Chicago's 1933 Century of Progress to showcase modern architecture
Chicago preps for the 1933 Century of Progress World's Fair to visualize science aided industrial progress. A Fort Dearborn replica draws contrast with the city skyline, and Nah-nee-num-skuk, a 121 year old Potawatomie, recalls Chicago's early frontier days.
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Elmo Scott Watson
City of Chicago
P Hyuman Welfare
Fort Dearborn
Michigan Avenue
Chicago
United States
le Noh-neopuoskuk
Pottawatoomie
Mayetts
Kaa
Fort Dearbora
Lake Michigan
Pottawatomie
Mayetta
Kan
New York
Jehn Manson
John Sewall
Star of my life My Mother tribute poem
Poetic lines express deep gratitude to a mother as the guiding star through life. The speaker vows faith, peace, happiness, and divine support, praising maternal love as the brightest beacon across an uneven journey.
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Star of
Life My
Mother's Day Observance Through United States History
The second Sunday in May is celebrated as Mother's Day in the United States. The article traces origins from Mothering Sunday in Britain to modern national observance, noting congressional proclamation in 1914, Wilson’s praise of mothers, and church customs such as flowers and dedicated services. It highlights gifts, flowers, and acts of appreciation across families.
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Luciie Day
Indianapolis Star
British Isles
United States
Congress
Wilsom
Woodrow Wilson
Elargy
United State
Stother
Mother's Pride In This I'm Sure We All Agree
A verse attributed to Old Mother Nature proclaims a mother's pride is good to see, praising maternal strength and universal admiration.
Women Health Ad For Dr Caldwell Syrup Pepsin
An old family doctor markets Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative for women and children. The ad claims it suits delicate constitutions and helps when tongues are coated or skin is sallow. It promises relief from headaches biliousness and constipation.
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Dr. Caldwell
Watch Believed to Be Sacred American Relic
A private Indiana collection holds a watch possibly given by Washington to Lafayette as thanks for services. Records note a gift and theft from Lafayette’s quarters. The piece features four dials and five hands, a Washington portrait, and a masterful craftsmanship, sparking expert interest.
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Watch
Indiana
Washington
Lafayette
Stream of Cold Water on Love's Young Dream
A fragment from the Detroit Free Press quotes Dr. Torace Day at a Birmingham reception proposing re signing his chair of biology at Howard College due to doubts about Noah's ark and Jonah. A Birmingham 43rd young lady is asked about Virgil's earnings and life beyond poetry.
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Torace Day
Howard College
Doctor Day
Birmingham
Mina
Virgil
Waell
Detroit
Dr Fierces Favorita Prescription Ad Claim
An old advertisement touts Fierce type medicine called Favorita Prescription saying it strengthens women and treats weakness with no alcohol. Sold by druggists in tablet or liquid form.
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Dr. Fierce
Politeness Pays Says Hi Ho Sage of Chinatown
The Washington Star quotes Hi Ho the sage of Chinatown who says a smile and bow can ease tasks and bring surprising rewards, noting politeness as a simple, effective approach.
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Hi Ho
Chinatown
Washington Star
Early language effects of baby talk on child speech
The statement posits that avoiding baby talk accelerates correct English speech in children. It argues that direct plain speech to babies may influence earlier acquisition of proper language as a social and cognitive process.
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Wade
Whistler
Cateagotte
Fort Wayne
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Ja Mile AL. Qualfer
Old Northwest
Samuel A. Storrow
Chicago River
Quaife
Pottawattomies
Michigan
Migsisalppi River
Wealera
Volog
Caldwellus
Doctors Family
Tal
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Squid Veneer Corporation
Dufisio
N.Y
Beall Pipe & Tank Corporation
Portland Oregon
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