The American Flag observed on Flag Day origins
The article recounts the 151st Flag Day, tracing the Betsy Ross origin, Congress approval in 1777, and the 48-star flag as of 1912. It notes claims about Fort Stanwix and Coochee Bridge, 13 stripes, and star arrangements, plus 10 Army guidelines for honoring the flag.
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Congress
Philadelphia
Betsy Ross
George Washington
Cooch’s Bridge
Fort Stanwix
Vermont
Kentucky
Arizona
New Mexico
Secretary of War
Secretary of the Navy
United States
United States Army
America
Editorial notes on Coolidge era spending and commencements
The piece argues that under President Coolidge federal spending rose sharply, despite claims of thrift. It cites Byrns’s figures showing large appropriations for the next government year, compares with 1921 levels, and notes that stated economies are not borne out by actual expenditures. It also discusses commencements and the true meaning of the word as a beginning of further achievements.
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White House
Calvin Coolidge
Jos. W. Byrns
Tennessee
Congress
Harding
Treasury Department
Budget Bureau
Mr. Coolidge
Jiast Congress
Merchant Marine
Melion
The United States Grows Up and Stuns Elders
The United States has matured rapidly, moving from a precocious youth to a nation that now astonishes its former mentors. Once pattered as a developing child, it has become the center of attention for its grown status and swift advancement.
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United States
Nations
America’s rise to world leadership in industry and finance
The passage extols America’s transformation from the nursery to a global industrial power. It lauds the blend of old world strength with new shrewdness and foresight, claiming dominance in oil, copper, automobiles, telephones, railroads, gas, and electricity, and crediting high wages and mechanical power for a high standard of living.
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America
Graduation Luncheon and Caroline County at State Olympiad
Graduation day ideas propose an outdoor luncheon with a simple, elegant setup using class colors, flowers, and a central silver display. Caroline County places sixth in the Maryland State Olympiad at Baltimore Stadium, with detailed results across junior and senior divisions and team events including dodgeball and volleyball.
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Stadium
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Frederick
Prince George's
Caroline
Herman Phillips
Pocomoke High School
Pocomoke
Worcester
John E. Rhodes
Allegany High School
Cumberland
Allegany County
Fairbanks Stars In The Gaucho At Arcadia Wilmington
Douglas Fairbanks appears as The Gaucho in the new film at Arcadia Theatre Wilmington for the week of June 18. Lupe Velez stars alongside him in a romantic adventure with Latin flair. The Vitaphone program features Abe Lyman’s Band and Visions of Spain in dance.
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Wilmington
Douglas Fairbanks
Arcadia Theatre
Fairbanks
Lupe Velez
Abe Lyman
Spain
Why English Pronunciation Defies Spelling Rules
Bangalore Magazine questions why English sounds do not align with letters. The poem cites rhyming quirks such as break with freak, few with few, beard with heard, cord with word, cow with low, and many more. It asks why tense and past forms like paid with said differ from paid and said, noting numerous spelling-pronunciation mismatches and seeking an explanation.
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A compact promotional note urging readers to subscribe to The Journal to receive comprehensive, up-to-date news coverage regularly.
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State Firemen Meet At Elkton
The thirty sixth annual Maryland State Firemen Association convention met in Elkton with sessions in the courthouse and officers chosen for next year. Mayor McKenney and former State Senator Henry M. McCullough welcomed visitors as John M. Minster led the opening. The Thursday parade was the largest ever, with companies from Maryland Delaware New Jersey and Pennsylvania plus numerous bands. Cities and towns represented included Denton Frederick Annapolis Leonardtown Bethesda Mount Airy Cambridge Milton Dover Belair Rock Hall Easton North East Reisterstown Kensington Salisbury Elkton Havre de Grace Rising Sun Seaford Centreville and others. Nine bands performed during the night concert.
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Henry M. McCullough
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Crisfield
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Del
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N. J
Glyndon, Md
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Choptank Announces Children’s Day Services at Local Church
Choptank residents are invited to M. E. Church Sunday night June 17 for Children’s Day services starting at 8 o'clock. A strong program will entertain attendees. Mr and Mrs Earl Nichols and child return to Chester PA after visiting Mrs Nichols father. The stork brought a daughter to Mr and Mrs Alpheus Andrews. Mr and Mrs Jackson visited with Mr and Mrs C E Andrews over the weekend.
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Chester
Joseph Spence
L. N. Alford
Lacey Spence
Oscar Alford
Earl Alford
Roland Byrant
Belle Byrant
William Dill
Elizabeth and
Nuttie Alford
Clementine Fountain
Stela Phillips
Philadelphia
Smithville
Tennessee Thomas
Clarence Torbert
Hickman
Edith Thomas
Farnhurst
Del
Charles Meredith
Sam Meredith
Charles Winegar
Forbes
N. J
Walter Fountain
W. E. Bullock
Messrs
Chas. Lyden
Walter Fountain, Jr
Denton
Rufus Nichols
Paul Nichols
Near Here
Horace Robinson
American Corner
Catherine Fountain
Hattie Alford
Federalsburg
Maude Marine
Harmony
Raymond Meredith
Etta Leeser
Owingsburg
Ruth Fountain
Salisbury
Edgar Hines
Baltimore
Smithville Social Roundup and Rotary City Greeting
Smithville residents hosted Sunday suppers with extended families and friends while many prepared for the Smithville Community Club meeting on Tuesday June 26. Across the region visitors arrived for the Minneapolis Rotary gathering noted for record attendance and elaborate decorations.
Public Health Aspects of the Drug Store
A state health department report finds most drug store practices satisfactory after inspections in Anne Arundel Baltimore Caroline Dorchester Frederick Harford Washington counties and Baltimore City. 227 establishments visited. main aim to ensure drug quality standards and licensed pharmacists in prescription departments.
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State Department of Health
Robert L. Swain
Food and Drug Commissioner
Anne Arundel
Baltimore
Caroline
Dorchester
Frederick
Harford
Washington Counties
Baltimore City
Swain
Maryland
Rotary Convention Opens in Minneapolis With Global Messages
Ten thousand business and professional leaders from 44 countries gather in Minneapolis for the Rotary International convention. Speakers from abroad and prominent Americans address arms and ideas as radio broadcasts reach nationwide audiences. Most visitors expect arrival by Monday evening for the opening.
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Minneapolis
Rotary International
Norma Shearer in The Latest from Paris at New Dover
Norma Shearer stars in The Latest from Paris a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer comedy drama at New Dover Opera House on June 20 and 21 Ralph Forbes co stars Sam Wood directs a tale of a modern girl who outplays rivals and finds romance after lively mishaps in Paris surrounded by a notable supporting cast.
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Norma Shearer
Paris
Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer
Dover Opera House
Miss Shearer
Ralph Forbes
Sam Wood
Miss Coffin to Pursue Advanced Degree After Columbia Graduation
Miss Olivia M. Coffin, member of the Columbia University graduating class, received her diploma on June 5. She will continue studies at the University, working toward an advanced degree.
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Columbia University
Miss Coffin
Workboat Races At Bay Shore Today in Baltimore
The Chesapeake Bay Championship Workboat Races Association holds its eighth annual regatta near Baltimore at Bay Shore Park. The program features Lilliputian, bugeye, skipjack and schooner classes plus Smith's Island crabbing skiffs and work motor boats with 147 entries. The schooner race starts at 9 a.m. with subsequent races every fifteen minutes, culminating in the President's trophy for the top schooners.
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Baltimore
Bay Shore Park
Smith’s Island
Park Pavilion
Smiths Island
Hoopers Island
T. Preston Webster
Workboat Association
Polls and Trends in Voting and Poll Tax History
The article traces the word poll from head counting to the poll tax and voter registers. It notes Japan's approaching polls and links poll meanings to voting places and eligibility lists, citing Webster's dictionary and linguistic history. It also explains plural polls as the voting place or vote recording site in the United States.
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Japan
New International Dictionary
United States
How To Catch Sparrows
How To Catch Sparrows offers guidance on baited traps to reduce fledgling English sparrows. Trapping is safer than shooting or poisoning and allows freeing any native birds caught. Suggested baits include canary seed hemp seed wheat oats and bread crumbs. Trapping can start after July 1 when young sparrows fend for themselves.
Farms for Rent in Queen Annes County
Two farms available for rent in Queen Annes County between Queen Annes and Pathabore. One is 300 acres, the other 180 acres, both with fertile land and good buildings. Contact G. D. Neavitt, R. F. D. No. 1 Centreville, Maryland. June 16, 1921.
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Pathabore
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