Early claims of discovery and the birth of America
A historical overview traces Norse explorers like Bjorne Hergulfson and Lief Erikson to 986 and 1000 voyages, Columbus connections, Cabot sighting Labrador, and the Mayflower arrival. It discusses Amerrico Vespucci’s influence on the name America and early colonial milestones from Jamestown to Plymouth.
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Bjorne Hergulfson
Nantucket
Nova Scotia
Newfoundland
Lief Erickson
Bjorne
Greenland
Massachusetts Bay
American
Columbus
Eric the Red
Iceland
John Cabot
Labrador
South America
Amalric
Amaury
Italy
Amerrico
New World
Cape Cod
Plymouth
Jamestown
Legislative ‘Assembly
Matthew Thornton
United States
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Paine
Franklin
Congress
United States ‘of America
Independence Day Reflected in World War Victory Glow
The article notes America’s independence celebrated with pride after World War I service. The Stars and Stripes symbolize added luster as they fly over a prosperous, hopeful nation and people.
Shall the Liberty Bell Ring Again in Philadelphia
The article recalls the Liberty Bell at Independence Hall Philadelphia silent since its 1843 crack expanding over time. It notes its 1752 English origin later recast in Philadelphia and cracked again in 1885 during Chief Justice John Marshall memorial, proposing a smaller jacket bell to restore ringing and echo the inscription Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
England
America
John Marshall
Popular Science Monthly
Exploration of Revolutionary War Allies and Military Leaders
The text recalls the US struggle for independence and notes how seasoned soldiers who aided the cause were welcomed. It highlights Kosciuszko as a leading military figure skilled in modern strategic science and highly valued by the American effort.
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United States
Kosciuszko
Washington at Valley Forge and the national memory
The piece recalls Washington's starving troops at Valley Forge and political infighting in Congress. It notes Lafayette’s warning and Washington’s hopeful reply, then credits heroes like Greene Morris and Wayne for restoring the army. It describes a gray Gothic chapel on a Pennsylvania hillside as a national Valhalla dedicated to Washington and his companions.
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Washington
Valley Forge
Lafayette
Ehter
America
Marquis
Virginia
Congress
Nathaniel Greene
Robert Morris
Anthony" Wayne
George Otto Trevelyan
Lord Macaulay
Pennsylvania Hills
Post
Giving Her Fair Warning
A reprimanded boy tells his baby sister in her crib that she should go back where she came from. The war has doubled cotton and linen prices and promises longer service with Red Cross Ba Blue in laundry. Grocers offer 5c items.
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John
Red Cross
Did Not Wait to Be Asked Elsie Tests Fidelity
Elsie plans to test her fiancé Fred by asking for a kiss through her friend Maude. Maude delays, then admits Fred acted first and kissed Maude, proving fidelity in a humorous turn of events.
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Elsie
Sweetheart
Maude
Fred
Bewth
Blitherbys Plan Summer Visit Tied to Country Relatives
A snippet notes the Blitherbys intend to spend the summer with relatives in the country, contrasting this with chatter that they would stay at the largest hotel at America's best known resort. The Birmingham Age-Herald hints at a misstep in public perception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buth
America
A Man Returns Home To A Noise Then Sees A Sign
A man named Taylor returns home for forgotten items and hears a loud upstairs disturbance. His wife jokes that a burglar is present while a later tale about a failed road sign ends with their car ending in a creek after ignoring the warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Mary
Chicago Tribune
When Doctors Disagree Argument Among Physicians Delays Care
In a report from the Argonaut a very ill patient named Jimson suffers as two doctors quarrel over his treatment. Doctor No. 1 and Doctor No. 2 trade claims while the patient groans. The exchange ends with a bold claim to prove correctness at autopsy.
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Hn Jimson
John Jimson
Doctor No
Doctor No. 2
Argonaut
Parcel Post Weighing Machine Activates Zone Stamp Key
A new automatic weighing device for parcel post releases correct stamps as packages rest on a plate and the zone key is pressed. The system automates stamp dispensing and zone validation for faster handling.
Portrait of Mrs Gaddy as a speaking likeness
A Prime Requisite notes a portrait described as a speaking likeness of Mrs Gaddy. The remark insists the image would not resemble her in any other way, underscoring the portrait’s modeled fidelity to her appearance and character.
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Ealet
Ae ‘Merle
Laskames
Tia
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Hoyas
A. Mat
Firpations
Stan Lee
phBewes
Ven
Alee Aeshebno
Mamie
Seorgett
Gickow
Pias
Nee
Zarhad
Ilhred
Wade Areas
Ginen
Atta
Mercantile—Trust Company
St.Louis
the Mercantile Trust Company
Federal Reserve System
St. Louis
Real Estate Loan Department
Mercantile Trust Company
Federal
U.S. Government Reserve System Supervision
St*louis
Missouri
Grocer's Everywhere
Postum Cereal Co
Battle Creek
Mich
DAIS
Express
Harold Sombes
Da'Rala Ava
Brooklyn
N. Y
New South Wales
Hiscox Chemical Vion
Rocky Mountain
Ohio River
Colorado Honey Producers’ Assn
Denver
Cale
Rialto Teatrs Supply Company
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