Betsy Ross and the Flag Day Legacy in Philadelphia
Betsy Ross, the so called Mother of the Flag, is described as the designer of the first U S flag. The narrative recounts the 1777 adoption of 13 stripes and 18 stars and her role in flagmaking. It notes her life from Arch street to Mount Moriah cemetery, with details on family and reinterments.
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Betsy Ross
United States
New York
Dutch Republic
Connecticut
South Carolina
Congress
Philadelphia
General Washington
Colonel Rose
Robert Morris
Arch Street
Mr. Ross
Washington
Paul Jones
Ranger
Portsmouth
Spain
France
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Kentucky
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Eve
Elizabeth Gris Com
Andrew Griscom
England
John Ross
New Castle
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Webster
Elizabeth Griscom
Samuel Griscom
Ross
Betsy
Chestnut Street
George Ross
Colonel Ross
Ashburn
London
John Claypole
O.S. Wilson
Liberty
Mount Moriah Cemetery
Rouse
Senator Connell
Neil MacDonald
Advice and Gossip From The Home Front
An assortment of domestic tips covers sunlight, carpet care, stain removal using sulfuric acid, and a flour water mix to fill cracks. Vintage craft ideas suggest painting old frames white and gold and discuss wage gaps as women perform equal work for lower pay, noting wage declines.
Bicycle parts monopoly and price trends in the industry
The price of bicycles has fallen over 60 percent, while bicycle parts stay comparatively expensive. Factories hold practical monopolies on parts, with limited interchangeability between wheel makers. Some firms control specific parts, and wheel designs vary, allowing easy fit of many components though some manufacturers retain exclusive parts.
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Washington Star
Tips for Safe Bicycle Practice and Early 1900s Tricks
The article offers practical cycling guidance on brakes tires and steering with cautions about pedestrians and road hazards. It notes a Princess of Wales photographed on a tricycle and a New York club using cinematography to film century rides while explaining how water can seal tiny tire leaks and keep pressure.
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Princess of Wales
Sandringham
New York
Century
The Cycle Skirt and the Temper of Feminine Fashion
The Wheel notes a shift on Sundays as bloomers, knickers, and short styles fade while the long skirt appears among riders. No organized push or protests marked the change, yet the cycle skirt has arrived and may reflect the era's mood whether it endures.
Sand in Tires Wear Prevention Tip
The article advises wheelmen to clean sand and debris from tires, especially when wet, to prevent holes and rot. Turn the vehicle upside down periodically to inspect tire surfaces for small cuts and use a pointed stick to clean and apply solution. Monthly maintenance may extend tire life and avoid being stranded.
Locating a Squeak in Bicycle Bearings and Pedals
A squeak in bicycle bearings is often best traced by oiling all bearings. however, the pedals are usually neglected yet deserve equal care. Riders dislike reaching them but pedals should receive the same attention to prevent noises and improve performance.
Varieties of Sweet Corn Highlight Early Harvest Traits
The article lists early and extra early corn types tested by a New Hampshire station, detailing White Cob First of All Early Fordhook Telephone Early Beverly Kendall's Early Market Mammoth White Cory Moore's Concord Stabler's Early Roslyn Hybrid Early Minnesota Premium New England Sweet Early Mammoth and notes two interesting varieties Improved Ruby and Early Orang. It describes plant height ear size rows and quality, with emphasis on eight rowed, well filled ears and varied yields.
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Fordhook
Beverly
Kendall
Cory
Moore
Stabler
Roslyn
Minnesota
New England
Eastman
Dogs Do All the Work in Klondike Gold Route
A Spokane letter from a Klondike party leader describes pack dogs as essential supply carriers on the winter route. A dog can haul seventy five pounds, while locals use dogs to move logs and supplies. a female carrier known as a kiootchman carried 150 pounds for thirty miles. The letter notes Indians and their teamwork, with fish drying practices and the priest’s role in provisioning.
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Klondike
Spokane
Madison Creek
Klondike Trail
Alaska
Coat of arms fad spawns mixed heraldic crests
A New York Mail and Express note says some Americans chase heraldry by buying arms from engravers. A German brewer’s daughter and her sister each ordered arms mixing multiple English houses to suit personal taste, ignoring traditional rules.
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New York Mail and Express
London
Why people eat more in winter than in summer
The piece explains that winter eating rises due to more oxygen in cold air accelerating combustion and greater food needs to maintain body heat. It also notes increased activity in cold weather and higher perspiration rates acting like bellows to fuel metabolism.
Sesilh Street Railway Franchise Payments in Berlin
In Berlin the street railway paid large original sums for its franchises and currently remits 8 percent of gross receipts to the city. It also reimburses the city for paving and cleaning between the tracks, and in 1911 the entire system is to become city property.
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Sesilh
Berlin
Lawyers Bowl Again With Recent Defeating Team
Lawyers plan another Wednesday night bowling session with the team that recently defeated them, aiming to redeem their loss and test pool of rivals in a friendly league match.
Deafness Cure Claim Promoted By Catarrh Cure Ad
An old advertisement argues deafness cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated constitutionally. It claims nine of ten cases are caused by catarrh and offers one hundred dollars for any deafness due to catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It promotes Hall's Family Pills as the best and notes the product is sold by druggists.
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Hall
F. J.cheney
Toledo
Police Drill Schedule Cited by Captain Will Chase
The police will be drilled every evening under the supervision of Captain Will Chase, detailing a strict nightly training routine and oversight.
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Will Chase
John Little Joins City Practice With Dr Sterritt
John Little, recent graduate of Bush Medical College, will practice in this city alongside Dr. Sterritt.
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John Little
The
Bush Medical College
Sterritt
Grain-O new food drink replaces coffee claims
Advertises Grain-O as a coffee substitute made from pure grains with rich seal brown color like Mocha or Java. Says children and adults can drink it without injury or distress and that it costs less than coffee at 5c and 25c per package. sold by all grocers.
Guardian Sarah Lewis resigns as Flora Lewis guardian
The court filed and approved the final report and resignation of Sarah I. Lewis as guardian of Flora M. Lewis, a person of unsound mind, concluding the guardianship.
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Sarah I. Lewis
Flora M. Lewis
Hood's Sarsaparilla Wins Battle Against Impure Blood
Advertisement proclaims Hood's Sarsaparilla as America's Greatest Medicine. It claims the product conquers diseases caused by impure or impoverished blood and promotes health.
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America
Hood
Hood's Pills as the Favorite Family Cathartic Remedy
Hood's Pills are advertised as the favorite family remedy praised for ease of use. The copy emphasizes gentle relief and reliable operation for common digestive issues.
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Hood
Grain-O Substitute Quietly Replaces Coffee
A new grain based beverage named Grain-O is being sold in area groceries as a coffee substitute. It claims to be easier on delicate stomachs and cheaper, with children able to drink it benefit in 15 and 25 cent packages.
Hot Springs Arkansas Hotels Open This Winter Three Resorts
The Hot Springs resort in Arkansas will keep all three grey hotels open this winter. The Arlington never closed, the Park opened January 6, and the Eastman on January 26. About fifty hotels and three hundred boarding houses offer accommodations at reasonable rates. This health and pleasure resort is under direct Government control with hog waters praised by the Surgeon General. Send for descriptive material and special reduced ninety day round trip rates to C. S. Crane, Wabash Railroad agent, St Louis.
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Arlington
Park
Eastman
United States
Crane
Wabash Railroad
St. Louisa
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