Originator of Uncle Sam and the War of 1812 Origins
A York contractor Elbert Anderson bought provisions after the 1812 war declaration. Samuel Wilson, an inspector nicknamed Uncle Sam, supervised the workers handling the army provisions. A joke about the marks H A U and the names Uncle Sam and Elbert Anderson spread among the crew, popularizing the moniker.
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Uncle Sam
United States
England
Elbert Anderson
York
Samuel Wilson
Trent
Fbert Anderson
Sam” Wilson
Sam
Dress-Up Saturdays Spark Smart Style Among Stenographers
The New York Sun notes Saturdays become dress-up days for stenographers and clerks as many firms shift pay days away from Saturday. Even simple dressers display more formality on Saturdays to look best for dates, movies, or Coney Island.
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New York Sun
Sadie
Mamie
Rose
Tom
Harry
Coney Island
Children Scrapbook Start Encourages Historical Recall
A plan to begin a scrapbook for children that collects pictures and items about public figures and events. It invites children to select articles later, fostering personal engagement with history and concrete learning.
Bavarian Easter cake and related desserts
Easter cooking instructions describe Bavarian Easter cake and related sweets. Directions cover batter preparation with eggs flour milk butter sugar and raisins, plus Bavaroise cream with gelatine lemon rind and saffron for a yellow cream filling.
Africa’s Geological Structure and Coastline Features
Geologists describe Africa as a vast earth crust block raised above the ocean by deep forces. The continent lacks harbors, with the north often low and submerged at times, while the southern peninsula forms a high plateau. Coastal shores rise steeply and rivers tumble, including the Zambezi’s dramatic waterfall.
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Africa
Zambezi
Different Breeds of Hens Best for Eggs and Meat
The article explains egg, meat, general purpose, and ornamental chicken breeds. It highlights Leghorns and Minorcas as egg types, Brahmas Langshans and Cochins for meat, and Ply mouth Rocks Wyandottes Rhode Island Reds and Orpingtons as general purpose varieties suitable for both eggs and meat with strong maternal traits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Plymouth Rocks
Rhole Island
Repellent Formulas To Keep Flies Off Domestic Animals
Florida entomologist Prof Watson recommends three spray formulas to deter flies from pets and livestock. No 1 mixes laundry soap water crude petroleum napthaline. No 2 uses tar and carbolic acid. No 3 combines taurel oil and kneaded oil. Emulsify No 1 in a spray pump before application.
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Bossy
Ratler
R. Watson
Florida Experiment Station
Leaky Poultry House Problems Grow in Spring Weather
The article notes more leaks in poultry house roofs during spring due to rain, causing damp quarters and increasing the risk of colds and roup in flocks. Winter snow can shield roofs from wind, but spring leaks require immediate repairs to protect birds.
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Fo.e. Detron
Hite Bros
Haiment
Enarea
DR. L. N. Moyer
Banner Lye
Banner Lyers
Eon Chemical Works
Philadelphia US
Raezer
Raeser's Pulmonie Co
Literary Street
Lititz
Bell System
Pennsylvania
THE
Bell Telephone Company OF Pennsylvania
Daly Mame Re
Ef, EB. Cowan
Usco
America
Tires F. B. Burkholder
Lititz, PA
Honore Willsie
Willys-Quertand
Saturday Evening Post
Willys-Knight
Frank B, Burkholder
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