Wreaths of memory honor Capt. James Lawrence and Memorial Day
Elmo Scott Watson notes that Memorial Day began to honor all who died for the country, then highlights Capt. James Lawrence of Burlington New Jersey born 1781. He traces Lawrence’s naval career from Ganges to Hornet and his famous line Dont give up the ship amid War of 1812 action and his untimely death on the Chesapeake.
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America
James Lawrence
U. S. S. Chesapeake
United States Navy
Lawrence
Burlington
N. J
Ganges
France
Isaac Hull
Stephen Decatur
John Rodgers
Constitution
Wasp
Argus
England
Hornet
Peacock
City of
New York
Congress
Chesapeake
Boston
Memorials Link Anglo American Ties From Chesapeake to Plymouth
Alberts Halstead opens the door of unity at St Andrews church Plymouth to unveil a memorial for American naval officers buried at Dartmoor and to honor James Lawrence who died aboard the Chesapeake after battle with the Shannon in 1813. The ceremony notes the flag of Dont Give Up the Ship preserved at Annapolis and the long arc of U S British friendship since the War of 1812.
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Alberts Halstead
Plymouth
England
Pryston
St. Andrews
James Lawrence
Chesapeake
Shannon
America
Burrage
Detroit
Dartmoor
Mra
Samuel Williams Earle
Roger Williams
United States Daughters of the War of 1872
Oliver Hazard Perry
Lake Erie
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Lawrence
Broke
Halifax
Ludlow
Salem
Mass
New York
Old Trinity Churchyard
New York City
Wall Street
Trinity
Wickham
Meon Valley
Hampshire
Portsmouth
Soup recipes and guidance from a home cook column
A home cooking piece discusses diverse soups from Russian borscht to tomato cream. It explains general methods for split pea, Danish bean and lima bean soups, plus flavoring tips, and includes a tested Russian borscht recipe with stock, beets, cabbage, tomato and sour cream.
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Phil
Brown Meat Stock with Vegetables
Simmer meat stock with vegetables for two hours. Season with vinegar salt and pepper. Serve with each serving topped by one tablespoon sour cream. Bell Syndicate WNU Service 1933.
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Bell Syndicate
WNU
Use of Old Maps as Wall Decorations
An article notes the growing craze for old maps as wall adornment. Maps from bygone centuries blend color with accuracy, driving up prices. reproductions offered by the British Museum provide attractive options. The piece also mentions Dr. Pierce's Pellets as a remedy for liver, bowels and stomach.
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British Museum
Practical view on fireside time in Pathfinder dialogue
A two character exchange discusses a man spending time at his own fireside. The second woman notes too much time reduces fuel to keep the fire going, reflecting domestic humor from Pathfinder Magazine.
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Pathfinder Magazine
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Barron
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August Ludlow
Philip Broke
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