Johnny Appleseed Planting Program Spurs Tree Drive
The American Forestry Association urges school and community planting across states from New Jersey to Wyoming. Readers learn which trees suit street and park use, planting methods, root care, hole digging, staking, and ongoing city tree programs. The piece blends historical notes with practical guidance on selecting species and maintaining saplings for future urban timber and shade.
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United States
Lucy Larco
Smallest Republics and the First National Census
The article notes St Goust as the world s smallest self governed republic with about 180 people and a 2000 year lineage. Tavolira near Sarciota is another very small independent island republic of about seventy inhabitants. It then shifts to the 1790 first national census in the United States, detailing its evolving methodology from counting heads of families to recording every inhabitant by name by 1850, prompting a central census office in Washington.
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Repubiie
St. Goust
Basses-Pyrenees
St Cust
Tavolira
Sarciota
Ebant
Helun
Ncce
Washington
Fragmented OCR Note Shows Confused Dialogue
An unreadable OCR snippet features garbled quotes and names like Amelia and Mr. Rinderton. The fragment includes stray phrases about favors, seating, and a tense kitchenTable moment, with several illegible lines and interruptions.
Fish Slime Protects, Slippery Fish Pose Slippery Challenge
An 19th century style note explains fish slime reduces friction and cushions scales, while fungi threaten injured spots. It then abruptly shifts to a discussion claiming hypnosis proves focus, arguing lack of concentration is not a discredit but the opposite.
Paris Fashion Trends From War Era To Prewar Revival
Readable notes describe Paris couture trends with very short sleeves and two strip gowns, black and white resort wear, and ultra short skirts. Hats lean to untrimmed crowns with velvet or satin blocks, black lace veils, and minimal trimmings, while coats remain tailored and hip fullness grows.
Duvetyne and Velours Frock Fashion Rise in Fall Styles
The article describes fall frock trends with duvetyn leading but practical velvet and duvet de laine favored. It highlights basque lines, tight waists, peplums, long sleeves, high collars, and beaded stockings. Velveteen frocks remain chic with bold belts and full skirts, while capes of knitted wool complete the wardrobe.
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Delag
Wade
Importance of America's Future Naval Program in Pacific Power Balance
The article argues the United States must strengthen its navy as Japan expands rapidly in the Pacific. It notes Japan’s growing fleet, including 73 cruisers, and warns that without a larger U S force, controls in the Pacific could shift. President Wilson sent Admiral Rodman to the Pacific, and officials predict ship completions by 1921 yielding major capital ships, cruisers, destroyers, and submarines to the U S fleet.
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Suhington
Sam
Japan
Finn Wolf
United States
Wader Wily
Philippines
Nie Howlin Islands
Pacife
Uigse
League of Nations
Wilson
Admiral Rodman
Gob in the Locker Debate Sparks Navy Word Fight
A Chicago and San Francisco debate over the word gob shows officials rejecting it as unworthy for sailors. The Great Lakes naval training station and crews argue the term carries affection and respect in contrary fashion with calls to honor old terms like starboard and grog.
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San Francisco
Nevy Daniels
Gol
Great Lakes
Chicago
Josephus
Gelight
Anywigyen
Understanding Scenic Beauty Through Knowledge and Emotion
The text argues that appreciation of national park scenery grows with understanding. It links scenic wonder to memory, experience, and education, noting famous sites like Crater Lake, Yosemite, and Glacier as examples. It asserts that enjoyment increases with knowledge and capacity.
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Lavine
Wuaby Denier
Ameren
Irene
Americans Will Fight If Border Conflicts Escalate
Fragmented reminiscence from a congressional speech recalling Texas militia history and battles at Buena Vista Chapultepec San Jacinto and San Antonio, asserting Americans will defend liberty across the border. The speaker warns against underestimating border resolve and notes past foes and frontier heroes.
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Congress
Riales
Hudspeth
Texas
Au Democrat
Enersen
Ghreets
Zachary Taylor
Mexico
Sannta Anna
Buena Vista
Geo Wilafield Scott
Santa Anna
Chapultepec
Scott
Sam Traustag
San Jacinto
Sam Houston
San Secina
Houston
Voth
Crockett
Fannin
Bowle
Traspe
American Legion Aims for One Million Members Campaign
The American Legion launches a nationwide drive aiming to recruit one million members. The push precedes a November convention in Minneapolis where state quotas are set. Early totals show varied participation by state, with Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin reporting significant service member counts influencing local targets. Earl B. Searcy, temporary secretary, underscores the goal and state leadership's pride in progress.
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American Legion
Miet
Legion
Itune
Aineapolis
Marlee
Faye Chicaga
Echpuige
Meinles
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Navy
Marine
Degies
Bervica
Michigan
Minnesota
Wasfaris
Wisconsin
Beslow
Phil
Wieninthen
Earl B. Searcy
Tiipels
Nighiy
Minois
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Americin Forestry Association
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