Origins of the Pledge and Columbus Day Holiday
A widow recalls Francis Bellamy and the 1892 effort to create a national Columbus Day holiday and the 27 word pledge. Key figures include Benjamin Harrison James Upham William Harris and editors of Youths Companion who shaped the project and proclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Young America
Francis M. Gellamy
Benjamin Harrison
America
Dellamy
Lellamy
Harrison
James B. Upham
William T. Harris
Bellamy
Companion
Upham
Gellamy
Grover Cleveland
Senate
House
Secretary of State
Mr. Bellamy
The Flag of the United States and Flag Day lore
A detailed, period tone chronicle tracing the flag's age and names Stars and Stripes Star Spangled Banner and Old Glory. It covers the 1777 flag resolution, Key’s 1814 poem, Salem 1831 event, Wilsons 1916 proclamation, and claims to Flag Day origins with Laura Prisk and Benjamin Altheimer, highlighting national symbolism and celebrations.
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Terhood of Nations
Savoy
Denmark
Switzerland
Continental Congress
United States
Gempany
Francis Scott Key
Maryland
Fort Mellenry
Salem
Mass
Charles Daggett
William Driver
Wilson
Franklin K. Lane
Flag Maker
Old Glory
Congress
Idaho
Oklahoma
New York
Colorado
Wyoming
Woodrow Wilson
Laura 2D. Prisk
Patriotic Instructor
Daughters of the American Revolution
Tor
Benjjamin Altheimer
New Yorker
Benjamin Altheimer
Altheimer
Old New York
Fifth Avenue
Lord & Taylor
Mr. Altheimer
San Antonio
Fort Sam Houston
Patrice
United States of America
Germany
America
St Louis
Betsy Ross
Ita
Stt. Louis
Ife
Second Presbyterian Church of
St. Louis
United States Flag Association
Lindbergh
Washington
Iitness
Coolidge
Weaters
Union
Nutrition guidance from authorities and home diet tips
A discussion on how to balance vitamin guidance from experts with practical eating. Emphasizes a varied diet plus selective use of vitamin concentrates when needed, and highlights foods rich in vitamins A B C D and added sun exposure for D. Includes simple recipe snippets and meal ideas from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Doctor McCollum
Johns Hopkins
Doctor Fletcher
Toronto
Doctog Howe
Boston
Doctor Hawke
Chicago
Trichinosis From Underprocessed Pork Warned
Trichinosis is caused by a microscopic worm in hog flesh and can infect anyone who eats undercooked pork. The disease affects both sexes and all ages, regardless of nationality.
Lost 37 Pounds With Kraschen
An ad claims a 37 pound weight loss in three months using Kraschen. A Texas customer from Waco reports dramatic personal results and urges others to try the product, praising its ease and health benefits. The text promotes a 4 week supply and a money back guarantee, claiming physician recognition and a safe, popular slimming method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kraschen
Abs. J. &. Sonza
Waco
Texas
Texas Leads In Total Road Mileage In Nation
A report to the Automobile Club of Southern California shows Texas ranked first in total road mileage at 188,539 miles, followed by California in sixth place. Rhode Island sits last with 2,739 miles, while Texas also leads in total mileage nationwide.
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California
The
Automobile Club of
Texas
Ithode Island
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Wey Ais
Elmo Scott Watson
Boro Econ Ae
Tee
Mexico
Georgia
Ohio
Francis M. Bellamy
Bell Syndicate
Teo
Parker
Meir Palllog
Tsa
Hiscox Chemical Works
Patchogue
N.Y
Marine Co
Chicate
Salt Lake City
Marston Tabernacle
Ernest C. Rossiter
Mgr
Polytechnic Engineering College
Modiaon St
Oakland
Calif
Weat
Read Ing Cr Entors
West
Infomation
Rama
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