Martyn Armone’s Plant Introduction Medal Honored by National Geographic
Washington remembers Armone V. and his eight expeditions aiding plant introduction from foreign lands. Dr. Grosvenor presided as medal was awarded for distinguished service in plant introduction, tied to explorations and the Garden of Ortaiva in Tenerife Canary Islands.
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Nationalsengraphic Buctary
Washington, D. C
Alligon V. Aremour
America
Rant N. Mayer
Ghert Grosvenor
National Geographic Society
Tenn Bhroagh
Alex. Finder Graiiin Bell
Mestosvenor
Armidi
Stulea Department of Agriculture
Harvard University
Kew Gardens
England
David Palrehild
Alowann
Federal
Armone
Lopteas
Canary Islands
Stage Coach Tales of President Taylor on Icebound Route
E C Taylor recounts Zachary Taylor’s 1840 stage coach journey from Cumberland to the Ohio River along the old National Road, where sleet and ice terrified dignitaries yet impressed the general. The party rode in chartered coaches with famed drivers as Taylor marveled at Narrows views and storms, before resuming to Washington. Other presidents and luminaries such as Jackson, Polk, Tyler, Clay, and Santa Anna are noted as travelers of the road.
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Zachary Taylor
Zach
Santa Anna
Mexico
Taylor
Cumberland
Ohio River
Neg Denry Farwell
Archia McNeil
Alfred Wolf
Thomas Shriver
Abiont
Colonel Bullet
New Orleans
Colonel House
Ross
Meadow Mountain
Bret
Buett
Shriver
Panama
Narrows
The
Atlantic
Wills Creek
Hla Fe
Brent Narm
Washington
Tyler
Alleghenies
Jackson
van Buren
Monroe
Morrison
Polk
Henry Clay
Congress
Benton
Cass
Lafayette
Black Hawk
John Quincy Adams
Barnum
Jenny Lind
Western Newsonner Union
Chinn's Bootleg Calendar and Lunar New Year Traditions
Chinn's law against printing calendars by the old lunar system failed to stop the practice. Chinese families still use Gregorian calendars and mark the new year by abstaining from work visiting friends paying debts and setting off firecrackers.
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Chinn
Awkward Passenger and the Scots Driver Fare Question
A fragmentary dialogue depicts a Weelly Scotsman questioning a driver about legal fares. The driver cites two shillings as the lawful rate, while claiming a miser’s fare of eight two-and-threepence and Henmn’s five two-gndelx. The exchange ends with the passenger addressing the driver as guv’nort.
Improved Uniform International Sunday School Lesson
Roy Bhtzweithi presents a 1941 Western Newspaper Union summary of Pauls preaching in Thessalonica and Berea. It outlines his method and message, the Jews opposition, and the Gentile reception, stressing three Christ propositions and the need for hearing Scripture. It notes Apostolic qualities and the Thessalonian and Berean responses, urging steadfast faith and reverent study.
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Roy
BH Bitzwathi
Moody Baby
Institute of
Paul
Thessalonica
Jesus
Christ
Eve
Ben&t
Barea
Thessalonian
Sin and Salvation Reflected in Christian Thought
A reflective note on sin and moral evil, crediting Christianity with unique impact and noting absence of a comparable term in non Christian languages. The author cites D AM Panton as a source or figure in the discussion.
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Sin bin
Sticking to the Finish Character Motto in Focus
A plan leads to success by overcoming obstacles. The message emphasizes that starting is easy but finishing with character defines triumph. It frames character as essential to completion and achievement.
Reckless Coty Critiques American Pace of Life
Coty, reputedly France’s richest man, laments Americans live too fast to enjoy life. He says they waste life and perfumes he sells, which profits him but harms them. A friend retorts with a New York anecdote about a man stopping to tie a shoe being stared at on a street corner.
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Ordava
Volleettan
Planta Suely
Nuronean
Grotava
Don Tuan Nolfunga
Botanic Garden
Europe
Wils
Fide Fda
Roxzburgh
Mons. Coty
France
Mina
New York
Bayer Aspirin Headache Relief Ad Example
Modern women carry Bayer Aspirin for headaches and colds to prevent pain. The ad touts Bayer tablets as effective for headaches sore throat neuralgia neuritis rheumatism and other pains without depressing the heart or upsetting the stomach. It emphasizes keeping the tablets in a purse for shopping and theater outings.
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Bayer
Generous Nature in Washington Star Quote
A Washington Star snippet contrasts poetry and music, pondering which path suits a person. The fragment suggests poets seek stability while musicians face disturbance during practice, reflecting a cultural light remark from the era.
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Washington Star
Immediate cough relief ad for B. M. Germicite remedy
An old fashioned advertisement urges quick cough control with B. M. The Penetrating Germicite applied externally like a mustard plaster to chest or sore throat. It claims fast results, invites orders via a local druggist or by mail from I. B. Rolling Co Boston.
Violin Not Oldest Stringed Instrument Claim
A historical note states the violin is not the oldest stringed instrument in existence, challenging common beliefs about instrument origins.
Instrument history links lyre and harp to earlier strings
The article notes that the lyre and the harp along with other stringed instruments predate later developments in instrument design. It emphasizes ancient origins and continuity in stringed music across civilizations.
Woman Loses 64 Pounds with Kruschen Fat Cure
Mrs H Price of Woodside New York reports losing 64 pounds in a year by using Kruschen. She weighed 190 pounds and now weighs 123, claiming renewed energy and a younger appearance. Bottle promises fast daily intake and a money back guarantee if not satisfied after the first bottle.
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America
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