States and their animal symbols and myths explained
The article surveys state nicknames such as Arkansas the Bear state and Michigan the Wolverine state, notes Arkansas Razorbacks as a symbol, and discusses how myths and historical tales shaped these associations. It also mentions Texas longhorns and Missouri houn' dogs, plus a Navy tale of patriotic gear donations and a WWI humor piece.
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Delaware
Towa
Louisiana
Michigan
Minnesota
Oregon
Wisconsin
Badger State
Arkansas
de .Soto
America
Ozark
Ozark Hill-Billy
University of Arkansas
Razorbacks
Union
Lone Star
Texas
Missouri
West
Paleontologists Unearth Glacial and Postglacial Skeletons
Excavations in Chimborazo and Chillos valleys uncover bones from glacial and postglacial ages. Finds include complete or partial skeletons of a mastodon camel horse and various deer and rodent species. Scientists say North American origins for horses and elephants support migration theories.
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Chalan
Chimborazo
Alangosi
Chillos
Alongist
America
Europe
Africa
North America
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Indigestion Remedy Ad
An early 20th century advertisement touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a fast neutralizer of stomach acids for heartburn gas and indigestion. A spoonful in water claims relief within five minutes and bottles are offered in 25 and 50 cent sizes.
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Phillips
Histories of Names and Place Origins in Canada
An essay in London Answers reflects on how gold discoveries at Bannock burn Ontario link to pioneer Scots roots in Canadian townships like Bannockburn and Argyle. It notes place names preserve history and suggests some names remain writing mysteries such as a village named London on the Austro Czech frontier.
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Bannockburn
Ontario
London Answers
Argyle
Canada
London
Bayer Aspirin Ad Promotes Pain Relief and Endurance
The ad urges rest for fatigue and promotes Bayer Aspirin as a reliable remedy for headaches colds sore throat neuralgia neuritis and periodic pain. It emphasizes taking two or three tablets with water and carrying Bayer products with genuine Bayer cross labeling for safe effective relief.
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Bayer
Village name puzzle traces to Roman roots
The village may echo a Roman settlement name and resemble London in origin. Linguistic hints suggest the name could derive from ancient roots, though the exact link remains speculative.
Boy eager to learn car driving meets legal limit
Thirteen year old Stebart J of Franklin is excited about driving a car. Grandmother discourages with license doubt while mother recalls youths once dreamed of owning a horse and buggy. The boy asks how much a hearse and buggy license would cost.
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Stebart J
Franklin
Robert
Indianapolis News
Spontaneous Soviet amateur theatre movement grows nationwide
Reported rise of amateur theater in the Soviet Union with village and city clubs creating, writing, and acting plays for workers and peasants. Blue Blossers troupe tours unions and clubs, while a large network of 80 000 village clubs and 25 000 city venues host performances with songs dances and sketches.
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Soviet Union
L’erformances
Blue Blossers
Gratitude and Generosity Quote by Pope
A concise reflection on gratitude seen in a poor man and the assumed generosity in wealth. It cites a Petrine sounding line attributed to Pope and suggests universal virtue regardless of fortune.
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Elmo Scott Watson
Wolverine State
Fielding H. Yost
University of Michigan
Detroit Free Press
New York
Sault Ste. Marie
Michigan Territory
Yost
A. D. P. van Buren
Michigan Pioneer Historical
Norman’ Wood
University Museum
van Buren
Ten Buck
Dearborn
Detroit
A. C. Roche
Calumet
Alaska
Gophers
Badgers
South Dakota
South
Navy
United States Navy
Navy Department
Eyes of the Navy
Allez
A. BE
Edward Arthur Dolph
Armentieres
St. Nazaire
Brest
Orleans
France
Franlein
Andernach
Lulu
Sea Gate
Grevenmacher
Luxembourg
Company C
One Hundred and Thirty-first Infantry
Washington
Army of Occupation
Q. M’s
Western Newspaper Union
Texas Lonchorit
Yale University Press
Pageant of America
Wiscomam Badger
Underwood
Tissouri
Arkansas Razorback
Ihi
Chas
H. Fletcher
Druggiate
Hiscox Chem
Wka
Patchopuan
Druggiata
Hiscox Chemical Works
Patchogue
N.Y
Billings
Dr. Pierce
Tateum
Jenna Tateums
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