Flag Day Celebration and History of Old Glory
The article recalls Flag Day anniversaries and honors the flag as a symbol of freedom. It notes the flag’s reach across territories, its adoption by Congress, and the sacrifices of countless Americans. It outlines origins linked to Betsy Ross, Washington, and Key, and cites the national anthem’s ties to patriotic history.
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Continental Congress
George Washington
Sons of the American Revolution
Philadelphia
Colonial Dames
Halil
Columbia
Happy Land
Joseph Hopkinson
Francia Scott Key
America
Francis Smith
Andover
Mass
Boston
Francis Scott Key
Fort McHenry
Armistead
The American Flag Its Creation and History
A historical overview recounts Betsy Ross and Betsy Rous aiding the first flag, the 1777 fort at Fort Stanwix, later battles and surrenders, and the evolution to the current 50 star design. It notes flag material shifts from foreign to American bunting after 1865 and the capitol hoisting in 1806 as a national symbol.
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Betsy Rous
Betsy Ross
Philadelphia
Washington
Betsy Ress
Peter Gunsevoort
Vermont
Kentucky
Congress
Reid
Ilinois
Capitol
Benjamin F. Butler
Baseball Notes From Rumor and Spring Training
Baseball figures and opinions fill this patchwork recap. Marty O'Toole touts bowling as key to delivery while Walter Johnson looms in the national spotlight. Irvin M. Howe plans a new fielder metric, Johnny Kling preaches aggressive baserunning, and Charley Comiskey praises Fournier as a White Sox prospect. Bill Currigan shifts toward banking, Lefty Russell eyes a comeback, and Joe Katina sparks debate on sacrifice bunts. Toney favors underhand pitching, Callahan rebuts, and MeIntire backs a sidearm splitter as the era's new tools unfold.
All Bird Men Fatalists Resolve to Face the Sky
The article surveys aviators' fatalistic mindset, noting Hoxsey and others fear death in flight. It describes waking dread, the "death dew" in clouds, and pilots’ indifference to risk as they discuss fate, luck, and accidents in early air travel.
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Hoxsey
Mohammed
Whittier Advice on Living Through Sun and Rain
The verse urges steady conduct and inner peace across changing seasons. It counsels living with virtue in times of light so as not to lose happiness when months of rain arrive, reflecting Whittier's moral tone and mindful living.
Napoleon’s Medical Adviser Receives Annuity After Poor Service
M Frédéric Masson traces the career of Signor Automaremarek who acted as Napoleon’s medical adviser though unqualified. He diagnosed stomach cancer as simple indigestion and advised surgery in a garden. After Napoleon’s death he sought an annuity from heirs, arbitration granted 200 francs, then he sold Napoleon’s death mask and moved to Paris, New Orleans, and Santiago seeking practice.
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M. Vrederic Masson
Signor Autommarek
Cardinal Feschent
Helena
Napoleon
Florence Hospital
Maurie Lowine Amd Neipperg
France
Paris
New Orleans
Santiago
Tas
Indignant Defender at North Country Dog Show
A London Chronicle report describes a humorous exchange over a whippet. An affable attendant jokes that the dog’s legs are not long enough, while the handler counters they actually touch the ground and thus, in his view, are sufficient.
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London Chronicle
Langer
A Duffle of Jokes and Jests From Old Newspapers
A collection of light quips and humorous exchanges drawn from various papers. Bittersweet lines reveal cultural attitudes, wit about marriages and money, and playful anecdotes about physicians, stenographers, and clergymen. Notable quips include a card club rule about prizes and a child's plea to see her pastor.
An Unpleasant Surprise in a Wet Feet Moment
A repeater at a recent election, arrested for voting twice, mutters That’s odd. I expected to be paid for it. The scene contrasts overshoes at swimming with a coin tossed for crime and punishment in a sly watchdog note.
Bitter Disappointment at Party Ice Cream Request
A fragment from Philadelphia Keconks depicts a mother asking if the party was good and Willie replying no when asked to save more ice cream, noting the stinginess led to not being invited again. The brief exchange highlights social snubs and family dynamics.
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Willie-Naw
Philadelphia
Crus Candor Race Horse and Elopement Tale
A fragmentary line reads I’ve spent all my money, my race horse is nine, my wife has eloped with my jockey. The odd exchange hints at misfortune and pursuit of reconciliation, with terse banter about return. The text presents a curious, clipped snapshot from a column or dialogue.
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Crus
Filegeade Blatter
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