George Rogers Clark Sesquicentennial Plans Highlight 1928 1929 Events
The piece outlines how Indiana Illinois Kentucky Ohio and other Midwest states plan major commemorations in 1928 and 1929 to honor George Rogers Clark's 1778-1779 campaign that secured the Northwest for the United States. It notes funding, memorials at Vincennes Cahokia and Fort Sackville, a Clark memorial, and possible dedication by President Coolidge. It contrasts Clark with Washington and laments his neglect after a life of sacrifice and poverty.
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Atlantic Seaboard
New York
Saratoga
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Middle West
Indiana
Ulliots
Old Northwest
Ohio
Kentucky
Michigan
Wisconsin
United States
Cahokia
All
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New Republic
Mississippi River
Allegheny Mountains
Pacific
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Henry Hamilton
Virginia
Patrick Henry
Kaskaskia
Ill
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Mich
Henry
Louisville
Illinos
Hamilton
Fort Sackville
Illinois
Mississippi Valley
William Henry Harrison
Coolidge
Commission
Temple Bodley
Houghton-Miffin Company
Boston
Mr. Bodley
James Wilkinson
Washington
Lord Dunmore
Trenton
Princeton
Washington and Clark
George Washington
George Rogera Clark
Valley Forge
Gethsemane
Wabash
Akne
Borderers
trans-Allegheny
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Continental
Father Gibault
Francis Vigo
Yorktown
Java's Juggernaut Of Volcanoes And Markets
National Geographic describes Java as a dense, fertile island under Dutch governance. Batavia serves as capital and trade hub while Soerabaya remains vital yet busy. Mountain resort Tosari offers Tenggerese culture, volcano excursions, and panoramas.
Reading Advice For Children From John Martin
John Martin argues that a child learns best through imagery and curiosity rather than heavy words. He advises keeping reading simple and engaging with relatable characters so a child forms emotional connections with storybook friends.
Legal Exchange in Oil Stock Trial Cites Prejudice Question
A courtroom exchange reveals a defendant admitting prejudice as the plaintiff claims the sale of oil stock. The exchange underscores tensions in a case likely involving financial dispute and testimony about traded securities.
Smallest Gold Coin Reported by Mint Director
R J Grant director of the mint says the one dollar gold piece is the smallest denomination of gold coin ever minted by the United States government.
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R. J. Grant
The
Mint
United States
Term Gentiles Broad in Scriptures Across Nations
The article explains that the term Gentiles means all peoples who did not accept the Jewish faith. It describes Gentiles as comprising all nationalities except Jews and discusses the broad application of the term in sacred texts.
Fireball Beliefs Of Old London Streets
Fireball sightings were once common with red and white balls traveling with a tissing sound. They leave sharp smelling smoke and mist. A bursting ball can produce smaller ones and rarely two seem bound by a necklace of small luminous spheres.
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Old London
Nervous Patient Consults Doctor On Suicidal Thoughts
A worried patient confesses weeks of urges to self harm and seeks professional guidance. The doctor responds with caution and support, emphasizing safety and evaluation while offering resources.
Tanlac credited for dramatic health turn by Lincoln man
Emi G. Jonscher of 417 East 23rd Street Lincoln Nebraska reports a dramatic recovery from weakness headaches and dizziness after taking Tanlac. He praises the tonic as nature’s own body builder and notes thousands share the same improved health with over 52 million bottles sold.
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East 23Rd St
University Pl
Lincoln
Neb
Emil G. Jonscher
Nebraska
Mr. Jonscher
World Candy King Mac Robertson of Melbourne
Melbourne magnate Mac Robertson earns title as richest man in the South seas. He owns 17 large candy manufacturing plants and keeps models of all of them as part of his expansive confectionery empire.
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Nndy King
Melbourne
Australia
Mac Robertson
South Seas
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Dutch East Indies
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King of Siam
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Soera
Baya
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Tusari
Simla
Tosari
Tosuri
Tengger Massif
Penandjaan
Britar
Krakatoa
Mother Nature
Sunda Strait
Sumatra
Passar
South Sea Isles
Gret Buddha
Boro Roedoer
John Martin
Emi Jonscher Row
Jubilant
Glorios
Tanlac
Gladys Hollis
Montreal
Carter
Kremola
Dr. C. H. Berry Co
Dept. W
Chicago
Haarlem
Dave
Dare
Cotee Danas Pracice
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