Name of Old Glory by James Whitcomb Riley
The poem asks who gave the flag its name Old Glory and recounts the flag’s symbolism of white stripes red bars and starry field. The speaker seeks the plain christening fact while praising the flag’s timeless meaning and national spirit. The banner answers that its name comes from its colors and stars, linking to a long history of devotion.
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James Whitcomb
Riley
Sion
Theresa
Ny Samme
poem reading honors flag and battleship in 1908 ceremony
In a 1908 ceremony Mr Riley read an inspiring poem as Indiana's battleship was commended for its role off Santiago. A February 24 address praised the Stars and Stripes as a living emblem, quoted patriotic lines, and noted battles and sacrifices that tied the flag to national glory and defender courage.
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Mr. Riley
Indlaria
Almiral Taylor
Indiana
Santiago
Curgeon
Hanner
Eymbol
Hannor
Fla
MD Glory
Fragmented scraps reveal odd antiquated econo and court notes
Fragmentary text references ancient Rome, seven officers of court, seven female tunetiemaries, and seven words about clotsida churches. It mentions oil consumption in the United States and stray lines about wine, paper, and electrical machinery. Entities are largely unclear due to garbled OCR.
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Rome
Gorin
Pam Puriy
Mystery in Soldier's Trunk Linked to Lincoln Papers
A trunk held by Leonand J Grose in Atlanta contains military documents tied to General Jobt buttered trunk bed tala and figures from the Lincoln era. Authorities discuss safekeeping of papers valued around $100,000 amid wartime and reconstruction histories.
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Leonand J. Grose
General Jobt
McCallum
York
Atlanta
Abraham Lincoln
Andrew
HC McCallum
Union
Johnson
Army
Miles
Fort Worth
Tex
Jamieey
New York
Prisoner Cleared After Drunkenness Charge Trial
Tadgé Parker, acting for Hiroe pointers, faced a £10 drunkenness charge. The case was adjourned, the prisoner was discharged, and the charge referred to a court for further action.
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Hiroe
Poller Tadgé Parker
Jameson
Black Fox Spotted in Old Orchard Maine
A beautiful black fox has been seen on Old Orchard Road stirring the town. Fox hunters and residents search for the black coated animal believed roaming the area with reports of sightings near local trails and yards.
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Old Orchard
International Sunday School Lesson Recap and Gospel Notes
A dense summary of Gospel events focusing on Mary Magdalene at the tomb and the resurrection narratives across Matthew and Luke. It discusses the discovery of the empty tomb, the rolled stone, the napkin, and the differing perspectives of the disciples. The piece emphasizes faith and evidence in the resurrection accounts.
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Matthew
Mary
Tomas
Satindiy
Roy
Jeane T Aemd
Matt
Marty Stone
John
Tee
Peeters
Net gown analysis and Easter millinery notes
A long catalog of fashion notes focuses on net frock versatility, detailing gown shapes, hat styles, and color schemes with mentions of pink and blue taffeta, Leghorn hats, and motor wear. Interwoven are religious reflections on Mary and the Resurrection, plus domestic tips on bureau drawer upkeep and a stray Nebraska legislature anecdote.
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Omar Tragle
Shamer
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Recounts Recovery
Enhaut Pennsylvania resident Mrs Augstus Bavarian shares a testimonial about persistent crying spells and weakness. After trying doctors with no relief she used Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and reports restored strength and ability to work.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Enhout
Odie
Pinkham
Marines Uniforms and Pride Define the Coast Guard Corps
An article describes the cosmopolitan character of the marine corps, highlighting the uniform as a symbol of its worldwide reach. It notes the globe and eagle emblem on the hat, the mix of features from infantry, artillery, and other services, and contrasts with Royal Navy imagery.
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Marine Corps
Charl Ips Cushing
Marine Athlines
Great Reltaln
New to Someons Father retires at four. daughter fears reason
An eccentric old swan narrator notes his retirement moment as his daughter seeks what hovers over his house. He calmly reassures she may be anxious, then confides he must go to bed but insists it can wait, a terse line from the Tonilnapolla News.
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Tom
Harry
Lorad
Mary
Dard
Mort
Jesus
Denis
Tnolinapolla
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