Sharpshooters Arm of the Patriot Army in Revolution
Washington called for riflemen from the Berkshires and Appalachians in 1775 sending 1800 to join the colonial effort. The Kentucky rifle and backwoods sharpshooters formed the backbone of American forces, guiding victories at Saratoga and Stillwater under Daniel Morgan and Ethan Allen.
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Howe
England
Saratoga
France
Daniel Morgan
Frederick the Great
Virginia Riflemen
Morgan
Stillwater
Ethan Allen
Seth Warner
John Stark
Kentucky
Boston
Plymouth Rock
Miles Standish
Buckman
Lexington
Mass
John Noyes
Sudbury River
Battle of Bennington remembered in Vermont valley
The excerpt recalls the August 16 1777 clash at Bennington where American forces led by Stark defeated British units Baum and Bregman. It frames the battle as a memory of freedom and peace preserved by future generations in a valley noted for its enduring scenic calm.
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Bennington
Stark
Baum
Bregman
Haym Salomon the Forgotten Patriot financier of the Revolution
Haym Salomon a Polish Jewish banker active in New York and Philadelphia financed the American fight for independence. He loaned about 600000 of his own money to Robert Morris and helped raise funds from Holland and France. Salomon died in 1785 at forty five, leaving debts and lost papers from 1814 occupation chaos.
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Haym Salomon
New York
Philadelphia
United States
Madison
Randolph
Lissa
Poland
America
Robert Morris
Holland
France
Salomon
Morris
Jefferson
Washington
First Continental Congress Votes to Defy Parliament
The Philadelphia gathering on September 15, 1774 declared noncompliance with Parliament acts, protested standing armies in colonies without consent, supported Massachusetts resistance, and agreed to suspend intercourse with Great Britain.
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Philadelphia
Massachusetts
Great Britain
Scientists and clergy unite against science religion clash
A joint statement by 40 prominent Americans declares no inherent clash between science and religion. Signers include Hoover and Davis cabinet members, bishops Lawrence Manning McConnell, Dr. Walcott and university presidents Angell and Burton. The aim is to show science seeks facts while religion cultivates conscience and ideals.
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William Lawrence
William Thomas Manning
Episcopal Church
Francis J. McConnell
Methodist Episcopal Church
Charles W. Wal
Canada poised to appoint plenipotentiary minister to Washington
Ottawa and Washington officials say a Canadian minister plenipotentiary at Washington is unlikely before the Imperial Conference in October. The proposal began under Sir Robert Borden and aimed to give Canada a standing equal to its treaty status, but no suitable candidate has been found and changes in government have stalled progress.
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Washington
London
Ottawa
Robert Borden
Canada
United States
British Commonwealth
Battlefleet gospel: ships stay backbone as aircraft aid grows
Navy officials assert the battleship remains the core of U S defense while aircraft serve as an important adjunct. The general board recommends funds for 10 000 ton cruisers mine layers scout submarines and six gunboats, with aviation to bolster but not replace surface fleets.
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United States Navy
Navy News Service
General Board
Denby
Roosevelt
Uts
Navy
Spice of Life for Motor Tourists Varied Traffic Laws
An article notes the varied vehicle and traffic laws across states and cities. It cites differing rules on headlights, turns, right of way, passing trolley cars, speed, and turning places. A conference of state motor vehicle administrators seeks uniformity amid motorist confusion.
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Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Ohio
Maryland
New York
Connecticut
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Vermont
Maine
Vegetable Compound Testimonial From Washington Woman
A woman from Washington recounts relief after six bottles of Diamond's Vegetable Compound. She claims improved energy and ability to do housework and laundry, noting weight and overall health changes. The letter urges other women to try the remedy and shares personal contact details.
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Lydia
Pinkham
Avery
Fenuis Troa
Penna
Washington, D. Cc
Freezing Eyeglasses Revolutionizes Glass Making
Glass plates fixed to iron frames were separated by cold, replacing risky mallet blows. The new method allows quick detachment of lenses, reducing damage and injury risk for workers. The shift marks a revolution in producing custom optical glasses.
Cuticura Remedies Promote Pimply Skin Clear
Advertises Cuticura for pimples and blackheads. Recommends applying Ointment, washing with Soap in five minutes, and daily use to keep skin clear. Suggests adding Cuticura Talcum for daily toilet use.
Mouse Trap Advice From an Old Man
A Scottish colloquial aside from MacDougal to his son Sandy warns that a woman hates a mouse trap more than a mouse. He advises to set it every night before bed and place filler from a pocket under the spring, a line echoed or quoted from the American Legion Weekly.
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Danny
Sandy
MacDougal
American Legion Weekly
Garden Quote Sparks Curious Plan
A brief exchange imagines a future garden with a humorous reply about growth. The banter hints at optimism and a playful view of what to cultivate.
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Guilford Court House
North Carolina
Guilford Court House Battle Ground
Patriot
Braddock
Fort Duquesne
Cambridge
West
Berkshires
Cumberlands
Alleghanies
New England
Livingston Wright
Grit
the Minute Man
Merriam’s Corner
Concord
William Cullen Bryant
U. S. Navy
Lydia E. Pinkham
Virginia
Atlanta
J.d.kellogg
Northrop & Lyman Co.,Inc
Buffalo, N.Y
Troy
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