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Osceola Record

Location

Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1935

Page

6

The Riflemen of the Revolution The Pennsylvania Companies

In summer 1775 Sunbury villagers hear that six Pennsylvania rifle companies will join the army near Boston under George Washington. Leaders include John Lowdon and Captains Doudel Nagel Miller Hendricks Smith Ross Chambers London. Notable recruits Sam Brady Timothy Murphy Peter Bentz and James Wilkinson shape a hardy, diverse unit that sails to Cambridge and fights from Quebec to Monmouth, becoming the Hand Riflemen under Continental Army command.

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Okefinckee Swamp a Wilderneress Biologist Treasure

National Geographic notes in Georgia’s Okefinokee swamp a prime biological wilderness. Descriptions cover prairies lakes and bays, boating, fishing for warmouths bass and catfish, and the Suwannee river headwaters. The Florida bear dominates hunts and local culture with isolated Anglo Saxon roots and Appalachian affinities.

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Housewife’s Idea Box Use for an Old Corn Popper

A gardening tip suggests using an old corn popper as a dirt sifter for pots or gardens. The note, from THE HOUSEWIPE by Public Ledger WNU Service, offers a simple method to improve soil texture and plant care.

Public Ledger, Inc WNU Service

Florida Is Southernmost State Extends Farther South

Florida holds the distinction of reaching farther south than any other state, marking its unique geographic position in the southeastern United States. The state's latitude places its southernmost points well below most neighboring regions. This geographic claim underscores Florida's status as the extreme southern region among U.S. states.

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