Old Glory Flag and Its Thirteen Stars History
The piece recounts the origin of the American flag with thirteen stripes and stars, noting the adoption after Declaration of Independence and guidance by Congress. It cites early wartime use, proposals by Captain Reid, and the 1818 act reducing ships and aligning stars with states, as recorded by the St. Louis Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapid
Comtinernal
Bane
Pielepembee
Sperloien Sorie Ronkress Hay Pets Ross
Eles. Oker
Philadelphia
Lio
Jones
Ronuser
Seructor Dindsey
Vorsmont
Kentaviy
Varlon
United States
Ivanion
Shere
Samuel ©. Reid
Navy
St. Louis Republic
Willoughby Dwight Finds Fame After Drafting A Vernacular Tale
Willoughby Dwight, once dismissed by critics, rises from repeated disappointments to publication success thanks to Grace Hixter and her aunt. After years of failed novels and belittling reviews, his book The Tall House on the Teen Wall gains praise from one discerning critic, launching a string of editions and renewed interest in his peculiar humor. Dwight’s career flourishes as Buckley maintains steady earnings, while Dwight and Grace enjoy a country retreat and continued literary output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Withnighby Dwight
Davieht
Buckley
Thiektex
Talike Davitt
Wis Constad
Stady
Dwight
Cree Tsexter
Sucross
Ihn
Grace
Despate
Grace Hixter
Barnickel
Suidiene
Tod
Jan Vie
Willoughby Dwight
Grace Paxter
Herbert Dousman
Crossing Sahara The Couttiness of Caravana and the Mortality of Camels
An excerpt from Larper's Magazine by Charles Wellington Fur long describes caravan life across the Sahara. It details camel selection, the prized me hari riding camels, Jumal draft camels costing 50 to 60 dollars, and their 300 weight capacity. It notes deaths from strain, return voyage wages up to 5000 dollars, and the need for trustworthy, bold traders amid sultans and Tousregs who exact tribute and safe conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfla
Tripoli
Dentists Debate Self Care and Mutual Aid Among Pros
A dentist discusses professional solidarity and the flaws of dentists treating their own teeth. He notes many have poor teeth due to defects or negligence and suggests mutual aid through exchange of services. He warns self dentistry is impractical and points to the need for outside care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Press
Oil of deep red color linked to mythic healing claims
The article discusses a creature oil once touted as magical, notes its red color may cause supposed virtues, and questions its real efficacy. It mentions a scientist's critique in the Asiatic Society journal and references political figures like Mr. Gladstone in a broader literary fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asiatic Society
Morley Jayadine
Gladstone
Kliye
The Only One In the Clan and a Private Tutor
In a New York Herald cartoon caption a Mrs Goitrox declares she does not send Reggie to public school because he is unlike Oller boys. He has a private tutor. a Mr Blunit notes the boy is in a class by himself. Cartoon dialogue appears alongside chatter about opportunity and speed.
Death Chair At Yale Club Proves Frightful Initiation
A New York Press report recalls an electric chair used in Yale club initiations on West Morty fourth street. A factory chair with battery and wires shocked a willing subject. Claims of frightened, shaken initiates persist, though a club official denies widespread use. A separate Philadelphia Press note urges quiet speech in public phones to avoid mishearing and germs.
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Yale Club
West Morty-fourth Street
New York
Chile
Ruano
Imin
Sing Sing
Cink
Bri Lg
New York Press
Philadelphia Press
Town Notes and Oddities Highlight 19th Century Banter
A compilation of quirky antiquated anecdotes features Ambassador Choate in an English village admiring good river fishing and Lang the literary guest. It recalls a cottonseed cream fabrication and a Shrewsbury tale about Darwin statue chatter and a church steeple’s collapse seen as a possible judgment.
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Joseph H. Choate
London
Andrew Lang
Mr. Lang
Shrewsbury
Eingland
Stautne
Darwin
Jnet Win Lock Laments Tough Role for Season
The text quotes actor Liertes O'rammer saying this season's work is hard as he plays the heavy villain and continues efforts to quit smoking. The fragment hints at dramatic stage life and public interest in the actor's habits and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jnet
Nairs Gain Fame as Barbers Trade Jokes
In a playful quip from the Philadelphia Press, Maen remarks on hair loss and Mee-Funny notes barbers now discuss his Nairs, reflecting changing hair care trends and humor about baldness.
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Philadelphia Press
Flower filled plea in verse from old magazine
A quixotic verse from Lippincott's Magazine centers on a household dispute over smoking versus buying flowers. The speaker asks for flowers to win favor, promises better conduct, and offers money or gifts in exchange for affection, ending with a plea to accept the check. The piece blends humor with domestic sentiment and romantic bravado.
For Sale: Two Good Work Horses and Yearling Ball
For sale two eight year old work horses and a short horn full bred yearling ball. Address at my place west of Indiana Pennsylvania. Also Daugherty Bros offer fine line of guns revolvers and ammunition at AOD.
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My Place
Indiana
Thomab, RD
Daugherty Bros
Aod
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Sahara
Dentisin Om
Willow
London Telegraph
Detrult Free Press
Devine
Rennon
Arthur
Slide Ad Maen
Darling
Lippincott’s Magazine
Cairo
Matarieh
Heliopolis
Egypt
Doverspike
Pittsburg
Chronicle-Telegraph
Success Magazine
B. Reevie
Blairsville
R. D
Appleby & Peterson
Waterall
Penna
Appleby and
Peterson
Philadelphia St
W. S. Daugherty
Indiana, Pa
Sheriff's Sales
Corman Ploan
Jiadiana
Tome
Morse
Diana
Pennsylvania
Lig O'Clock
Mabhiming Mazziotm
Dulg Goatelle
Blazaville
County of
Fidiann
Dtoto
Peumaylvania
Alewart
Ninghia Post
Cuca
Ann Bnelman
Mary Agios Moora
Jacob Wetvling
Aherill
Sheriff's Ouice
Indiann.a
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railway Co
Punxsutawney and
Ar, Punxsutawney, v
Indiana Junction
Cloe
Juneau Ch
Chambersville
Creekside
Ernst
Ridge Branch
Aire
Lebanon
Iselin
Ly. A.M
Penn Run
Oliver
American Reduction Co’s
Paramount
Seiapefer
Feellee
Shaffrer
Keller
Pennsylvania Railroad
Western Pennsylvania Division
Saltsburg
West Apollo
Kiskiminetos Junction
Freeport
Springdale
Allegheny
Kiskiminetas Junction
East Liberty
Butler
Altoona
Sun- US
Thomas E. Watt
Western District
Fifth Avenue
W.W. Atterbury
J. R. Wood
Pase
R Trafic
George W. Boyd
The
Equitable Life Assurance Society of the
U. S
S. W. Guthrie
Farmers’ Bank Building
Cble Bhd
Jer Thrie
J.C. Irving
the Jeweler
Phila. St
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