Refutation of Betsy Ross myth sparks historic clash
Emma B Alrich widow of Alrich editor of Public Record of Cawker City Kansas asserts in National Tribune that Benny Ross flag legend is real and cites Civil War service and local D A R endorsement. The piece recounts Alanrich family testimony and Canby account tracing flag origins and 1777 congressional decree.
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Kh Alrich
Emma “B. Alrich
Public Record
Cawker City
Kan
Alrich
Mrs. Alrich
National Tribune
Washington, D. C
Benny Ross
United States
Kansas D. A. R
Baker
California’ Regiment
Seventy-first
Pennsylvania Infantry
Betsy Ross
California
Sareres
Pennsylvania Historical Society
Ross
Canby
Ulrich
Joseph
Luck and Alimony Shapes of Temperament
A thought on luck, noting some men feel lucky when they start paying alimony while others feel unlucky for failing to escape obligation. The remark pivots on attitude toward financial duty and personal restraint.
Naming Babies and Blueing Both Featured in Ad List
An old advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue for clean clothes as grocers stock it. A separate note cites an official list of 18 000 names to prevent ridicule and prohibit non listed French child names.
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Red Cross
Castoria’s Enduring Appeal for Infants and Children
The old warning text notes Castoria is a trusted remedy for over seven decades, used for infants and children. It highlights the product’s long history and the familiar call for Fletcher's Castoria to soothe upset stomachs and ease crying infants.
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Fletcher
Unclear Quarrel Over Map Speaks in Rural Dialect
Fragmentary line shows Uncle Eben remarking on a quarrelsome map and a man who wanted to trade or sell something, with rural dialect and oblique plot hints. Unclear context limits full summary but notes a conflict surrounding a map and a potential sale.
Bayer On Genuine Aspirin Notes Safety
Fragmentary reading shows a Bayer branded aspirin warning about genuine aspirin and safety. The text references taking tablets without fear and mentions Bayer as a brand, with unclear surrounding context or full message.
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Bayer
Cuticura Toilet or avert How we the woman who is the father of or eleven children
Fragmentary jailhouse style lines mix phrases about Cuticura and a woman linked to a father and eleven children with a jab about taxes. The text remains unclear and lacks coherent event or proper names.
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America
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Maygon
Mulberry Street
Mulberry
Delaware River
Mund
William J. Canby
Mre Ress
Clarissa Wilson
Paloasiet
Colgates Cashmere Bouquet
Aspirie
Ovalend Iy Dome Psy Doe
Goodyear
Renan
Iets Sk
Bj Ab Rae
Putnam
Ieca
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