The Flag as Emblem of Liberty and Unity
A tribute to the flag’s meaning beyond noise and fireworks. It speaks of unity under the stars and stripes, sacrifice in battle, memory of historic battles, and a future duty to extend justice and liberty worldwide, urging the nation to uphold high ideals of government and life.
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Main
California
Lakes
Gulf
Alaska
Hawaiian Islands
Philippines
Guma
Sandy Hook
Golden Gate
Bunker Hill
Saratoga
Gettysburg
Antietam
San Juan
Manila Bay
United States
Springfield Journal
Invention Aids Thresher Work With Belt Tightener
Henry County reports progress in a new industry with Geo E Travis patent belt tightener and rocker grate bars. The device saves time and labor, enabling safer operation, better belt control, and higher engine speed while thinning ash and preventing cinders from mixing with fire.
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Travis
Travis Belt Tightener Gains Traction Across States
Mr Travis demonstrated his Belt Tightener for traction engines at Decatur Dixon Monmouth Galesburg and cities in Iowa Nebraska Wisconsin Michigan and Minnesota. The device promises rapid precise threshing with safety features and has spurred factory hiring to meet demand. Edward Wykoff joins Fuller & Fuller Co. Chicago after leaving retail drug work.
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Everal
Geo. E. Travis
Travis
Decatur
Dixon
Monmouth
Galesburg
Iowa
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Michigan
Minnesota
Edward Wykoff
Fuller & Fuller Co
Chicago
Death Claims a Shining Mark
The obituary notes the death of Mrs. T. C. Carpenter of Sturgis Michigan, born in 1844 in Massachusetts. She taught in Cuba Illinois in youth, married T A Carpenter in 1893, lived in Sturgis, died June 24 1904 at age 160 years two months, with funeral held June 26. Survived by three children John H Carpenter Helen L Downes Carrie G Weatherwax. Her father Nathan B Whitney and siblings Charles A Whitney and Sarah E Morgan are in Illinois. She joined the Baptist church in 1863 and was regarded as a devoted wife and mother.
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T. C. Carpenter
Massachusetts
Cuba
Fulton County
Illinois
T. A. Carpenter
Sturgis
Mich
A. H. Bailey
The
Baptist Church
Oak Lawn
John H. Carpenter
LaPorte
Ind
Helen L. Downes
Connersville
Carrie G. Weatherwax
Michigan
Nathan B. Whitney
Chas. A. Whitney
Sarah B. Morgan
First Baptist Church of
N. B. Whitney
Henry Township
Varna
Charles A. Whitney
Lostant
Sarah E. Morgan
Dwight Morgan
The Eagle and the Nation in a Roaring Era
A sweeping poem celebrates American nationalism led by a strong president while contrasting Native images with modern power. It comments on Roosevelt’s tenure, bold leadership, and public appetite for independence, followed by notes on clam diggers along the river, Cliff Dwellers at the World’s Fair, and a postal rule about misdelivered mail with a $20 penalty.
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Roosevelt
LaSalle ‘Tribune
St Louis
Colorado
Arizona
Colorado River
America
Zunis
Mokis
Wolpi
Rai
Mokiland
Washington
The horse versus the automobile record in daily news
The horse shows erratic behavior with runs away kicks and balks yet remains preferred over the automobile by those it serves. The daily news columns confirm that the horse holds its job and place in affection despite its eccentricities.
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Navy
Oregon
Fairbanks
16Th Congressional District
Peoria
Dr Knopfengel
Joe Wichman
State Board of Equalization
Bureau
Tazewell
William Hoyt
Deere & Co
Moline
Deere
Hoyt
Springfield
Republican
Henry
G. E. Travis
G. E. Travis Company
Henry, Ill
Atlantic
Pacific
Rocky Mountains
Tam
Eagleville
Columbia
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