The Pledge of Allegiance and the Flag’s History Recall
A long historical summary traces Francis Bellamy’s pledge and the origin of the national Flag Day observance. It notes Bellamy's role with Youth's Companion, Harrison's promotion of the holiday, and the flag’s enduring symbols Stars and Stripes and Old Glory.
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Senate
House
Secretary of State
Bellamy
Upham
Flag Day origins and the making of the flag story
A narrative on the flag as a symbol of collective effort. It cites President Wilson declaring Flag Day on June 14 1916 and crediting Laura B Prisk as the Mother of Flag Day alongside Benjamin Altheimer of New York for shaping the national observance. It recounts Altheimer’s inspiration from Fort Sam Houston San Antonio and his drive to promote patriotic celebrations across cities and institutions.
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Francis Scott Key
Maryland
Fort McHenry
Salem
Mass
Charlies Daggett
Charles Daggett
William Driver
Wilson
Franklin K. Lane
Mexico
Georgia
Ohio
Woodrow Wilson
Laura B.prisk
New- York
Anthat
Tor
Benjamin Altheimer
New York
New Yorker
Altheimer
Old New York
Fifth Avenue
Lord & Taylor
San Antonio
Fort Sam Houston
Betsy Ross
United States of America
Germany
America
St. Louis
Lts
Congress
Second Presbyterian Church of
United States
Association
Diet debate on meals and health ethics in wartime era
A reader’s letter questions the safety of skipping meals and argues a schedule of eating every few days with a strong focus on digestion and long intervals. The editor counters, noting most adults tolerate three meals but some may eat less now, and children require more protein and energy. Includes Cornell recipes for Codfish Balls and Baked Apples as guidance.
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New York State College of Home Economics
Cornell University
Giant Eight-Pound Beans Grower Gilbert Taylor Folda
Giant beans weighing eight pounds each are grown in the Everglades by Gilbert Taylor of Felda. The Tasmania variety resembles a squash in appearance yet tastes like beans. The vine grew so large it broke down the training fence.
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Florida
Everglades
Gilbert Taylor
Felda
Tasmania
Overall Co Patented Suit Promises Big Money
A brief item notes a sales pitch by Liberal commissioner Spring en Overall Co at 19 W 34th Sh.N City offering inexpensive new type patented overalls as a money making opportunity.
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Springen Overall Co
Restoring Strength With a Special Tonic
The passage suggests continual tiredness from colds overwork worry and weak blood. It describes red blood cells and hemoglobin reduction causing weariness and a let-down feeling. It promotes a time-tested tonic designed to restore body strength.
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Gianc
Young America
Companion
Francis M. Bellamy
Benjamin Harrison
Mrs. Bellamy
Harrison
James B. Upham
William T. Harris
Education
Mr. Bellamy
Youth’s Companion
Mrr
Grover Cleveland
Terhood of Nations
Savoy
Denmark
Switzerland
Continental Congress
Land Office
Flag Maker
Old Glory
Idaho
Bell Syndicate
WNU Sarvics
Malden
College Station
Pullman
Wash