Celebrating Flag Day 1912 and Its Meaning
A historical note marks June 14 1912 as Flag Day’s 130th anniversary recalling the Continental Congress adoption of the flag and its symbolism. It praises the flag’s design by George Washington and Betsy Ross, notes the flag’s reach across territories, and highlights national songs tied to Flag Day in schools. It recounts origins of the observance and its public education connections in Philadelphia and Boston, with references to Key and the Star Spangled Banner and to patriotic programs led by veterans and civic groups.
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Continental Congress
George Washington
Betsy
United States
Philippines
Alaska
Hawaii
Ennawone
Porto Rico
Guam
Samus
George Belch
New York
Philadelphia
Hall
Columbia
Happy Land
Joseph Hopkinson
Philadiiptia
Francis Scott Key
America
Francis Smith
Andover
Mass
Wehool Chiideen
Boston
Francis Koott Key
Uw Walle
Fort McHenry
Molonel Armistead
The American Flag in History and Design
A historical overview traces the flag’s symbolism and evolution from the early banner to the thirteen stripes and stars. It recounts key moments like Brandywine, Germantown, and Yorktown, notes on flag design changes in 1791 and 1818, and mentions Betsy Ross and the first flag display at the Capitol in 1800s.
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Charleston, & C
Brandywine
Germantown
Get
Burgoyne
Valley Forge
Yorktown
Vermont
Kentucky
Keneturky
Congreda
Mack Pew
Rongrens
Meld
Tiliuie
Bagioh
le 1Congrene
Sears
Wy Fon
Ener Benjamin
Baseball notes from early season trials and trades
Reports from players and executives on pitching form and infield range. Marty O Toole touts bowling helped by training in South Framingham mass while Walter Johnson draws attention from Irvin Howe on new defensive metrics. Charley Comiskey touts Fournier as first base hope for the White Sox. Lefty Tunsell aims to regain peak strength with Connie Mack. Callahan contests backstop value in throws while Tovey’s underhand delivery draws notice.
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Marty O'Toole
Pirates
Benedctal
Marty Bra
Himelff
South Framingham
Mass
Charley Comiskey
Larry Lajoie
Jacques Fournier
White Sox
Fournier
Portland
Ore
Bacramento
Moone Jaw
Comiskey
Boston
Adapting Pitch Styles Wins Applause On Spring Trip
Ad so ad so developed an underhand style and found overhand unsuitable. He rehearsed his preferred method on the spring trip and drew applause. Harry McIntire, a side arm master, aids the Blue Grass boy to gain fame, while Marty Davis of the Clevelands cites Inflek and Turner as key partners for Holp hornt and Lajoie.
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Harry McIntire
Marty Davis
The
Clevelands
Holphornt
Lajoie
Qisen
Turner
Fatalist aviators haunt a misty death in air
Fragmented text reflects musings on fate and danger in early aviation. The writing laments the deadly risks faced by pilots, describing fatalism as a cold analysis of air dangers and the ultimate calm before a fatal moment, with surreal imagery of ropes and winds.
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Mohammed
Napoleon's Medical Adviser Receives Annuity After Emperors Death
Frederic Massom, long linked with Elenor Anton marcht and Cardinal Peach, served as Napoleon’s medical adviser. He sought an annuity claiming a codicil in Napoleon’s will, but faced doubt and legal questions. After Napoleon’s death he received 3 000 francs and some cash, then attempted to practice in New Orleans.
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Frederic Massom
Elenor Antonmarcht
Cardinal Peach
St. Helena
Napoleon
Florence
New Orleans
Bantiagy
A Pack of Sheer Nonsense An Indignant Defender
A London Chronicle report recalls a north country dog show where a Whippet’s legs drew witty ire. An affable attendant jokes that the dog will win no prize and a responder quips about the animal’s leg length, noting they touch the ground.
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London Chronicle
Fragmented Punchline Sketches and Clips
A collage of humorous snippets from early 20th century papers. Jokes on preferred creditors and pulse reading, a wife reforming tactic, a typewriter sold for fifteen dollars, misprinted memories, and a New Hampshire clergyman tale about a four year old insisting on seeing her papa.
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New Hampshire
Ph Vollor
Christian Herald
Damper on Gueeses Card Club Rule Sparks Debate
A Detroit Press Freee item notes a card club rule allowing attempter Gueeses to win more than two prizes per season. The exchange questions if four successes were allowed, but clarifies that small and lady winners who won twice are dropped out.
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Attember
Small & Lady
Detroit
Bitter Disappointment at Philadelphia Record
A damaged OCR fragment from a Philadelphia record page shows a fragmentary dialogue about a party and a request for cake leftovers, with no clear names, dates, or events to anchor a full news item.
Wot Fest Report Raises Questions About Overshadowed Events
Fragmentary lines hint at confusion or miscommunication during Wot Fest. The garbled text mentions crowds, weather, and a perceived mismatch between expectations and outcomes, with references to being overwhelmed and limited time. No clear names or dates are legible.
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Keiy Kaw
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Lowe
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Dart Steals
Port Reluyler
New Homme
Peter Teawervonet
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Walter Johnson
Walter
Washingtons
Irvin M Howe
Howe
Johnny Kling
Boston Braves
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Cizar
Bill Cartignn
Boston Red Sox
Lewston
National Bank
Tunsell
Connie Mack
Baltimore
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Joe Kutina
Bret Bane
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Button
Callahan
Chicago Americans
Fred Tovey
Cubs
Channe
Tovey
Toney
Bobby
American Press Association
Fred Toney
Chicago Cubs
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Artiet
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Wille
Hay
Pop
New York Sun
Clover
Hicks
Nix
Wieke
Chicago News
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Om Investation
Americun
Washington Mar
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