The Riflemen of the Revolution The Pennsylvania Companies
In 1775 Pennsylvania backwoodsmen form rifle companies under Captains London Doudel Nagel Miller Hendricks and others. Led by Col Thompson and Lt Col Hand they march to Cambridge join Washington’s army and earn a fighting reputation as Hand riflemen through battles at Long Island Brandywine Germantown Paoli and Monmouth. Notable figures include Samuel Brady Timothy Murphy Peter Bentz and James Wilkinson.
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Old Days Come Back to River
An era ends and a new one begins as the Franklin D. Roosevelt ship arrives on the Missouri, replacing historic steamers with diesel powered twin propellers. The piece notes how river vessels shaped Kansas City’s growth and how the Roosevelt marks a modernization shift away from coal and sidewheel sternwheel craft toward contemporary propulsion.
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River Boat Inaugurates New Transportation Era
The Kansas City Times notes a river boat that greatly increases power and requires less depth than typical craft. It remains a river boat and marks a new era in river transport, its significance resonating in the hills and with people who lived through navigational changes.
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Firestone Gum-Dipped Tires Endorse Safety And Longevity
Complete car inspection offered free to ensure safer trips. Firestone operates over 500 auto supply and service stores nationwide with dealers ready to test tires brakes batteries spark plugs and provide lubrication and crankcase service. Gum-Dipped tires claim blowout resistance and 50 percent longer wear backed by tests and race records.
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