Inaugurations Through the Years Washington to Harding
A historical survey recounts how inaugurations evolved from Washington’s 1789 ceremony to Harding's 1921 event. It notes outdoor settings, parades, crowds, notable mishaps, and the shift to radio coverage expanding access to the oath and address.
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Elmo Scott Watson
Roosevelt
Washington
Grover Cleveland
Woodrow Wilson
George Washington
New York City
Andrew Jackson
Federal Building
Wall Street
United States of America
Morgan Lewis
Livingston
Cou
Harrison
Capitol
John Tyler
Williamsburg
Tyler
Polk
Franklin Pierce
Buchanan
Lincoln
Pennsylvania Avenue
Stephen A. Douglas
Monitor
Grant
Surratt
Hayes
Garfield
White House
Cleveland
Benjamin Harrison
Rough Riders
Harvard
Teddy
Taft
Wilson
Germany
Harding
S Street
Too Little To Do Things He Cannot Try
An essay contrasts George and Ruth to show how underestimating a child's ability harms growth. George, kept from paints and sports, learns by cautious attempts, while Ruth is encouraged to try writing and daily tasks. The piece urges allowing children to experiment within safe limits to build confidence and skill.
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Edith Lochridge
REID
National Kindergarten Association
George
Teorze
Mrs. Iiverett
Ruth
Mrs. Everet
Avill
Coughs and as a Tonic Spanaway Woman Praises Discovery
Miss Ruth B. Tibbitts of Route 1 Spanaway says repeated severe colds left her weak until she tried Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. She reports rapid health improvement and weight gain, calling it an unmatched tonic and builder.
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Spanaway
Wash
Not Many Snub Relations Over Wealth Ties
Not many people snub their relations, though some avoid relatives who are rich. The remark suggests social frictions based on wealth within families and communities.
Don’t Trifle With Coughs Theme Adverts Creomulsion
An old ad promotes Creomulsion as a strong yet harmless remedy for coughs and colds. It claims seven benefits backed by science and guarantees a refund from the druggist if relief is not achieved, noting no narcotics and pleasant taste.
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Washington
John Adams
Adams
Jefferson
White House
Massachusetts
Capitol
James Madison
Madison
Monroe
Wilson
House
Senate
John Quincy Adams
Andrew Jackson
Jackson
van Buren
Champigne
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild stimulant for children and adults. It claims benefits for stomachs livers and bowels increased energy and better health and urges keeping it at home as a gentler alternative to harsh laxatives.
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Caldwell
Dr. Caldwell
Woman in Brooklyn Loses 35 Pounds on Kruschen
Miss M. Ratner reports in Brooklyn that Kruschen helped her shed 35 pounds in four months and made her feel better overall. The ad claims the formula aids weight loss safely and harms less with a half teaspoonful in hot water each morning.
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M. Ratner
Brooklyn
N. Y
Joge Fat
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Hoover
Coolidge
Peralta
Oakland
California
Riera
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