It cools feet provides comfort and helps shoes and stockings last longer.
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Allen
Art Treasures Not Insured Across National Venues
A London Daily Mall correspondent notes that major art stores and galleries would not be insured against fire or theft. The National Gallery the British Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum would face enormous premiums for insuring their collections. Officials cite high costs and strong fire prevention systems with night watchmen and patrols as reasons for remaining uninsured.
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London
National Gallery
British Museum
Victoria and Albert Museum
National Portrait Gallery
London Fire Brigade
A Youthful Logician and Witty Quips
A seven year old named Margaret outwits her mother in a playful logic moment. A remark about children becoming naughty leads to triumphal reply. Also notes a Shakespeare quip about bachelorhood and a comment on unanswerable arguments provoking a fight.
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Margaret
Harter’s Magazine
Hero of the Movies Found in Unlikely Roles
A humorous anecdote traces a search for a revered film hero who suddenly appears in ordinary jobs. The writer notes finding him selling collars, carrying out dishes, and the glamorous dream girl selling theater tickets, with a closing citation from Montaigne on labor and sorrow.
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Richmond Times-Dispatch
Little Jane Gives Back Candy Amid Lent Lesson
A mother shares a box of candy from an Episcopal friend with her children and explains Mrs. Cox’s kids refrain from eating until after Easter. Jane declines, asking how she could give it back if it’s just lent, highlighting a child’s grasp of the Lent rule.
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Little Jane
Saxter
Jane
Records Made For Agents By Insurance Executive
A leading insurance executive announced plans to reach about 20 000 agents via phonograph, recording a 400 word address on a master disc. The record was duplicated 20 times with a catchy tune on the opposite side and mailed coast to coast to share the message.
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Pol Cies
Atlantic
Pacific
Parliament Rules Blurred in Social Debate
In Circumstances, a quip by Mr Meehten notes his wife is a parliamentary figure only in large gatherings. He contrasts this with Henr ietta and myssiZ, saying there are no clear rules of debate between them.
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Mr. Meehten
Henrietta
Myssiz
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Lees
Page
Danvers
Mass
Minute Men
Lexington
Glorious Stars and Stripes
C Drate
Fratres
Continental Army
The
Patriotic Order, Sons of America
Tanlac
Goodyear Service Station
Goon
Milwaukee Sentinel
Small Jane
Cho
Postum Cereal Co., Inc
Battle Creek, Mich
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