Nation should model historic monuments commission after France
The article urges establishing a National Commission of Historic Monuments to preserve the country’s historic sites, noting France’s model. It cites Mt. Vernon as an example of successful private preservation led by Ann Cunningham and the Mt. Vernon Ladies’ Association, and argues for broad citizen involvement and protective oversight to prevent ruinous alterations.
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Wat
France
Commission of National Historic Monuments
George Washington
Ann Pamela Cunningham
South Carolina
General Washington
John A. Washington
Father
John Washington
Virginia
Washington
Mt. Vernon
National Commission of Historic Monuments
Eee
Soldier Square Deal May ected by Mayor Fitzgerald Letter
A reader applauds Mayor Fitzgerald for opposing soldiers taxed after returning home from service. The letter argues veterans faced heavy financial burdens including back taxes with interest, housing costs, and health strains. The writer urges fair tax relief and holds lawmakers accountable at the polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Fitzgerald
U.S
King County
Lawa
U. S
Senator Lamping
Lamping
Erected Man and His Moving Parts
A satirical passage describes a man assembled from parts with phrases like a face on the head and a tongue boxed in, hinting at a future path forward. Uncle Ichabod quips about scents, concluding with a dated copyright note from 1919 N. BE.
Telegraph to Senator Claims Overwhelming District Opinion
A clipped telegram claims support for defeating a measure and states an individual spoke for an overwhelming district majority. The message notes the sender appears to misrepresent the district and mentions a $35 act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Booss
Wound Care and Disease Spread In Early Public Health Notes
The article explains that most minor wounds heal without issue but some worsen, risking pus and sepsis without timely treatment. It advises iodine application, sterile dressings, and bandaging, and also covers how diseases spread via droplets and the concept of diphtheria carriers in cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anndaay
Open Forum on Japan Debate Reflects Deep Provocation
Reader WM. F. Izett of Oak Harbor argues the Japanese controversy hinges on the U S attitude and exploitation. He cautions that American claims of Christian civilization mask a pattern of conquest and urges real cooperation and restraint to avoid sowing harmful futures.
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Fastor the Star
Anl
Perry
F. X. Schoonmaker
Japan
WM. F. Izett
Oak Harbor
Wash
Run Down Men Run Down Men Vind Tonic Restores Strength
An advertisement promotes Vind, a liver and iron tonic, claiming to restore vitality and work stamina for men. The copy urges men facing fatigue or weakness to try the product for renewed vigor.
Vinol advertised as beef and cod liver tonic boosts strength
A farmer from Manor Hill, Pa claims Vinol built him up after illness by restoring appetite and energy with ingredients like beef, cod liver peptones, iron, and hypophosphites. The ad cites a druggist endorsement and a money back guarantee. It promotes Boldt's French pastry shop in Uptown and Downtown locations for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manor Hill
Blondie Web
Vinci
The Great Grand Bynopsis Ends in Basements and Mummies
A quirky pulp tale follows Shamlock the Sleuth reviving a 20 century old mummy Chief Ryehiball who discovers a secret beverage formula. Rival Hub Stocker steals a gland, leading to a chase, brutal scuffles, and the two heroes draining bottles before they vanish toward Telllot Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bhamlock
Ryehiball
Shamlock
Hub Stocker
Ryehlball
Brooker
Altho
Shamrock
Pyehtball
Worthell
Telllot Bay
Shamilock
November 7 events span thunder stones to Tippecanoe battle
A compilation notes historic November 7 occurrences: a 255 pound thunder stone lands near Alsace in 1492. England’s first Gazette appears in Oxford in 1665 during London plague. 1811 Tippecanoe clash under Harrison. 1814 Pensacola fallen to Jackson. Lewie Clark expedition reaches Pacific in 1805 with Meriwether Lewis and William Clark leading 34 men.
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Exnsisheim
Alsace
England
Oxford
London
Seville
Lewie Clark
Pacific Ocean
Columbia River
Meriwether Lewie
William Clark
Pacific
Washington
St. Louis
Missouri
Columbia
Tippecanoe
Indiana
William Henry Harrison
Tecumseh
Pensacola
Fla
Jackson
The Enemy Test by Dr Frank Crane 1919
A critique of the League of Nations arguing that opposition comes from various enemies of progress. The author lists militarists, diehards, racists, quitters, partisan opportunists, and pro-German groups, asserting no alternative end to war has been proposed and urging support for a league, even if imperfect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Crane
Grover Cleveland
League of Nations
League
England
Nobo
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Hitchcock
Soldier Square
Edmund Vance Cooke
Boose
Jud Judson
Sremarks
Ichabod
N. Be, A
Everett True
Uncle Sam
OWL Drug CO
Boldt
Uptown
Mack Diamond
Shamrock the Sleuth
Willie Ramble
Ike
de Witt
Seattle
Nfe
Lydia E. Pinkham
Connor Ave
Joplin
Chicago
Illinois
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