Hopkinsons and the making of Hail Columbia tale
Unveiled tablet in Philadelphia honors Joseph Hopkinson and his grandfather Francis Hopkinson for shaping early American patriotism through law letters and music. The article traces their roles from Revolutionary writings to the 1798 hymn Hail Columbia and debates over its origins amid France Britain tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Hall
Columbia
Joseph Hopkinson
Martha Hopkinson
Francis Hopkinson
Admiralty
Hopkinson
University of Pennsylvania
College of Philadelphia
England
Lord North
Benjamin West
John Penn
George Washington
United States
Pennsylvania
Washington
Easton
Congress
Bordentown
John Quincy Adams
United States Court
Thomas Hopkinson
Nopkinson
Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts
American Philosophical Society
John Adams
Adams
France
Great Britain
Fox
New York
Francis Scott Key
New Republic
Western Newspaper Union
Candy and Books Diet of Comfort in Russia Echoes Anew
A nostalgic essay links sweets to literature, urging readers to pair confections with books as a sign of patriotism. It outlines candy suggestions for various genres, and provides quick frosting and candy recipes including chocolate cream frosting and peanut candy with steps and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Dishes That Are Different Lunch Menu Ideas
A vintage lunch menu lists chicken salad with hot biscuit, fruit salad, and desserts. It gives recipes for lemon pies in individual tins, Spanish Sauce with butter and peas, Maple Bavarian Cream, Sardine Salad with lemon juice and stuffed celery, and Sardine Mayonnaise.
Saturn and Jupiter Visit Spark Harry’s Cosmic Classroom
Harry meets Saturn who speaks of his vast size, hot heat, ten moons and rings. Saturn recalls Time and agriculture, denies rumors of causing Earth troubles, and urges truthful tales. The trio plans further engagements as Cosmo guides their rapid travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmno
Harry
Saturn
Jupiter
Cosmo
Tle
Earth
Larry
Unwarranted Criticism of Dr Falk Cited by Union
The Springfield Union quotes Dr Isadore Falk of the University of Chicago who has identified the influenza germ. He defends American research as disinterested and unselfish while noting ongoing criticism from Europe of American materialism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isadore Falk
University of Chicago
America
Europe
Springfield Union
Belgian Kongo postage stamp honors infant king
An infant depicted as a familiar welfare scene is shown on a newly issued Belgian Kongo stamp. The stamp sells for ten cents, with five cents as postal value and the remaining five cents a voluntary contribution to Belgian government relief work or infant mortality reduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony
King Baby
Armada battle figures in Elizabethan clash
Historians note the Spanish armada swelled to 160 vessels while England fielded 197 ships. Most vessels were small and ineffective, with combat driven largely by the larger armed ships on both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Franklin
Bropkinson
Battle of the Keys
Philadelphia
David Bushnell
Delaware River
Bushnell
Hopkinson
Washington
England
Queen Elizabeth
Eskimo Bride Seeks Practical Mate for Camp Life
Eskimo bride chosen for practical skills not looks. A successful match depends on her ability to make clothing cook and help with camp tasks. A woman who cannot or will not contribute to work has little chance of securing a mate.
Relativity Professor Quip About Time Perception
The American Magazine quotes Relativity Professor Winstein describing time dilation with a joke. A secretary explains that a pretty girl on one’s lap for an hour feels like a minute, while sitting on a hot stove for a minute seems like an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professor Winstein
Hard Luck Algernon Finds a Real Home
Clarence recalls years of longing as Algernon finally settles with a club woman after marriage. The brief notes the hopeful shift in his life, framed by social circles of the time in New Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algernon
Clarence
New Bedford Standard
Best Medicine Helps Fort Myers Woman in Testimonial
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound praised by Bertha Rivers of Fort Myers Florida who says it made her stronger before and after pregnancy. She previously felt weak and unable to work but now handles housework and works in a restaurant and hopes others will try it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Philosophical Society
New Castle
Bordentown
Continental Congress
New Jersey
America
Betsy Ross
Francis Hopkinson
Navy Board
Marine Committee
Congress
Ft. Meyers
Fla
Lydia E. Pinkham
Ilady
Gnags
Bertha Rivers
O Beg
Meyers
Florida
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Board of Admiralty
United States of America
William
Sir Erskine
Satan
Pacarineti
Richard
Ric
Asean Nuts
Clive
Eureka Investor
Box
Oakland
Calif
OWL Photo Service
Fargo, N. D
Hanford
Parker
Druze Gista
Hiscox Chemical Works
Patchogue
Circular Western Products CO
1St Ave
N. Billings
Mont
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