Remembering George Rogers Clark on Independence Day
The article recalls Clark’s 1778 capture of Vincennes and Kaskaskia, his impact on western borders, and recent honors including a $1,000,000 museum project. It notes commemorations in Charlottesville and congressional proposals for Clark memorials and the Vincennes sesquicentennial celebration.
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George Clark
Cahokia
Vincennes
Ismaey
George Rogers Clark
New Republic
Wisconsin
Michigan
Moors
Indiana
Ohlu
Kentucky
Mississippi
United States
Clark
Kaskaskia
Grender
West
Old Northwest
Charlottesville
Congress
George Rogera Clark
Ohio River
Louisville
Ely
Fort Gage
Randolph County
Ulinois
Fort Sackville
Vinecennes
Ind
Illinois
George Mogera Clark
Great Marsh Area Lichaco in the Paracuay Bolivia Region
The piece describes a vast frontier between Paracuay and Bolivia called the Great Marsh Area Lichaco. It spans about 200000 square miles and is said to be mainly swamps and jungles. It notes few pioneer merchants who ventured there seeking the quebracho tree for its tannin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kackaskia
Suthan
Dewn
Kaskaskia
Tima
Lichaco
Paracuay
Bolivia
Political extorter avoids speaking to women in crowd
A notorious political extorter, famed for intimidation, declines a speaking engagement with a female audience claiming he has never addressed women. Friends retort with a saucy quip suggesting he should still try, mocking his reluctance.
Language barrier fuels dating doubt in casual chat
A man explains he fears failure with women because he lacks vocabulary to converse beyond half of his words. The exchange shows insecurity and practical communication limits in dating.
Hopeless Case of Absent-Minded Professor
Fragmentary text shows a humorous tale of an absent-minded professor about to travel who fills his wife with a mistaken substance, kisses his road map, and misplaces his meter in his pocket. The readable elements suggest a comic scenario centered on forgetfulness.
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Waseline
Dairy expert Prof E Yao Norman named to world congress delegation
Prof E Yao Norman of Chicago, a leading dairy expert, was appointed by President Coolidge to join the American delegation to the World Dairy Congress in London from June 29 to July 1. He was elected honorary chairman by delegates. Norman, as president, organized the World Dairy Congress hosted by the United States in 1923 at President Harding’s invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Yao Norman
Chicago
Coolldze
London
England
Yarn Norman
Ilarding
Coach Wilce Quits for Medical Career at State University
The photograph shows Julie 41. Wilce, longtime coach of the State university football team for 14 years, has resigned to pursue a medical practice.
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Julie
Wilce
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Rocheblave Wes
Tion
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Milwaukee
Svincennes
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Ohio
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Virginia
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Great Marsh Area
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Koeln
German Republic
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Dairy Congress
Sun Kee Mikko
Clem Fain, Jr
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