Jane McCrea death helped turn tide of American Revolution
The 1777 killing of Jane McCrea by Native Americans amid Burgoyne’s campaign near Fort Edward is recounted as a turning point in the Revolution. Her death fueled Patriot resolve, aided recruitment, and became a potent propaganda symbol used by Franklin and others to rally resistance to British invasion.
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Elmo Scott Watson
Sarajevo
Serbia
Jane McCrea
John Burgoyne
Canada
New York
Lake Champlain
Ticonderoga
Crown Point
Fort Edward
Sir William Howe
Hudson River
Albany
New England
Philip Schuyler
Burgoyne
McNell
Simon Fraser
John McCrea
Moses Kil
Moses Kill
David Jones
Standish
Ant
Miles Standish
Mrs. McNeill
Burzoyne
St. Luc
Jane Mctrea
England
Stockbridge
Mass
King
Congress
Jane. McCrea
Ben Franklin
Morge
Willett
Gansevoort
Fort Schuyler
Stanwix
Stark
Warner
Bennington
Morgan
Arnold
Saratoga
Union
We Are Being Conquered by the Motor Car
Walter Prichard Eaton argues in the Atlantic Monthly that the motor car and highways are overrunning towns. He calls for deleting major roads from towns and routing traffic along wide rural rights of way to protect local life, planning, and dignity while enabling suburban growth and mobility.
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New York
Central Railroad
Syracuse
Chicago
Walter Prichard Eaton
The
Atlantic Monthly
Things to Keep in Mind When Modernizing Home
Modernizing a home can be a small upgrade like a fire safe roof or a large overhaul of layout, equipment, and architecture. It tends to raise real value and owner enjoyment, improve neighborhood appeal, reinforce the home as a living center, and make the house safer and more convenient for future needs. But the benefits hinge on permanence and treating modernization as an investment.
Shrubs Transform Grounds at St Gabriel Church
William A Beaudry Chicago landscape architect describes transforming the barren grounds around St Gabriel church and school in months. He notes well kept plants earn community respect and inspire pride, drawn from over twenty years studying landscaping around public buildings.
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William A. Beaudry
St. Gabriel
Mr. Beaudry
Honest construction as national duty in building wealth
The article argues that securing funds for building requires honest construction and material. A well built house serves as its own security, while neglecting work and materials mocks noble human impulses and endangers national greatness. Those who build faithfully are real patriots aiding national solidarity and public welfare.
Modern Homes in Demand and Rental Appeal
The article notes that buyers seek up to date homes with modern fixtures hardwood floors well arranged rooms tiled baths and graceful lines. Modern homes sell easily even in a slow market while older outdated houses struggle to rent or sell due to lacking conveniences and up to date fixtures.
Trees Need Care To Survive And Thrive
The article emphasizes the value of trees and warns that neglect leads to disease and starvation. It notes the long time required for a tree to grow and the ongoing output of leaves and seeds, urging proper feeding to keep trees healthy and thriving.
Castoria and its soothing pediatric claims
An old advertising pitch promotes Castoria as a gentle remedy for fretful children, claiming it calms colic and upset stomachs with a mild vegetable formula. It notes suitability for infants, warnings about coated tongues, and that genuine Castoria bears Chas H. Fletcher’s signature on the wrapper.
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Chas
H. Fletcher
Ancient city of Doura unearthed by French, Yale team
French government and Yale University join to uncover the ancient city of Doura on the Euphrates. Excavations for about a year uncover parchment records revealing names of officials and data from 800 A D. Findings illuminate obscure Parthian civilization notes in early period artifacts. Insects prefer blue flowers to red. England birth rate hits low 17.8 per thousand in 1929 with 11.7 deaths and 70 infant mortality per thousand.
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Yale University
Doura
Euphrates River
England
Wales
Proverbial Quotes Include Nobility and Flesh
Reading of two ancient maxims presented as moral reflections. The first cites mercy as nobility's badge, while the second asserts inborn traits remain despite outward changes.
Old Timer Critiques Feminine Reasoning In Debate
A Los Angeles Times snippet notes Senator Moses of New Hampshire remarking that in debate a woman cannot be beaten. The piece includes a quip about a constituent praising his wife as a future congresswoman and a joke about a fox coat being “new” despite years of wear.
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Tinois
Moses
New Hampshire
Che Cred
John Jones
Los Angeles Times
Siamese Minister Talks With Son in Germany by Telephone
Prince Purachatta of Siam uses his Bangkok desk telephone to speak an hour and a half with his son in Hamburg while connections exist to Berlin. The German Telefunken company operates a short wave station in Bangkok, extending long distance links across 4,750 miles.
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Prince Purachatta
Bangkok
Stamm
Hamburg
Germany
Berlin
Telefunnen
Batt Pany
Fast friends should be slow to dis
The fragment hints at caution in friendships and loyalty, suggesting a proverb-like caution about trust and rapid closeness among companions. It reads as a moral or advisory note from a column or editorial brief.
Ras Yaffari Maintains Lion Rich Menagerie in Addis Ababa
Reports from Abyssinia describe Ras Yaffari, the regent who declared himself emperor, living much like medieval European feudal rulers. He keeps a diverse menagerie around the royal palace in Addis Ababa, with a favored emphasis on lions and tame cubs romping near the throne.
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Abyssinia
Ras Yaffari
Europe
Ras
Addis Ababa
Kethiopa
Iself, Ras
Sheba
Solomon
Pathfinder Magazine
Ants Exemplify Busy Balance For Human Busy Bodies
A Judge notes that ants are the busiest beings yet still make time for picnics. The remark encourages people to learn from the ant about balancing work with leisure.
All Stocked Up Author and Movie Producer Dialogue
Dialogue excerpt shows author and producer debating selling or using a scenario for a film. Brooklyn vagle appears in the quoted exchange.
Flit advertised as quick death for household insects
An advertisement promotes Flit insecticide with guaranteed money back if ineffective. It claims rapid kill of flies mosquitoes moths roaches bedbugs and other pests. The clean smelling vapor is said harmless to humans and a Flit Sprayer is recommended for best results.
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Lis
Ben
Fravelin
GEW
Jor Burgoyne
Essless
Standard Oil Company
Rocky Mountain Division
Cheyenne, Wyo
Denver, Colo
Indiana
Billings
Mont
Sweet Mercy
Deloe
United States Public Health Service
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