Betsy Ross myth questioned by founder's week committee
Waterloo Reporter notes a Philadelphia study challenging Betsy Ross as the origin of the first American flag while reaffirming the flag’s enduring status. It recalls local efforts to boost Saturday night trade in Rock Falls with concerts and a free movie, and reports a river incident where a woman knocked an escort overboard near Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Betsy Ross
Betsy
Rock Falls
Schuylkill River
Waterloo commends its convention hospitality in 1908
Waterloo receives praise from the Des Moines Capital and Iowa City Republican for superb hospitality to the Republican state convention. Delegates were cared for at Ellis hotel and a large Fifth Street tent, with no price gouging, while reception committees guided delegates to venues and tours. Waterloans boast population growth and civic pride as the convention’s success is celebrated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Charles City Intelligencer
Ellis Hotel
Fifth Street
Lafe Young
Des Moines
Towa
Matt. Parrott
State
Senate
Matt Parrott
Iit
Iawn
Parrott
Dave Brant
Iowa City
India
Chautauqua Coliseum
This Date in History June 27 Origins and Births
June 27 mentions include historic events from 1753 Quebec bombardment to 1880 Helen Keller birth. Highlights touch on Wolfe, Kaunitz, Cawnpore massacre, Cold Harbor, Harriet Martineau, and Keller born in 1880 born in Tus cumbia Alabama with education in Boston guidance by Anne Sullivan.
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Ortaniann IX
France
Allals
Quebec
Wolfe
Prince Kaunitz
Maria Theresa of
Ausatia
Ceylon
New York
Levy Woodbury
New Hampshire
United States Treasury
Cawnpore
Cold Harbor
Harriett Martineau
M. Casimer Perier
Helen A. Keller
Helen Adams-Keller
Tuscumbia
Alabama
Boston
Alexander Spottswood
Virginia
This Date in History and Royal Births on June 28
This date in history lists events from 1712 to 1998 including Rousseau’s death and Victoria’s coronation. It notes a 35th birthday for Princess Henry of Pless born June 28, 1873 and outlines her high society connections and marriages within English and German aristocracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacques Rousseau
James Madison
I. S
Montgelier
Gorn
Port Conway
John Hoyle O'Reilly
Warriot
County Meath
Hull
Mass
Panama
Anpinwall
Great Hastern
New York
Wisconsin
Norge
Princess Henry of
Pless
England
Daisy Cornwallis-Wegt
William Cornwallis ‘Weat
London
Inglah
Hunnevor
Second Earl of Delaware
Marquis of
Headfort
Sunny Jim Sherman Faces Taft as Running Mate
Cartoon analysis views James S Sherman of New York as a calm, steady, long-serving House leader whose persona contrasts with Taft. It notes his surprise nomination, his conservative stance, and the campaign strategy of using newspapers to reach voters while Taft skirts on-the-street appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bis
Bill Taft
Suny Jin
Sherman
Sunny Jin” Sherman
Utica
Taft
Roosevelt
Sher Sherman
Uncle Joe
House of Representatives
Tny
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
House
Tigoorstep
Vcam- Rujening
Pres Det
McKinley
Doc? Jamieson
Chicago
James Schoolcraft Sherman
New York
James 3. Sherman
Labor unions and reform talk across the United States and Canada
The Labor World reports AFL endorsements for the Farmers Society of Equity and notes women’s ten hour day laws in several states. It cites the growing union membership and labor press plans, while detailing activities from Panama to Porto Rico and upcoming potter and industrial college events. It also mixes in recipe column items and culinary tips amid the labor coverage.
Household Department Menu by Mrs. Carlos E Scalea
A simple practical menu from the Household Department lists breakfasts with strawberries baked eggs pancakes and ginger cookies. lunches feature mutton chop baked potatoes fried apples mixed pickles and fruit jelly. dinners include bean soup roast pork lettuce and egg salad and a cheese salad with decorative carrot shapes and stuffed olives. additional kitchen tips describe shaping yellow cheese and beet juice decorations.
Romance and crime tales in early 20th century press
A collage of book notices and magazine features reviews The Romance of the Reaper by Herbert N Casson highlights American harvesting machinery abroad while True Stories of Crime by Arthur Train praises a Scribner title about a real city detective The piece also notes architectural trends and regional southern magazines and subjects scenic in tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everybody's Magazine
Herbert N. Casson
Dphese
Doubleday, Page &Co
Faliieres
France
Alphonso
Spain
Arthur Train
Scribneya
Sheres
Life Pictures by Senator Hob Taylor of Tennessee
Taylor presents informal talks in Life Pictures focusing on family traditions and home memories. The volume showcases his word painting and oratorical style as he recalls a June morning, quilting bees, rural schools, Fourth of July celebrations, candy pulls, and other beloved scenes of wholesome country life.
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Life Pictures
Hob ‘Aylor
Tennese
Taylor-Trotwood Magazine
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Waterloo Reporter
L. G. Parrott
Acrer
Mall
Iowa
Gorn Salt Phone Business
Ofice
Ae Amditorial Rooma
Pat Murphy
Vinton Eagle
Jim” Sherman
James 5. Sherman
the Labor World
American Federation of Labor
American Society of Equity
Organization of the Farmers
Lethbridge
Canada
Woman's Suffrage League of
New York City
Louisiana
Connecticut
Nebraska
Indiana
Rhode Island
Washington
Massachusetts
Oregon
Samuel R. Donnelly
Board of Arbitration of the
Building Trades Council
Canal Zone
San Juan
Porto Rico
United States
Atlantic City
National Brotherhood of Operative Potters
Sotabstah
London Chronicle
Gas Workers’ Union
Tha Juriadte Flon
Cisco
San Jose
Oakland
Ceratt
Boot and Shop Workers’ International Union
Elaim
Itare
Mtie
Iabor
Philadelhia
St. Louis
Denver
San Francisco
Angel
Household Department
Mra
Carlos E. Scalea
Park Row
H. E. Golby
Max L. Keith
Mionospolis
Clea J
Oid
Magazine of Home Building
McKeith
Shereol
Nashville, Tenn
Taylor ‘Trotwood
Thera
South
Atlanta
Thornwell Jacob
Beauvoir
Jefferson Davis
Mississippi
Waterloo Saddlery
Cc. B
Knipp & Roth
The
Masalis Co
the Man-A-Lin CO
Columbus, Ghid, U.S.A
HUNT
Joyner US
the &. L. Hunt Pattern Works
Coreur Drasdwey and ‘Beware
Waterlod
Waterloo ‘Fruit Commission Co
Helaretica
Commercial National Bank
Vaughan
Martin Bros
Company
Matt
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