Perry Memorial Gate Dedication Honors Commodore Perry
More than ten thousand people gathered in Port of Spain Trinidad to dedicate a memorial iron gate at the cemetery where Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry lay buried before his 1826 removal to Newport Rhode Island. The gate bears two bronze tablets. one quotes Perry’s famous last words and the other notes his death burial and the gate’s presentation by Americans in Trinidad. Secretary Wilbur sent the USS Memphis to the ceremony and Captain Lackey presented the golden key to the mayor. The piece marks Perry as a leading figure in American naval history and ends with a quip about Uncle Sam’s Europe policy.
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Port of Spain
Trinidad
Oliver Hazard Perry
America
Lake Erie
Port-of-Spain
United States
Newport
R. I
Commodore Perry
Perry
Wilbur
U.S
Memphis
Lackey
Commodore
More Truth Than Poetry
Poem recalls a farmer youth and a return to city life. The speaker, disillusioned by toil, longs for the farm's scents and songs while acknowledging a future sale of the estate. A brief aside notes Mr. Coolidge and tariff tinkering.
Dicky Dorn Meets Daddy Beaver in Joy Land Tale
Dicky Dorn meets Squeedee the elf and Daddy Beaver by a pond. Beaver explains his flat tail, sharp teeth and log cutting, and notes moon phase affects fishing. Dicky contemplates home life and a humorous quarrel about extravagance with his wife.
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Dicky
Squeedee
Daddy Beaver
Dicky Dorn
Paddy Beaver
Beaver
Publicity and romance collide in a social tangle
A girl counsels a friend to avoid overpraising a beau's rivals, arguing that flaunting a girlfriend's allure may backfire. The scene leads to a double date with Anne Judson, while a broader horoscope-style note warns about publicizing a partner too much and outlines fortunes and notable births.
Fishing Cat Diet Featured in Rare Media Report
A fishing cat, common in parts of India and Burma, is noted to feed on fishes and mollusks it catches. The article mentions a brain collection in media and references Bong mind as part of the discussion.
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India
Burma
Washington Lewis to be dedicated today
Washington Lewis who is the sister of George Washington is to be dedicated today in a formal ceremony. The event honors her as part of a commemorative observance with attendees from local historical societies and civic groups.
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Washington Lewis
George Washington
Duke of Connaught Turns Seventy Five Today
Seventy five years old today is the gallant Duke of Connaught the surviving son of Queen Victoria and uncle of the present British sovereign. Arthur was named for his birth date and godfathered by a famed commander. He has led a brilliant military career holding high commands in the British army.
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Manila
United States
Vermont
Michigan
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Washington
George Inness
W. W. Greeley
United State
San Francisco
John W. Geary
Duke of Connaught
King George
Canada
Washington, D. C
Vassar College
Lemuel Tl. Marlin
Boston University
de Paw University
Greencattle
Ind
Mary Simsemper
Ad Quenent
University of Tedayr
America
Kenmore
Fredericksburg
Betty
Duke of
Tel-el-Kebir
India
Dominion
Princess Louise of
Prussia
Notable birthdays mark royal and public figures today
The Duke of Connaught, heir to Queen Victoria, born 75 years ago. Brig. Gen. Michael Cooney, oldest living army general officer, born in Ireland 88 years ago. Dr. Walter Dill Scott of Northwestern University born in Cooksville Illinois 56 years ago today. David J. Lewis of the Federal Tariff Commission born in Center County Pennsylvania 56 years ago. Maud Allan, famed classical dancer born in Toronto, 46 years ago today.
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Duke of Connaught
Queen Victoria
Great Britain
Michael Cooney
Ireland
Walter Dill Scott
Northwestern University
Cooksville, Ill
David J. Lewis
Federal Tariff Commission
Center County
Maud Allan
Toronto
Ont
Greece inaugurated in Athens as Loyalty Day parade marks unity
One year ago today the Republic of Greece was formally inaugurated at Athens. In New York sixty thousand boys joined a Loyalty Day parade signaling national unity and indoctrination.
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Republic of Greece
Athens
New York
Camphor Production Notes and Island Resources
The fragment notes a camphor production figure of 12,900,000 units on Tin Island, estimated at 257 miles in extent. It mentions nine million of the world and references production on Tin Island. Further details are unclear due to the fragmentary text.
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Tin
Secrets of Health and Success Hot Noon Luncheons for School Children
A historical note argues rural health improves with consolidated schools and hot noon lunches. The piece contrasts dingy one room districts with modern consolidations, citing field nurses from Indiana University and Home Economics club efforts to promote nutritious meals for township children.
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Lassia
Extension Division
Indiana University
City loans offered on first class residences
Funds available for straight eight per cent loans on city property. Prompt service offered. Only first class residence properties and conservative amounts considered.
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Associated Press
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Idaho State Editorial Association
West Center Street
Pocatello
Idaho
Daily Tribune
Tribune
Secon
William Wallin
S. Nicholas
G. Sumner
the Tribune Co., Ltd
Tylow Magnus Johnson
Magnus Johnson
Minneapolis
Bill Borah
Jim Brady
Pickle
Uncle Sam
Europe
James J. Montague
Wren
Coolidge
Babe Ruth
By Briggs
Fane AR Grate
Frank
the Man
Reese
Pat
Georgi
Bill
Jack
Harry
Oscar
Ray
Chris
TA Boy
Hugh MC Kay
Morgan
Mary
Hilly Mack
Anne Judson
Annie
Anne
Dickiie Halliday
Dickie
Billy
Betne
Aanan
Mimi
Junius Brutus Pooth
Daniel B. Wesson
Robert .Arke
Wharton Marker
Marie Corelli
England
Russia
John Dryden
London
Duke of Wellington
Dublin
Chatam
Savannah
Newburg
Scotland
Dewey
Manila Bay
Daniel M. Gorman
Boise
Charles A. L. Reed, M.D
Jackson Realty Coo
North Main
A. N. Wilson
Kane Bldg
H. E. Coles & Co
N. Arthur Ave
EASY
Cuum Washing Machine CO
West Lewis
Royal Coach Transit Company
ST. Anthony
North Real NO
South Bus
Poca
Hall Firth Shelley Aho Fall
UCON
Rigby
Lorenzo Thornton Rex Burg
Ugar City
Anthon
Wien
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