Francis Scott Key House and Georgetown Landmarks
Historic Georgetown site tied to Francis Scott Key and the Star Spangled Banner. The Key house faced demolition as urban progress altered the area, with efforts led by a preservation league including admirals. Only partial shell remained, repurposed into storefronts as Washington Herald notes.
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Arlineton Cemetery
Francia Scott Key
Washington
Francis Bolt Key
Georgestown
Janess Beatt Key
Georgetown House
Key
William Beans
Fort Mercury
Ula
Potomine River
Georgetown
Imide
Admirala’ Dewey
Sebley
Fourth of July Porch Picnic Menu and Setup
A detailed 1920s style porch picnic guide outlines informal dining with paper plates, baskets, and casual seating. It lists assorted breads, spreads, cold meats, salads, a hot casserole, beverages, desserts, and a simple cake or fruit, emphasizing a relaxed, generous meal and self-serve style.
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Hinself
Edago
Moat Precious Document Is Carefully Preserved on Granss
The appropriation of 12000 funded the construction of a glass case housing the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Of this sum 7102.87 was spent. The shrine was dedicated February 8, 1924. Designed by Francis F H Bacon of Boston and New York, it features gray marble brick York tonal marble. An upright cage with bronze doors holds the Declaration, and a larger desk case with claw feet displays the Constitution. Marble from Knoxville, Tennessee and Asbury pink used. two plates of silvered glass guard the documents.
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Francis FH. Bacon
Boston
New York
Library of Con Pvéew
Fan Ann
Halig
Asbury
Knoxville
Tonp
Day of Glory Natal Day Tribute to Freedom
Poem praises a national birthday with refrains of freedom and remembrance. It celebrates patriots, liberty, and the blessing of human birthright, linking a bell toll and the unfurling flag to a world inspired by liberty. The piece honors enduring bravery and the enduring memory of a glorious day.
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Tecomen
Britain
How the U. S. Flag Was Adopted
A historical overview traces the origin and adoption of the American flag on June 14, 1777. It notes its early chaotic colors, the influence of the colonies’ struggle for liberty, and the flag’s humble creation from military clothing. Fort Stanwix is cited as an early hoisting site, with the U S eagle and the motto Pluribus Unum depicted on the seal.
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Britain
Union
Continental Congress
United States
Washington Post
England
Fort Stanwix
New York
Tafons
Strow Favorite of Quilt Makers
Quilt designers praise the Irish Chain pattern with white backgrounds and solid blue or red blocks. The 6 inch finished blocks assemble into a decorative quilt about 17 by 11 inches, with precise cutting and two nine-one blocks. Instructions and charts appear in book No. 23 from Nome Craft Co. Address given for inquiries in St Louis, Missouri.
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Ciiless
Nome Craft CO
Det. D
Nineteenth Naght
Louis Ave
St Louis
New Anti-C crime Weapon Invented By Canadian
A Canadian inventor unveils a device described as a mechanical horn that emits scent vapor and light to reveal a criminal's path. The system uses vaporized scent to affect markers along a spectrum, producing a photographed pattern for police to track.
Two Discarded Pens Offer Free Rebuilt Fountain Pen
Advertises a Bree Pen Exch offer in Portland Oregon. Send three cent stamp to 99225 E 48th Ave for a free rebuilt fountain pen after exchanging two discarded pens. Includes one year guarantee.
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E. 48Th Ave
Portland
Ore
Ady
Up to Date Freight Car Experimental Use Grows
In its first year German railroads tested a freight car that rolls from track to warehouse on rubber wheels or motor conveyance. The operation has been tried 0,000 times with sixteen cars in use, fifteen more under construction, and material bought for another 30 motor transport vehicles. It reduces loading and unloading labor for goods like iron and steel, coal, timber, cotton, petrol, and live animals.
Hobbies Found Helpful in Nervous Troubles
Plaster modeling cured a clerk from a nervous breakdown and painting aided a factory worker. Occupational therapy at the Institute of Medical Psychology uses crafts from design to embroidery to treat neurotic individuals. A seven year old shy child who rarely spoke improved through drawing, gaining contact with others.
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T Ling
Pearson's Weekly
Institute of Medical Psychology
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