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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1921
Page
4
The text declares allegiance to a government of the people and a union of states. It emphasizes democracy within a republic, consent of the governed, and national duties including love respect and defense of the Constitution and flag.
The text chronicles George Washington born 1732 and died 1799, his role as Revolutionary War commander in chief, the Declaration of Independence by the Thirteen Colonies, and the Constitution’s preamble. It notes Washington’s presidential election and eight years of guiding liberty for the people.
The sketch covers Abraham Lincoln born February 12 1809 and died April 15 1865. It notes his self education beside a fireplace and legal practice before his 1859 election as U S president. The piece marks the Civil War onset after secession and Lincoln’s steadfast union stance.
The excerpt cites Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address emphasizing a nation conceived in liberty and equality. It notes Washington’s role in independence and praises national unity, honesty, and devotion to the flag, urging continued support for the Constitution and the idea of a free land.
The county plans a group outing for eighth grade Achievement Project graduates supervised by Mr Tobin. Two graduates this year Lola Collett and Alberta Shoop will participate along with a lunch and a theater visit. Teachers for next year are J M McKinney Miss Hermina Rogge and Miss Florence Hiedtke. School opens September 6 with achievement pins for those earning credits and top attendance by Herbert Zornow and Harry McGrain. Several graduates expect to attend high school and canning work is urged for all.
The passage describes Gibraltar fortifications with hidden batteries behind acacia flowers and 100 ton guns. It notes honeycombed northern and western defenses, a protected harbor, and a British town of about 25 000 residents per the 1911 census, all under strict military regulations.
The Phoenix Parent-Teachers Association treated students to ice cream and cake to celebrate school progress and entertainments. The closing exercises featured a large program, honoring departing teachers and listing graduates and performances by all grade levels.
The note recalls James Watt applying the term horse power to power measurement over a century ago after experiments with strong draft horses. It states that one horse equals one horsepower in this historical context.
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