Flag Day and Flag Code Expansion Highlight 1923 Reforms
The article traces Flag Day origins to June 14 1777 and notes a 1923 National Flag Conference that produced a formal flag code. It lists federal laws on the flag and details proper display rules, salutes, and conduct, emphasizing reverence for Old Glory and the role of the United States Flag Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmo Scott Watson
UNE
Second Continental Congress
United States
Union
Charles Thomson
Continental Congress
England
Recont
State Department
Uncle Sam
Congress
District of Columbia
Washington
United States Flag Association
Irving Country
Claim to Veneration Based on Age Is Unjustified
A viewpoint argues that respect should be earned through ongoing learning rather than age alone. It contends that both young and old should learn from each other, and that venerating the elderly solely for years spent is unfounded. Wisdom comes from lifelong study, not pedigree.
Dirt track contests debut in England from Australian idea
A new dirt track event is planned at Loughton Essex built from cinders and dirt. Riders will tackle broad side skids on turns while wearing steel protective gear, following a popular Australian model.
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Australia
Loughton
Essex
England
Spectacular Races Escape Serious Injury on Soft Surface
Spectacular races unfold with frequent spills but few serious accidents thanks to the soft surface. Riders endure slips and falls while maintaining momentum and crowd excitement.
Suspending the Assembly in Paris Chamber of Deputies
The president of the French Chamber of Deputies signals a suspension by donning a top hat when the assembly becomes unruly, after using his bell to restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Deputies
Early to Bed Had No Charm for Uncle Joe
Senator James E. Watson recalls Joseph Cannon known as Uncle Joe with a tale from a New York outing. After a late meeting, Cannon walked past midnight and beyond, declaring his greatest problem was finding something to do between midnight and bedtime.
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James E. Watson
Joseph Cannon
House of Representatives
Senator Watson
Uncle Joe
Cannon
New York
Street To Use North Street As Ballroom For Guests
Residents of one stretch of North Street plan a street side ballroom by covering the pavement with an awning and opening their homes to guests. London isolation under Westminster shadows notes the small houses will host dining in each house with about a dozen meal choices for visitors.
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North Street
London
Westminster
Stranded locomotive left in western Kansas becomes rusty relic
A locomotive named Stranded lies 30 miles from any town in western Kansas. Once owned by Scott City and Northern, it faced hard times and was attached by creditors. The line went broke and the junking spared only the engine and its two rails, now 80 miles from civilization with wildlife beneath and around it.
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Kansas
Scott City & Northern
You have been a good boy noice violin line
Fragmentary line from Life magazine humor page referencing a child promised a violin and a joke about haircuts. The quote reflects casual era slang and domesticated family banter without broader context.
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