War birds in Smithsonian showpiece honor famous carrier pigeon
The Smithsonian displays President Wilson, the famed World War I carrier pigeon, life and service from Grand Pre to Rampont, with Whittlesey’s Lost Battalion pigeons and Civil War hero Old Abe. Fort Monmouth aviators and Lost Battalion pigeons are highlighted alongside a Civil War and War of 1812 tale of emblematic birds.
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Elmo Scott Watson
National Museum
Smithsonian Institution
Washington
President Wilson
Wilson
Stampont
Rampont
Army Pigeon
Fort Monmouth
N. J
Army
Signal Corps
Red Bank
Long Branch
France
Spike
Mock
Whittlesey
Seventy-Seventh Division
Argonne
Three Hundred and Eighth Infantry
Three Hundred and Seventh Infantry
Three Hundred and Sixth
Charles W. Whittlesey
Vari
Division
Wisconsin
Old Abe
Chief Sky
Flambeau River
Eau Claire
Eighth
Wisconsin Regiment
Madison
Perkins
Abe
Farmington
Jupiter Recites A Variable Poem On Planets
In a playful scene, Jupiter tests a poem about moons and seasons for Harry. The verse rambles with uneven length lines and shifting rhyme as Jupiter boasts four moons discovered by an earthling and promises spring year round on Jupiter. The visit continues toward Saturn aboard Cosmo's star plane.
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Harry
Galileo
Cosmo
Jupiter
Nancy
Saturn
The Guiltless Ghost Mother Delivers a Kitchen Tale
In a quirky exchange, Willie protests that a ghost haunts the dark cupboard where the cake is kept. The ghostly figure is blamed for missing slices, but Willie points out the pattern of blame always returning to him.
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Willie
Pilgrims from Dutch Indies Reach Mecca in Last Quarter
About 28,000 Mohammedan pilgrims from the Netherlands Indies completed the Mecca pilgrimage in the last three months of last year. Numbers from rubber districts were smaller due to uncertain prices, while those from coffee and spice districts rose because prices were favorable. The combined total from the two districts matched the usual pilgrimage figure.
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Netherland Mast Indies
Mecca
bashement basketball lingo from Conrad and Bobby
In a basement, Conrad and Bobby practice basketball nightly showing off their new radio inspired phrases. Conrad imitates the announcer shouting a plays by calling dribbling and shots as they unfold.
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Conrad
Bobby
Thee
Coffins Put Up For Auction In Berlin
In Berlin an auction offered fourteen coffins seized by the courts from private citizens who could not or would not pay. Some local residents have bought coffins for storage or other uses.
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Berlin
Lipstick Costs in Germany Reach Millions Annually
Government reports estimate Germany spends about 2.5 million dollars yearly to keep lips of maids and mothers rosy red. Last year 524 tons of lipstick, valued at 1.75 million dollars, were imported while German lipstick manufacturers supplied 750 thousand dollars worth.
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Germany
The Five Virtues as Confucius Describes Them
Quote from Confucius defines perfect virtue as gravity generosity of soul sincerity earnestness and kindness under all circumstances. The saying emphasizes moral restraint and benevolence as core character traits.
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Confucius
Old Doctor Caldwell Syrup Pepsin Gains Fame
In 1885 Dr Caldwell discovered a gentle laxative that avoids griping or habit forming. His syrup pepsin is praised for bilious, headachy, weak or feverish cases and is sold nationwide. It helps women, children, and the elderly and is the world’s most popular laxative.
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Caldwell
Dr. Caldwell
Wisdom Across Minds and Habits in Daily Life
A collection of aphorisms on knowledge wisdom and behavior. Notes stress thoughtfulness over brilliance in service, weather impacts on farming, and the value of listening and habit shaping actions.
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Cowper
Hominy Availability Cited as Eating Barrier
A brief reflection notes that people rarely eat hominy because they are not offered any. It argues curiosity can mask sympathy and hinder direction to meals.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lena Young
Ellsworth
Maine
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Mower
Thomas MacDonough
Lake Champlain
New York
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Downie
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Saratoga
MacDonough
Cyrus Townsend Brady
Spears
The
Plattsburgh
GameCock
Bonner
Quan
Rwan Ei Ly
Theat
Onlay
Ams
Mos
Quitoes
BFP, CO
la Radio
Hades
BAYER
Hanford
Fa Real
Aida Nt Ight
Harold Somers
Brooklyn
Europe
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