Names on maps honor historic Indigenous leaders across states
The article surveys how Osceola Pocahontas Black Hawk Tecumseh and other Indigenous figures have had towns counties and cities named after them across Florida Iowa Illinois Alabama Minnesota and more, noting myths and real histories behind the tributes and the enduring cultural memory.
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Osceola
Florida
Everglades
Michigan
Nebraska
Tallapoosa
Payne's Landing
Mississippi
Pocahontas
Matoka
Powhatan
Virginia
Jamestown
Akahantes
John Smith
Argall
Potomac
Lawhatan
Pecahontas
Rebecca
John Rolfe
Dogland
Hor Jame
Iowna
Alabama
Arkansas
Ilinois
Tennessee
West Virginia
Goth
Iowa
An I Ndiao
Black Slawk
Rock River
Hlinolg
Wisconsin
Monroe
Ilinoiis
Indiana
South Dakota
Colorado
Black Hawk
Lontiac
Mussolini War Drive and Abyssinia Oil Rights Debate
Article reflects wartime views on Mussolini directing Italian forces from the front to the rear, urging a rapid war push and denouncing delays. It critiques American business involvement in Abyssinia while calling for responsible action and self-reliance, noting a deadly plane crash near Burbank and the dangers of alcohol and exposed wires near airfields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mussolini
Pontinc
Abyssinia
Judah
Burbank
Calif
Department of Commerce
Abyssinaia
State Department
Frock Pattern Teaches Matron To Look Just Right
Clever homemakers master a tailored frock with flattering pleated sleeves and paneled pockets. Pattern 2335 offers eyelet balliste street dress options in sizes 18 to 44 with step by step instructions and requires 4 1/4 yards 26 inch fabric. Send 15 cents to Sewing Circle Pattern Dept New York City.
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SIZL
Sewing Circle Pattern Department
West Seventeenth Street
New York City
Nine and ten year olds face murder charge in New York court
A nine year old boy stands accused of murder after striking a girl with a stone over a peach eating boast. A twelve year old boy, also charged with killing a playmate, appears in the same court. The younger suspect shows little emotion, hoping his dog Lucky will not be lonely. Prosecutors push murder charges amid a discussion of youthful crime and punishment in a historical era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Open Car Proved Deadly In Belgian Queen’s Fatal Accident
The queen of Belgium died when she was thrown from an open car struck her head on a tree. Her husband, who was driving, survived, while the open car is blamed for the fatal crash and the risk of speed.
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Belgium
California Dreamed Span Tied to Golden Gate Progress
San Francisco shines as California's symbol of progress with the Golden Gate Bridge rising rapidly. Engineer Mr. Strauss oversees a suspension span over 4,000 feet and an expected finish within the 25 million dollar maximum, delivering a famed gateway to Oakland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
California
San Franelsco
Oakland
Bay
Golden Gate
Strauss
Golden Gate Bridge
Britain aims for peace amid Mediterranean crisis risks
The article notes England seeks no war and hopes prosperity returns while warning that closing the Suez Canal to Italian fleets could trap soldiers and disrupt supplies, likely provoking heavy gunfire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Mediterranean
Suez Canal
Britain
Italy
Holiday mood sparks cashier excuse at the shop
A pretty cashier laments her look while asking for a holiday. The manager argues it is not nonsense as customers count their change, reflecting a light retail exchange from Answers Magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Answers Magazine
Senator Sorghum Dismisses Campaign Song Oh Promise Me
In a light exchange about political branding, Senator Sorghum notes that while the tune Oh Promise Me holds romantic charm, it is not suitable as a campaign song for his art constituents. The remark underscores friction between culture and campaign messaging.
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Sorghum
We Wonder Doxer backer disputes fifty quid tonight
In a Chicago Tribune snippet a bettor says he backs We Wonder Doxer for fifty pounds tonight while a pessimistic supporter questions the tip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Struth
Chicago Tribune
Fragmentary Wrestling Quote From The Past
A garbled line shows a born wrestler exchange with taunts and a plea for mercy as a youth is admonished. The fragment hints at ring dynamics and rough banter. No further context is available to identify people or events.
Ethiopia Loyalty and British War Hesitation Echo in League Talks
The text suggests doubt that Ethiopian devotion and League of Nations ties will compel Britain toward war. It mentions King Fortures Synaleat and WAU Servica in a fragmentary context, reflecting uncertain international stances during tense diplomacy.
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Ethiopia
League of Nations
King Fortures Synaleat
Wau Servica, i
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Editere
Elmo Scott Watson
Pontiac
Detroit
Tecumseh
Tikamthi
Tecumtha
Crouching Panther
Shooting Star
Middle West
Tippecanoe
Red Jacket
Hiawatha
Sa-zo- Je-wal-ha
Iifawatha
Ifssoo'bwa'tlha
League of the Iroquois
Confederation of the Five Nations
Sted Jacket
Kansas
Utah
Illawatha
Henry Wadsworth Longfelow
Allaquippa
Youghipheny River
Allegheny County
Annawan
King Philip
Fluejacket
Bluejacker
Weyanlersenoah
Yath-Lay
Fort Sill
Okla
Joseph
Idaho
Ore
Napoleon
To Nez Perceg
Keokuk
Keokuk Falls
Okls
Neokuk
Kise’kaea
Micanopy
Major Dade
Oshkosh
Menomineces
Fort Mackinac
Fort Stephenson
Ohio
Poweshiek
Prophetstown
White Cloud
Roundhead
Sttahta
Seattle
Wash
Puget Sound
Tamaqua
King Beaver
Uneas
Winamac
Catfish
Pottawatomies
Fort Dearborn
Weatherford
Red Eagle
Fort Mimar
Winnemucca
Nev
W Winnemucca
The
Paiutes
Idf Woestern Nawapepar Uplom
Pocavonras
Pushmataha
Brisbane
Standard Oi
du Pont
Uncle Sam
Wey
Arty
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