Old Ironsides Returns To Sea Of Restoration Mission
A national drive funds the 1925 reconstruction of the U S S Constitution known as Old Ironsides. Congress authorized the rebuilding with public support race to raise 560000, using live oak from Pensacola and timber from across the United States to recreate the frigate for a voyage of peace.
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Boston Advertiser
Secretary of the Navy
Board of Navy Commissioners
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Seven Seas
Congress
The
Elks Lodges
National Committee
Gordon Grant
White House
Philip Andrews
Boston Navy Yard
Cid
Woodpeaglehngingham
Woden
Navy Department
Joshua Humphreys
Bureau of Construction and Repair
Washington
Commodore's Pond
Pensacola
Fla
Navy
Navy Yard
Il’ensacola
Commodore’s Pond
West Virginia
Keelson
Georgetown
Massachusetts
New York
Boston
Maine
Pennsylvania
New England
Honduras
Cuba
West Indies
Kentucky
Oakum
New Jersey
Georgia
Lronsides
Unite, States
Hartt’s
Made of Crepe Paper Geranium Decor Novel Gift
A crepe paper geranium imitates real blooms and can be used year round. It is marketed as a realistic Christmas remembrance with a roll of red geranium colored paper green leaves wire and artificial moss for assembly.
The Battle Hymn of the Republic excerpt
A poetic fragment extols tearing down a tattered ensign and sinking the vessel beneath the waves. It references the eagle of the sea, harpies of the shore, and setting the flag to the god of storms while calling for the ship’s grave at sea.
Modernistic Gifts Dominate Santa's Lamp Designs
Interior decorators in trend favor modernistic gifts, with Santa bringing angular and cubistic lamps, shades, bases, and related items. The new style emphasizes bold color and geometric outlines, reflecting current design tastes.
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Santa Claus
For Mal Handkerchiefs Fashion Gift for the Modern Miss
A playful note describes formal handkerchiefs as chic party wear. It notes tying a large chiffon square to the wrist to flatter and flutter while the wearer dances. Gift ideas highlight small fashion trinkets for Christmas joy.
Gorgeous needlework sofa cushion on velvet display
A vivid cushion is showcased with gay yarn embroidery on black velvet. The piece features tufting and bag relief, highlighting the craftsmanship of the needlework.
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsi Pein Prescription History
A historical note describes Dr Caldwell’s mild laxative syrup first marketed in 1892 as Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsi Pein. It claims this liquid laxative, aimed at women and the elderly, offered relief from headaches biliousness indigestion and appetite loss and grew to be widely sold from 1892 onward.
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Caldwell
Maryland to Scrap Obsolete Laws in Coming Session
A Maryland study group aims to remove about 350 obsolete laws from the statute books. One proposed repeal would allow masters to feed terrapin to slaves. others ban dueling and punish profane swearing in front of officials with escalating fines. The New York World reports the plan as part of a broader effort to modernize laws.
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Maryland
Justice of the Peace
New York World
California Fig Syrup Endorsed by Mothers for Fussy Babies
John s mother praises doctor and California Fig Syrup as a trusted remedy for biliousness headaches and weak bowels in children. The ad cites fifty years of physician endorsement and a testimonial from Mrs Joseph W Hill of Omaha Nebraska praising the remedy for her baby son s weak bowels and vitality.
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California
Joseph W. Hill
Bedford Ave
Omaha
Nebraska
John
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