The Merchant Marine Era and American Naval Pride
The passage hails the peace time era of Uncle Sam’s merchant marine led by Elmo Scott Watson, praising the Yankee clipper ships that carried the Stars and Stripes worldwide and declaring America the mistress of the seas.
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Elmo Scott Watson
America
Great Britain
Four Nautical Schools Train United States Merchant Cadets
The article describes how steamship power shifted maritime dominance and how the United States, with 17 ships at the WWI start, built a "peace time navy" through four nautical schools. It follows cadets aboard the U S Empire State at Brooklyn Yard, detailing training aboard the Annex, selection criteria, curriculum, and career paths toward merchant marine leadership aboard ships and offices. The piece highlights Captain L B Green, Annapolis graduate, as key commander and the extensive shipboard facilities and routines shaping future officers and engineers.
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United States
New York State Merchant Marine Academy
Brooklyn Navy Yard
U. S. S. Empire State
Annex
Pennsylvania Nautical School
Philadelphia
U. S. S. Annapolis
Massachusetts Nautical School
Boston
Nantucket
Pacific Coast
California Nautical School
California City
San Francisco Bay
U. S
United States Marine
Empire State
L. B. Green
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Navy Yard
Captain Green
Dumbwalter
Green
Uncle Sam
Waritime
Sam
Merchant Marine Academy
Naval Reserve
New York Merchant Marine Academy
Sumner
U.S. S. Empire
Hla
Western Newspaper Union
Gettysburg Event Explored In Civil War Valor Narrative
A 1868 Gettysburg pilgrimage highlights Meade and Lee generals, Pickett’s Charge, and two battlefields. The piece notes Meade’s burden to lead the Army of the Potomac, Lee’s overextended forces, and the costly Union victory ending with Pickett’s near collapse. It marks Gettysburg as a national park with monuments and vast renown.
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Washington
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Gettysburg
Abraham Lincoln
Confederacy
Appomattox
America
George Gordon Meade
Fifth Corps
Meade
War Department
Army of the
Ington
Lee
Culp
Army of the Potomac
Virginia
Wheatfield
Devil's den
Genprny Warren
Stonewall Jackson
Menade
Pickett
Crickett
Bull Run
Antietam
Fredericksburg
Chancellorsville
Pleckett
Round Top
Cemetery Hill
Webb
Armistead
Battle Field
Battle Plela Memorial
Gettysburg National Park Commission
Oport
Tnsworville
Boston Capital of New Jersey How of the Present generation dre w inve itive
Fragmentary note traces Boston and Moss as historic capital markers in New Jersey. The period labeled ranges from 1088 to Lane, with unclear transcription of several place names and dates.
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Boston
New Jersey
Moss
Lane
Color in interiors guides mood and perceived space
The text argues color influences room size perception and mood. It links color harmony to comfort, restfulness, and perceived value, noting cooler tones often feel larger and easier on the eyes while bright reds can feel exciting and smaller.
Gloves for Cleaning and Care Tips
Cleaning gloves advice covers washing with mild soap flakes and lukewarm water. Instructions include using fresh swabs for stubborn spots and drying gently to keep leather pliable and shaped.
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