Apostle of Americanism as Jefferson Birthday Observance
In a letter, President Hoover endorses marking Jeffersons birthday April 13 as a celebration of religious freedom. Journalist Elmo Scott Watson discusses Dr Gilbert Chinards biography Jefferson The Apostle of Americanism and argues Jefferson shaped Americanism rooted in British thought, constitutional views, and the pioneer spirit, urging a national observance.
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Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation
Hoover
Jefferson
Religious Freedom
The
Coolidge
Stuart G. Gibboney
Foundation
George J. Ryan
Board of Education of
New York City
Edwin A. Alderman
University of Virginia
Gilbert Chinard
Johns Hopkins University
Little, Brown and Company
Thomas Jefferson
Apostle
United States
Washington
Lincoln
Louisiana Purchase
Benjamin Franklin
Franklin
Doctor Chinard
Library of Congress
France's North American and Caribbean Footholds Under Decline
The article traces France's fading colonial reach from Miquelon off Newfoundland to Guadeloupe Martinique and Guiana, noting dwindling fisheries, depopulation, and shifts in empire focus. It highlights St. Pierre’s decline, the bait trade’s end, and continued strategic value for training seamen and naval strength amid evolving Atlantic holdings.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
Rance
London
France
Asia
Africa
Americas
America
Miquelon Island
Newfoundland
New France
Great Britain
Wolfe
Quebec
Canada
Britain
Atlantic
St. Pierre
Paris
Miquelon Islands
Miquelon
Grand Miquelon
Petite Miquelon
Longlade
Massachusetts
United States
St. Lierre
Plants From Amazon and Peru Collected By Smithsonian
The Smithsonian team led by Doctor Killip returns with about 30 000 Amazonian and Andean plants, many unidentified. The Ayahuasca vine Caapi is noted for inducing visions, while barbasco Milky poison paralyzes fish in rivers aiding fishing. The collection includes plants that kill or induce dreams, with many still unclassified.
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Washington
Doctor Killip
Smithsonian Institution
Amazon
Peru
Amazonian
London
Diamond Dyes Offer Bright, Durable Color for Fabrics
Diamond Dyes are easy to use and apply smoothly giving new bright colors to dresses drapes and lingerie with no re dyed look. The dyes resist wear and washing and owe their superior color to pure materials. All dealers charge 15 cents.
Modern art judged repellant by Whitney Warren
Whitney Warren of the American Academy of Arts and Letters denounced a New York private exhibition work as the worst kind of modern art. He argued the painter lacks beauty and that the ideas are wrong, recounting a parable of a child admiring a cook's gold teeth to illustrate misplaced praise.
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Whitney Warren
American Academy of Arts and Letters
New York
Mr. Warren
Mandy
Greenwood mayor serves as police court judge in 2222 cases
Mayor John Ashcraft of Greenwood Mississippi claims a remarkable dual role as police court judge during his two years in office. He says no jail waits exist and most cases are disposed of within an hour after arrest.
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Shadwell
Jefferson
Philip Mazzei
Tuscany
Albemarle County
Virginia
Thomas Jefferson
France
Doctor Chinard
Locke
Kames
John Ashcraft
Greenwood
Miss
One can be so practical as to do the wrong thing
The remark reflects a cautious reminder that pragmatic choices can miss ethical or legal bounds. It emphasizes evaluating outcomes against moral standards and potential harm, urging prudence over mere efficiency in decision making.
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America
Republic
Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Promises Winter Health
Cedar Falls resident A Wagner reports lasting relief from bronchial spells and severe coughs after using Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. He claims the remedy strengthened his bronchials, preventing winter illnesses and allowing him to work year round. Available at all dealers in tablet or liquid form.
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Cedar’ Falls
Iowa
A. Wagner
Lincoln St
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West Indies
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Guadeloupe
Basse Terre
Guadeloupians
Marie Galante
Columbus
Rhode Island
Moscow
Martinique
Dominica
Mt. Pelee
Fort de France
French Guiana
South America
Maine
South Carolina
Cayenne
French Guianas
Devil's Island
Island of
Marcelle
Roseburg
Oregon
Canadian Government Information Bureau
A. N. Pilkie
Bareas
Farnam St
Omaha, Neb
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