Story of Our States Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
A compact history tracing Rhode Island from Roger Williams and Providence’s founding to its naming, colonial charters, and constitutional changes. It notes Anne Hutchinson’s exile, the island’s evolution into Rhode Island, Dorrs rebellion, and Rhode Island’s entry into the Union with five presidential electors despite its small area.
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Ode Island IK
Rhode
Roger Williams
Halen
England
Bat
Tedigas
Anne Batchineay
Miaesirhanetts
Iland
Agold Heck
Isle of
Rhodes
Mediterranes
Kxvenees
Rhode Island
Charles IL
Rhode Istend
Dore
Rhodeland
Vermonts name origins and the Green Mountain Boys legend
The Vermont name derives from verte monte long understood as green mountains. Early French explorers likely named the land. Champlain’s voyage, Beattlebos fort, and the Equivalent Lands sale helped settle the colony. Ethan Allen led the Green Mountain Boys, shaping revolutionary history. By 1779 Vermont drafted a constitution prohibiting slavery and joined the Union as the 14th state with four congressional votes.
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Ile
Champlain
Beatilebois
Massachusetta
Ethan Allen
New York
Aise
Vermont
Ty Qine
Tolstoy on Dickens and a Continental Tribute
A Continental edition of the Linden Mall presents Tolstoy’s remarks praising Dickens. Tolstoy notes Dickens’s work contains strong, defiant thoughts and calls him both bold and reflective. The piece spans Tolstoy’s broad topics in a late era tribute.
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Tolstoy
Dickens
Atexin Gerky
Lee Tolstoy
Charles Dickna
Linden Mall
Balzec
Boy Scouts Plant Habits For Lifelong Growth
A Scout leader urges boys to cultivate thorough habits like precise knot tying first aid and disciplined study, comparing good conduct to gardening. He appeals to forming steady habits now to reap benefits in adulthood, citing energy patience perseverance and striving for excellence with figures like Lincoln and Roosevelt as ideals.
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Ncost
West
Abraham Lincain
Theodore Fonsevelt
Message From Spanish Chief on Universal Scout Journal
A translated statement from the Spanish chief advocates creating an international journal to express the common aims of the scouting movement. It emphasizes global brotherhood, moral redemption, and support for Haden-Fowell’s doctrine guiding youth across nations.
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Interna Tonal Stout
Seout
Spain
Carrry
Haden-Fowell
Election of Scout Officials at National Council Meeting
At the annual meeting on March 7 the National Council elected new officers including Monetary president Warren G. Hardt honorary vice president Wondrow Wisin and vice president Harald McCormick of Chicago. New national executive board members include Richmond Dean of Chicago McCormick and James J. Phelan of Boston. Former officers were re elected: executive board members Daniel Carter Beard Alfred W. Cater Lewis B. Gauntry Walter W. Hear Jeremiah W. Jenks George D. Pratt Mortimer J. Schiff. honorary vice presidents William H. Taft Daniel Carter Beard W. G. McAdoo. Colin H. Livingstone of Washington is president with vice presidents Benjamin Dulanty Tean Arthur Letts Milton A. McRae Mortimer L. Schiff. National accountant Daniel Carter Beard. treasurer George D. Pratt of Brooklyn NY.
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National Counci
Warren G. Hardt
Wondrow Wisin
Harald McCormick
Chicago
Messre
Richmond
McCormtlck
James J. Phelan
Boston
Daniel Carter Beard
Alfred W. Cater
Lewis B. Gauntry
Walter
National
Tressurer
George D. Pratt
Brooklyn
New Archery Club Formed by Rome Scouts
Thirteen Rome scouts recently formed an archery club and are making arrows. A striking exhibit linked to a New York event last winter featured old English yew bows, archery gear, and demonstrations highlighting training and recreation.
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Rome
G. Y
Themevives
Qemertion
New York
True Gold Lady and the White and Gold Dream
John Towers, a diligent banker in a small town, is drawn to Lily, the White and Gold Lady, who brings a plan to save his faltering career. She leverages a social catering business run from her college network to fund his rebuilding, promising stability and shared success as they plan a future where he finally achieves real gold.
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John Towers
Imeas
John
Malo Street
Jolin
Lovers Lane
Indy
Golder
Willow Lawn House
Hainker
Lily
Joh Towers
Bone
Helen
Roe
Woman in Odd Business Uses Bees for Cash
A woman, working in her dining room with a window light and magnifying glass, extracts bee stings and preserves them in sugar milk. She ships stings in glass bottles, keeping daily tallies. averages about nine hundred per day, with a peak of fifteen hundred.
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Ruggist
Old Brewery on Thames Street Historic Site for Sale
The London Times notes a solid piece of history for sale at the old City of London Brewery site on Thames Street near Cannon Street station. Founded long before 1580, it flourished in 1580 and 1760 under Calvert and Seward ale brewers, with remaining old structures and walls dating to the 18th century and a 1606 fire rebuilt on the St. Anne’s/Althorne site.
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London Times
Thames Street
Cannon Street
City of
Thames
Sir Wiliam Calvert
London
Calvert and Seward
Whitecross Street
Calverts
Dope Dope Dress Material Paves Fashion Change
An old article explains a new dress material spun from dope once used to protect aircraft wings. The varnish like fabric would be clear as glass when rolled and could be brushed, pressed, or extruded. It is waterproof and fireproof, dyes absorb and wash well, enabling fashionable, propriety garments.
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Caen
Gas Warfare on Rats Demonstrates deadly gas mix
The chemical warfare service demonstrated rat destruction using a gas blend of phosgene and chlorine over 900 square feet. Fifteen rats died, costing about 40 cents. Phosgene dissipated in 15 minutes while chlorine diffused in 30 minutes, underscoring pest destruction amid huge loss to pests.
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Chemical Warfare Service
Airmen Locate Major Mojave Volcanic Crater
Airmen D. D. France and John G. Montijo of the Desert Rat plane report discovering a massive volcanic crater near Lavic in the Mojave Desert. The crater sits within a vast lava lake, unseen on prior maps, marking a significant underground geological find in remote desert air exploration.
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Mojave Desert
D. D. France
John G. Montijo
Inge
Lavic
Los Angeles Express
Report on Truck Trailer Trial by Post Office Dept
An automobile driver reports difficulties with a truck trailer during a trial run at a twist pit. He describes backing, unhooking, and gas exposure, recounting chaos and interference. The Washington read report led to rejection, with a sarcastic closing line about prosperity and public mood.
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Postoffice Department
Tendent
Tatler
Washington
Wis
Education is the good ce it changes the size but not the s0g HH
An OCR fragment quotes a reflection by W. Beecher on education, noting its value as a good that alters capacity yet not the core song or spirit. The readable text centers on education as a shaping force, with no clear event or date.
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HH. W. Beecher
Cuticura Promotes Baby Skin Care In Ad Lines
An advertisement extols Cuticura products for soothing red rough itching skin on babies. It recommends hot baths with Cuticura Soap and use of Cuticura Ointment. It also mentions Cuticura Talcum and other Cuticura Toilet Priced items as indispensable aids.
Child rider yells farewell as mule cart lurches by
A 12 year old boy on a speed ride shouts farewell to family and mule. An elderly black man on a small wagon with a gray mule awakens and asks, What, you col a gin? The scene captures a rural fenced tone and dialect.
Simple Deduction at Bangs House This Morning
In a brief, humorous apparent churchgoing exchange Mr and Mrs Bangs are noted. The dialogue plays on hats and social missteps as a joke about a possible medical or social incident during a church visit. The cryptic lines hint at misfortune or a health issue connected to the Bangs family.
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Bangs Golve
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