This Date in History Highlights Pivotal Events and Figures
A timeline notes Duncan McArthur's birth and death, the 1777 Stars and Stripes adoption resolution, Benedict Arnold's death, Napoleon forces at Friedland, Andrew Campbell's birth, Texan independence aid trip, Henry Middleton's life, and the first Canadian Pacific steamship from Yokohama arriving in Vancouver.
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Duncan McArthur
Ohio
Dutchess County
N. Y
Chillicothe
Congress
Benedict Arnold
London
Norwich
Conn
Friedland
Andrew Campbell
Trenton
N. J
New York City
Cincinnati
Henry Middleton
South Carolina
U. S
Russia
Charleston
S. C
Yokohama
Vancouver
One Year Ago Highlights From May Day Era
Historical notes mark events from one year ago including Kiev evacuation before a Bolshevist offensive and notable birthdays of Baron Forster Queen Sophia Frederick Guest and John McCormack. Also mentions various local ads for goods and medicines from Phoenix Drug Store and Whitfield Motor Co with contact details.
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Kiev
Baron Forster
Australia
Five Cent Ridge Roll and Tin Roofing Materials
Advertisement notes 10,000 feet of beta per foot galvanized ridge roll at bulk price plus cheap tin valleys and 41-2cs rolls in 500 foot lots. Claims machine made sheet metal building materials and first cost pricing. Mentions Houston Texas contact Short Pencil Bell and Phone 132 and 127 for drug store orders Phoenix Drug Store delivery.
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Houston
Texas
Granger mistook Grange Hall pass for Masons
A Granger staying in a strange town tried to gain entry to Grange Hall with his password IT plow I sow I reap. The wicket refused and a stranger explained Masons meet there that night. The Granger realized his error after the insult was revealed. Sunshine Floral Co announces cut flowers for all occasions and funeral designs with out of town orders accepted.
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Grange Hall
Sunshine Floral Co
Bentley
P. O
Alexandria
Toil and Trouble by Walt Mason
A comic dialogue unfolds as a professor and a low browed man argue about trouble and coping. Aunt Julia chides the lawn mower incident and milk spilling, while the narrator laments misadventures and tries to promote a sunny spirit.
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Walt Mason
Julia
Sunshine Sisters
Pilgrim Fathers
Spartacus
Shriner Parade Draws 25000 In Des Moines
In Des Moines Iowa a vast gathering of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine estimated at 25000 strong fills the city crowds as they join a major public event. The article notes Druze and other temple units marching through downtown with festive displays and ceremonial pageantry.
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Shriners
Des Moines
Des Moines, In
Mystic Shrine
Imperial council of the Shriners meets in Des Moines parade
Des Moines hosts the annual meeting of the imperial council of the Shriners with visitors from across North America. The city is decorated, trains bring guests, and a 21 gun salute welcomes imperial potentate Ellis Lewis Garretson of Tacoma. Events include a grand street parade, divisional review, exhibition drills, and daily business sessions with officer elections tomorrow.
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North America
Des Moines
Imperial Council of the Order
Shriners
Ellis Lewis Garretson
Tacoma
Wash
Order
Imperial Council
Chippewa and Sioux Hold Minnesota Reunion at White Earth
Chippewa and Sioux Indians from several states gathered at the White Earth reservation in Minnesota for a two day reunion and celebration. The program features Indian games pony races canoe races and sham battles between the rival tribes.
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St. Paul
Minn
White Earth Reservation
Minnesota
Tribee
National Association of Credit Men Opens Convention in San Francisco
The annual convention began in San Francisco with about a thousand delegates and many visitors in attendance. The four day meeting will cover topics including how business slump affects credit granting and will draw delegations from across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Calif
National Association of Credit Men
Brown University Commencement Luncheon Guests Named
Providence R I June 14 Secretary of States Charles Evans Hughes will preside at Brown University commence ment luncheon tomorrow afternoon. Others slated to speak include University President Faunce Rhode Island Governor San Souci former Senator Albert Beveridge and Yale Professor William Lyon Phelps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. J
Brown University
Charles Evans Hughes
President Faunce
University
San Souci
Rhode Island
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
William Lyon Phelps
Yale University
Don’t Prod Your Liver to Action
A health ad urges caution against harsh liver stimulants and promotes Nature's Remedy NR Tablets to balance digestion. It claims the product supports stomach liver bowels and kidneys, eases biliousness and constipation, and offers a money back guarantee through Chase-Ammann Drug Co.
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Chase-Amman Drug CO
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Armour
Libby
Pettijohn
Tetley
Bachman
Folger
Pansy
Cox’s
Dan Jersey
Fleischman’s Yeast
Ouachita Iron Works
DeSiard Streets
Monroe Coffee CO
Dixie Bedding& Co., Ltd
Monroe Feed Company
SIXTH
Adams Streets
Phone 11
Monoe, LA
ONE Horse Cash Grocery, Inc
Cordova
Sophia
Greece
Berlin
Frederick Guest
Sumner E., W. Kittelle
Virgin Islands
Peekskill
Robert M. la Follette
United States
Wisconsin
Primrose
Wis
John McCormack
Athlone
Ireland
Roger P. Brensahan
Toledo American Association Baseball Club
Trallee
Phoenix Drug Store
Whitfield Motor Co
R. E. Pierce
Bay
Central Savings Bank & Trust Co
West Monroe
L. W. Gresham
Matress Factory
Allen
Will Atkinson
Neal Estate
Collens Pharmacy
Raphe By
Dempsey Carpentier
Travis Oliver
Ok Savings Bank Trust Co
Ouachita National Bank
City of Monroe
City Hall
Dempsey-Carpentier
Cotton Exchange
Bohemia Hotel
Grand Street
L. L. Smith Broker
R. V. Hall
Mgr
New
Orlea
Milam St
Shreveport
Beer Ins
N. Grand Monroe
Strickland Gillian
Hughes
Brown
Denver
Colorado Springs
Texas & Pacific By
Ft. W
Fort Worth
North Louisiana
Monroe
Union Depot
Colorado
Utah
Yellowstone
Glacier
Cloudcroft
Mineral Wells
Los Angeles
Portland
Seattle
EL Paso
Dallas
Enema
J. W. Turner
Shreveport, la
Frank Jensen
Ass’t. Gen. Pass’gr. Agt
New Orleans
Chicago
Men’s Cross Bar Dimity Union
Smith Bros., Ltd
Crane’s
Nunnally’s
Whitman's
Rexall
Lockwood-Beadle Furniture
St. Anne St
Monroe Hardware Co
Collens’ Pharmacy
NYAL
PEP Feed Sugar Bros. CO. Ltd
Piorniperors
DeSiard Street
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