Flags and flags of America from colonial times to 1816
A historical overview traces the evolution of U S flags from early colonial emblems to the 1777 adoption of the thirteen stars and stripes, the 1791 and 1795 state additions, and 1816 return to thirteen stripes with one star per state. It notes Betsy Ross lore, Washington’s star choices, and the Union Jack’s influence on early banners.
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Amiation
England
Massachusetts
South Carolina
Benjamin Wranklin
Allerich
South
Cambridge
Washington
Alass
Betsy Ross
Continental Congrpan
United States
Vermont
Kentucky
Congress
Urban V
St. George
James VI
Scotland
James I
South Britain
North Britain
Bt Andrew
America
Great Britain
New England
What Other Editors Say Poor Boy and Corking Time
A collage of editorial quips from West Virginia papers mocking figures and policy. Snippets reference Kermit Roosevelt lassoing and hog tying, corking time for Carranga, praise for bankers, and critique of arms shipments to Mexico.
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Kermit Roosevelt
Wheeling News
Political Reform Talk and Advertising Etiquette Across Papers
TheBlue field Telegraph notes reform ideas to cut government size and abolish positions if initiatives pass. Morgan town Post-Chronicle comments on advertising as a sign of prosperity and the appearance of merchants. Huntington Herald-Dispatch jokes about Bryan as a figure in a cartoon.
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Morgantown Post-Chronicle
Speaker Clark
Wilson
Wilean
See
Tarry Bryan
Saya
Mexico
Bryan
Huntington Herald-Dispaten
Coming Events in Clarksburg Highlights Weekend Plan
Local listings show a West Virginia Wealayan vs. Caritale Indians football game at Union Park this Saturday. A July 4 event features Degres work and a banquet hosted by the Knights of Columbus at St Mary's auditorium.
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West Virginia
Wealayan
Caritale Indians
Union Park
Keights of Columbus
St Mary's Auditorium
Socks in the court room. A comic novelette
In a humorous court scene, a plaintiff laments endless undarned socks strewn about every room. The judge ponders the problem and prescribes a peculiar remedy involving Snuggenbaum’s Unmend. The tale mocks domestic chaos and legal theatrics.
Italy's Next King to Be Hardened
Nine year old crown prince Humphert of Italy is placed under sole guardianship of Frigate Captain Donaldi to be hardened. He will receive his own suite in the Quirinal and no nurses, while governesses remain for foreign language instruction.
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Crown Prince
Humpert
Italy
Snd
Seoman
Donaldi
Quirinal
Nursse
Odd Legal Exchange On Royal Stationery
A clipped note exchange shows a dispute with claims of ten percent of all purchase money from Junius Z. Skitter nut. Snuggen jbatm receives a demand framed on royal stationery spelling out the 10 percent claim.
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Snuggen
Jbatm
Junius Z. Skitternut
Woman Hospitalized After Main Street Accident
Mrs. P A Hitt was taken to St Marys hospital in Clarksburg after a horse ran over her at Main and Second streets Saturday. She dislocated a hip, and Audie Weber’s horse rider avoided a collision by changing direction. The 50 year old woman is active in church and temperance work. In a separate note, J H Manley was laid to rest at Geo Lick cemetery after being killed by lightning near Wheeling.
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Jeans
J. H. Manley
Fitton
Wheeling
Geo Lick Cemetery
Thin City
Tex. R. C. Bramsett
Methodist Episcopal Church
Freemansburg
Summer Neckwear Sale Attracts Fresh Lace Collars
Scores of beautiful collar and collar and cuff sets now on sale at Bee window. An attractive assortment of new summer neckwear supplied by a leading manufacturer. Dainty lace collars and set embroidered in white and colors. Special 39 cents.
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Ibis
Funeral service announcement and local notices
A fragmented political advertisement recalls the funeral service for Mr Manley a Upshur county native and married in the county to Miss Maude Butcher. The piece mentions Roscoe Hall joining Skinnston News and notes Memorial Day observances by local lodges and social visits by named residents and families.
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Manley
Upshur
Maude Butcher
M. E. Butcher
Roscoe Hall
Independent
Skinnston News
Brooklyn
Harrison
Daira
Uea
Ueleh
Doddridge
Berlin
Crawford Lodge
Eagle Lodge
J. W. Fox
Pittsburg
Vislting
James McCue
Prohibitionists Convene for Congressional Candidate Selection
Mass meeting of Prohibitionists in the district to choose a congressional candidate. John K Lovett, formerly from Wenton and longtime Clearfield resident, is connected to musical store duties for the Frederick Plano Operating Company and has roles tied to railroad management in 1913 with substantial revenues and salaries noted. The event references Jessup Upshur and other local Republican figures as part of the political scene.
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John K Lovett
Tien
Clearfeld
Frederick Plano
Johnstown
John Hilbury
Upshur Re Haupt and
En Judges
Hays Wom
Better Babies Movement Promotes Health and Sanitation
The Better Babies movement, under the slogan, gains traction in many towns as a effort dear to the American home. King Baby is highlighted as a supreme importance, with manufacturers dedicating time to goods for boys. Mothers are invited to read about helpful articles in The Daily Telegram advertising columns.
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Daily Telegram
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Clarkablire
Qesiben
Associated Press
Ee Ee
Orton
Ralph Waldo Trine
Telegram
Shouli
Carranga
Huerta
Gratton Sentinel
Parkersburg
Woodrow
Charleston
Ganization
the Daily Novelette
King Solomon
Junina Z
Humbert
Kellogg’s
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Burke, Wetrs-Haymaker Co
Stong & Mercer
Charles , Harrison
Weston
The
Watts—Lamberd Company
Abeor
Batiste
Ron
Wownen
Brussels
Waldo Wood
George C. Cole
Lay Prame
Ward-Young People
Buckhannon
Mim Harney
Jeffries
Mra Grace Stewart
Wohard Hughes
Clarksbore
Alvadore Hughes
Mineral
Webster Springs
Simday School
Unites Brathron
Blersing Denham
Pitte Ute
A. K. Thom & Co
Empire Building Fire & Life Insurance
W. Va
Bor
Cuskabos
GEO. L
Secy. and
Troas
Lowndes Savings Bank &#Trust Co
Lownder
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