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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1908
Page
9
The editor invites juniors back to school and promises exciting new Junior Page content. Plans include announcements and a Tony Pony contest result next Saturday night with votes tallied to award a handsome outfit to the winner. Juniors are urged to write opening letters for a souvenir postal card.
Harriet E. Hawley surveys naval mascots in The American Boy focusing on goats like Major Billy. The piece notes goats as favored ship mascots for their pugnacious nature and adaptability, highlighting Major Billy as the veteran mascot with many stories.
The article recounts beloved naval mascots including Fighting Billy the Turkish minister’s six children mascot on eight ships, the New York cruiser burial at Key West, Fighting Billy aboard the Brooklyn during Santiago, Bob Fitzsimmons training at the Brooklyn navy yard, Harry the South American deer chosen as a mascot, and his bond with the marine guard, detailing their routines, quirks, and bonds with sailors.
Sailors recall Harry the parsoned ship mascot and his bond with General Weyler the pig as they describe life aboard the Oregon. The pair formed an unlikely friendship after both animals joined the Golden Gate Zoological Park, symbolizing shipboard luck and sailor lore.
In Bellows Falls Vermont Hetty Green the wealthiest woman in America spends a two week summer retreat in a dilapidated old home amid a factory district. Her daughter Sylvia arrived earlier and the library site episode with Andrew Carnegie is noted.
The article notes Maxine Elliot branching into theater ownership with a New York venue under her direction. It highlights her stage success, democratic leanings, and broad appeal as she moves into managing a new project in the city.
A profile of actress Maude Adams at her Ronkonkoma, Long Island retreat. The estate, valued around 25 000 to 30 000 dollars, features a large porch and library, set amid extensive grounds. Adams enjoys informal time with friends, meals, and reading plays for consideration.
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