Flag History and the Evolution of the Stars and Stripes
The article traces the flag of the United States from early banners through the 1777 adoption. It covers origins in Europe and colonial practice, the move from Union Jack to thirteen stripes and later stars, Betsy Ross legends, and states added to the flag including Vermont and Kentucky. It notes debates over star arrangement and enduring symbolism of the blue field with stars.
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Assfenei
St. Andrew
St. George
James VI
Scotland
England
Thair
South Britain
Red Cross
North Ritain
Britta Werchant
Amerie
Britaleat
Engiaau Sea
Mannchusatts
Mareh
Boston
New England
Massachusetts
South Carolina
Benjamin Franklin
America
South
Virginia Wesleyan
Carlisle
Cambridge
Kalehts
Columbus
Washington
St Alary’s
Maks
Betsy Ross
Sama
Continental Congress
United States
Vermont
Kentucky
Congress
Union
Proposal to cut legislature and abolish one house
The piece argues for shrinking the legislature to thirty members and abolishing a chamber once an initiative referendum is adopted. It notes such ideas recur in many states and reflects on how advertising has grown as merchants seek parity in business. It includes a cartoon reference involving President Wilson and Bryan in a Huntington Herald-Dispatch note.
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Morgan
Post-Chronicl
Speaker Clark
Wilson
Winnon
Bearc
Bryan
X Nut
Mexico
Socks and Socks Befuddle Court in Common Pleas
A whimsical mock trial unfolds in Common Pleas Court No 1 with King Solomon presiding. The plaintiff complains of 500 unhemmed socks scattered through the house and jokes about shopping at Snuggenbaum's Unmendables while the judge demands decorum.
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King Solomon
Crier
Juninr Z
Skitter- Mic
Solomon
Italy's Next King to Be Hardener Hum bert Crown Prince
Moers Crown Prince Humbert of Italy gains guardianship by a rough end ready seaman captain Donaldi. The prince will have his own suite in the Quiri and nureen are to be dispensed with. Governesses will still teach foreign languages.
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Moers
Humbert
Italy
Deate
Donaldi
Quiri
Nureen
What Other Editors Say Poor Roy Kermit Roosevelt and More
A garbled sample of editorial phrases from multiple papers comments on Roy and Kermit Roosevelt, reactions to politics and editors. It references Coke and bankers, the Wilson administration, and a mix of opinions from West Virginia newspapers. The text presents disjointed headlines and opinions without a single clear event.
Shin Socks and Royal Letter Spark Business Dispute
A humorous fragment shows a claim against Junius Z Skitter Nut for ten percent of the purchase price, asserted by a firm using royal stationery. The odd wording references Doolappit and a firm named Snuggen baum in a dispute over an agreed cut.
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Snuggenbaum
Junius Z
Accident injures Weston resident Mrs. Hitt in Clarksburg
Mrs. P. A. Hitt was taken to St. Mary's hospital after a horse ran over her at Main and Second streets. Audie Weber rode a horse coming from another direction. Mr. Hitt tried to stop his horse and collided with the riderless animal. Mrs. Hitt, about fifty, suffered a dislocated hip and is described as active in church and temperance work. Also noted is the funeral of J. H. Manley, killed by lightning near Fitton, with the service at Gee Teck cemetery conducted by Rev. R. C. Bramlett.
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Laracine Counananmrcey Weston
P. A. Hitt
St. Mary's Hospital
Clarksburg
Main
Second Streets
J. H. Manley
Fitton
Wheeling
Gee Teck
RC. Bramlett
Methodist Episcopal Church
Freemansburg
Better Babies Movement Promotes Health and Sanitation
The Better Babies movement, under the slogan Better Babies, promotes health and sanitation in many localities. Citizens are urged to support the cause as it strengthens American homes with products from manufacturers who tout their wares as part of the movement. Mothers are invited to read about helpful articles in The Daily Telegram advertising columns.
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Scrambia
Sherrier
Daily Telegram
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New Wash Skirts Arrive In Multiple Styles For Women
Women express delight over the new wash skirts priced at 2.50 3.50 5.00 and 7.50. The line features navent style models with frills ruffles short medium and long tunic inspired designs in linen ratine and piques. A notable ratine Rubelan taple model with patch pockets sells for 5.00.
A Sale Of Summer Neckwear Special 39c
Scores of collars and collar and cuff sets on sale at 39 cents each. An attractive assortment of new neckwear supplied by a leading manufacturer for a big sale. Dainty lace collars and sets embroidered in white and colors. See window.
Funeral notes and regional personalities in Upshur county
The piece records funeral observances for J. H. Manley and mentions numerous local residents visiting, traveling, or engaged in business in Buckhannon Clarksburg and surrounding areas. It notes memorial day observances by local Knight of Pythian lodges and a mass meeting of Prohibitionists to nominate a congressional candidate. It also lists movements of several individuals between Upshur Doddridge and nearby towns and provides brief notes on rail revenue and foreign judges.
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Manley
Upshur County
Maude Butcher
B. Leigh
Doddridge County
J. H. Manley
Pythian Lodge
Berlin
Crawford Lodge
Eagle Lodge
JT. W. Fox
Pittsburg
James McCue
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