Hopkinson family of Philadelphia and the flag
A bronze tablet in Philadelphia honors Joseph Hopkinson who wrote Hail Columbia on April 22 1798 and his father Francis Hopkinson a signer of the Declaration. The piece highlights their roles in American independence, naval and legal service, and cultural contributions including The Battle of the Keys and the flag’s design lineage.
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Philadelphia
Columbia
Joseph Hopkinson
Martha Hopkinson
Francis Hopkinson
Inglishman
Admiralty
Hopkinson
University of Pennsylvania
College of Philadelphia
England
Lord North
Benjamin West
John Penn
American Philosophical Society
New Castle
Bordentown
N. J
Continental Congress
New Jersey
America
Betsy Ross
Mavy Board
Marine ‘Committee
Congress
Marine Committee
Board of Admiralty
Board of Admiralty Jias
United States of America
George Washington
United States
Pennsylvania
Washington
Maston
John Quincy Adams
United States Court For
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Thomas Hopkinson
Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts
John Adams
Adams
France
Great Britain
Fox
New York
Francis Scott Key
New Republic
Union
Strange kegs and a sea of rebels flood Philadelphia tale
A poet narrates a morning scene in Philadelphia where kegs float down the river and are feared as rebel threats. Soldiers and a sailor spread alarm as townsfolk panic, while Sir William and Sir Erskine awaken to warn of a planned assault. British cannons respond as dawn reveals a bizarre naval battle with rebel swirls across land and water. The poem mixes mythic fear with urban commotion.
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Benjamin Franklin
Hopkinson
Battle of the Keys
Philadelphia
David Bushnell
Delaware River
Bushnell
Washington
Moldy Beet Tops Fed Farm Stock Safely in Moderation
Colorado State College authorities report that moderate feeding of moldy beet tops to cattle and sheep is not harmful. Over two years calves have consumed 12 to 15 pounds daily in composted piles without trouble, though excessive amounts may cause chemical changes and bacterial growth.
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Ames Experiment Station
Colorado Agriculture College
College
E. J. Maynard
Maynard
I. E. Newson
Colorado Experiment Station
Doctor Newson
Hogging Down Corn Tankage Boosts Hog Gains
F L Quaife of Iowa State College says feeding hogs with protein supplements and minerals during corn harvest speeds gains and reduces cost per pound. Adjacent legume or soy crops, such as clover alfalfa soybeans or rape, provide ideal companion greens for hogging down.
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F. L. Quaife
Iowa State College
Livestock Feeding Facts From Iowa State College
State college notes stress balanced rations to boost hog intake and sow gestation care to reduce piglet loss. Frequent pasture changes help control stomach worms in ewes and lambs, with annual pasture crops aiding worm control. More livestock on farms on Jan 1 this year except hogs horses and mules.
Flies blamed for Typhoid and child deaths in homes
An old health ad warns flies spread typhoid and kill many children under five. It promotes Flit insecticide claiming quick death to flies and other pests with a human friendly vapor, and urges use of the Flit Sprayer for best results. It pressures readers to buy Flit today.
The Spread of Medically Valued Plants Across Europe
The text recalls how monastic gardens preserved medical lore, then monasteries’ dissolution scattered plants, leading to wild growth and garden cultivation. It notes cross and edible herbs spreading widely, acknowledging Native knowledge and the transfer of the poisonous potato from Indian soil to Europe.
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England
Europe
Aid Subnormal Children Free Lunches For Pupils In Atlanta
The Junior League of Atlanta, a group of society girls and matrons, provides wholesome lunches daily for pupils in the city’s ungraded classes who are described as subnormal mentally and often physically. The program includes careful weighing and medical attention.
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Atlanta
Junior League
Society Girls
League
A Family Doctor's Laxative Is Best
An advertising piece touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the safe laxative for children and adults. It claims strict lab supervision, original prescription, widespread use, and dominance as the world's largest selling laxative.
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Dr. Caldwell
True Love and Sacred Cows in Small Town Life
A Country Home quip contrasts devotion to a dog with a dog loving gait. A small town scene mirrors India where the cow is sacred and lies across the sidewalk, illustrating cultural quirks in daily life.
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India
Verify It Insult Sparks Call for Police Guidance
In a blemished exchange the speaker claims X insulted them by saying they are more stupid than the police allowed. The responder suggests consulting the police to seek guidance on the matter.
Man boasts of sins to cronies if they go unseen
A pithy maxim notes that when faults remain hidden a man may brag about them to friends, implying pride follows undiscovered misdeeds.
Woman Loses Nine Pounds Fat in Twenty Seven Days
A Montana woman credits Kruschen Salts with shedding 9 pounds of fat in 27 days after a month on the 85 cent bottle regimen. She reports feeling energetic, brighter eyes, clear skin, and a more cheerful figure as the daily half teaspoon dose promises to expel poisons and tone the organs.
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Montana
America
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Sudan
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Cary
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Forby
Hanford
Lydia E. Pinkham
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