Glory of Texas San Jacinto Day Tale and Alamo Valor
The article recalls Texas Independence Day on April 21 marking the 70th anniversary of the San Jacinto victory where 800 Texans defeated Mexicans. It recounts a legend of General Houston’s defiant reply to Santa Ana and notes the Alamo defenders who chose not to surrender, highlighting Texan resolve and memory.
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Alamo
Houston
Santa Ana
Texas
San Jacinto
Southwest
Grimold Sam Houston
San Antonio
The
Thermopylae
Nolan
Travis
Davie Crockett
Bowie
Two Genoa Lovers Find Love Amid New World Orders
Angelino from Genoa and Nina, a Spanish mother’s daughter, risked poverty in America to wed. After Nina arrives with a modest savings, a government marriage license list forces them toward matrimony. Read as their faith sustains them through hardship and a vow to marry, despite looming want.
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Italy
Angelino Pascalini
Angelino
Genoa
America
Nina
Spain
Columbus
Padrone
Wife Leads Blind Chaplain Through House Visits
A portrait of Mrs Henry N. Couden wife of the blind chaplain. She accompanies him to the House door after prayers then waits in the lobby until his prayer ends and helps him home. Legislators, from the speaker to new members, salute her gentleness and dignity. She wears a simple silk gown and black bonnet year after year.
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House of Representatives
Case of Representatives
Enry N. Couden
Mrs. Couden
Statement Fragments on Knowledge and Resources
A reflective quote by Kipling ponders advising a past self. Separate facts note Colorado has 407 peaks above 10 000 feet. It is estimated New York wastes 80 million gallons of water daily.
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Colorado
New York
Heir to Russian Throne Portrait Defies Rumors
A portrait of Czarevitch Alexis, heir to the Russian throne, is hailed as proof against reports he is a deaf mute. Born August 12 1901 amid Russia’s darkest war days with Japan, the infant is described as bright and thriving despite adversity. The Empress requested the portrait at the Russian Palace.
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Russia
Czareych
Czarevitch
Alexis
Japan
Ford Memories and the Wagner Concert Dream
A Pittsburgh manufacturer recalls youthful days while his daughters persuade him to a Wagner concert. He admits it stirred memories of work in Scranton, not country summers, revealing a pragmatic past he cherishes despite the music. Also mentions a nerve remedy advertisement tied to Philadelphia.
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Ford
Pittsburgh
Scranton
Lingerie Fashion Trends Push Into Everyday Wardrobe
Lingerie fashions captivate fashion world shaping the tub frock into elaborate gowns. Hand craft dominates, with hand embroidered linens and Valenciennes laces guiding trims and jackets. Prices vary, with delicate lace and embroidered pieces reaching high costs while simpler lawn blends offer budget options.
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Martha Dean
Ely
Valenciennes
Lawn
Hints for Young Gardeners at Boston Public Library
The Boston Public Library trustees publish a free booklet titled A Brief List of Books About Gardening for young readers. It classifies resources on garden making, garden magazines, and works by Homer, Bacon, Thoreau, and Thorne, plus school gardens, nature study, and USDA publications available free through Secretary Wilson at Washington.
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Boston Public Library
Homer
Francis Bacon
Thorne
Thoreau
Washington No Place To Die
Sarah Bernhardt, visiting Washington, criticizes puritan blue laws and the capital’s lack of amusements. She praises Washington as more beautiful than Paris but laments the city’s restriction and closures, saying she would rather not die there. She notes Paris awakens at midnight while Washington shuts down.
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Washington
Sarah Bernhardt
Paris
Sarah
Bear and Thesis revenue cutters serve US duties
The Bear and Thesis ships, part of the Greely polar relief effort, remain in United States service as revenue cutters. A humorous note claims Mrs Krankley makes regular dolls of her daughters and one declares she stuffs them with breakfast food.
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Bear
Thesis
Greely Polar
United States
Revenue
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Tovernment
Heavenly Father
Old Alamo
Dr. Zalline
Kinny Ltd
Carnegie
Saylil
Wunsertwice
Carwell CO
Eseccietheina
24Th St
New York City
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Pco
Chicago
Ckles
Stillman Freckle Cream Co
E.D. Lorimer &Co
Broadway, New York
Palis‘t — Pattern CO
Battery Place
City and
Price
Mick
Winona Agricultural Institute
Winona Lake, Indiana
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