Old Glory and Star Spangled Banner Folklore Returns
A long retrospective recounts the origins of the US flag and the national anthem. It covers the 1777 Flag Resolution, Fort McHenry 1814 scenes and Francis Scott Key, the naming of Old Glory by Captain William Driver, and cultural works that popularized the flag. It cites Key’s poem, Drake’s American Flag, and Franklin Lane’s Makers of the Flag essay. The piece ties flag lore to national identity and commemorates Flag Day traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort McHenry
Maryland
United States
Great Britain
Chesa Peake Bay
Baltimore
Francis
Scott Key
al Noight Jong
Key
New York Harbor
Laura B. Priska
Charles Thomson
Continental Congress
Willam Driver
Salem
Mass
Yorktown
Henry Mosler
Yale University Press
Ferdinand Durang
Angereon
Heaven
Holliday Street
America
Charles Daggett
William Driver
Driver
God
Son
God the Holy
Eneh
Nationaemblem
Captain Driver
Franklin K. Lane
Wilson
Washington
Lane
Jupiter Tales: Time Sat on Myth and Distance
In a dialogue with Harry, Jupiter explains mythic time and Saturn’s hunger, revealing an old story retold as a lesson. Jupiter describes distances from the Sun, his status as the largest planet, and invites Harry to share spring with his mother, reflecting a childlike exploration of space myths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Time
Jupiter
Harry
Saturn
Rhea
Ghid
Latuen
Mars
Earth
tdIarry
Juniter
Chan
Cosmos
Father of Waters and the Little Boy Questioned
A speaker asks why they eat it and references the phrases Father of Waters attributed to the Mississippi and the Little Boy. The prompt blends colloquial questioning with regional labels and implies a debate over cultural or dietary choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waters
Early Talk on Trials of Speech in Children
A fragment notes parents observe rapid speech development as infants and toddlers test limits. The dialogue questions when a child can speak clearly and assert independence, illustrating early communication patterns and parental responses. The excerpt reflects attitudes toward children's vocal growth and social learning.
Dr Caldwell laxative lineage and patent in early ads
An old advertisement profile describes Dr. Caldwell and his syrup pepsin laxative as a remedy for constipation and related ailments. It touts a pleasant taste, no griping, and claims widespread success with home and children. The piece promotes a 1885 patent medicine era remedy amid other era ephemera and pamphlet notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
Dr. Wells
Sweet Potato Varieties and Uses Highlight Tropical Roots
The article notes the value of sweet potatoes in tropical regions as a staple, and describes how vines are trained on poles and roots harvested periodically. It compares southern U United States crops with yam varieties, detailing candied yams versus Jerseys for boiling, mashing, or baking.
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Tropics
Latin America
United State
Absentmindedness Tales From George N Peck
A New York report quotes farm leader George N Peck on absentmindedness. He notes it is usually amusing but can be serious, recounting dinners where a host or guest makes flustered remarks and forgets details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George N. Peck
New York
Fragmentary Farewell From Angry Employer
An incomplete exchange shows an angry employer bidding farewell to an employee named Pat with a mix of goodwill and sarcasm, ending abruptly. The fragment hints at a strained departure and unresolved tension between the parties.
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Elmo Scott Watson
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
John Hancock
Allenes
Writeri -Ag
The
Republic
Joseph Rodman Drake
Stan x
Land Office
Mr. Flag
Old Glory
Congress
Flag Maker
Idaho
Oklahoma
Colorado
Fitnois
Wyoming
Kfexico
Georgia
Corn Club
Alaska
Michigan
Ohio
Tam Song
Mary Graha
Bonner
Jupiter Tales
Resmall
Stoney Bark
Mallory Lubricator Co
Tacoma Way
Tacoma
Torvaths Gulletin
East Gery ST
Hey
York City
Parker
Hiscox Chemical Works
Hanford
Rishmi
Twell
Goodby
Pat
Nature
Dremat
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