First US Constitution Oath Law Recounted
A fragment recounts the first law under the United States Constitution, detailing the oath of office for federal and state officers. It notes George Washington signing the act on June 1 1789, and describes the governance around administering oaths and affirmations across Congress and state legislatures. The piece references the 1789 New York publication of Acts Passed at the First Congress and highlights the historical dating convention now used in official papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States
George Washon
George Washington
Calvin Coolidge
Vermont
Senate
United States of America
House of Representatives
Representatives
Shell
Parsons
Perdon
Bone of Representatives
A. B
Frederick Augum
Muhlenberg
Daniel Carroll
Maryland
Fragmented OCR Summary Patch Reflects Missing Text
A torn OCR fragment mentions a ship scene at a harbor with uncertain names and terms. The readable portions include a boat bow and possible references to a vessel. Context and specifics remain unclear due to garbled characters.
Poultry and the danger of factory bred birds
The speaker criticizes artificial mass production of chickens in "factory" settings where birds never touch ground. She argues away from nature risks, noting reduced vitality in bred birds and concerns about breeding potential. Warning against long hot-house rearing and transplanting to farms, while acknowledging some benefits of controlled incubation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yam
Shade for Chicks in Summer Warns Iowa State Expert
R L Cochran from the Poultry Husbandry Department at Iowa State College urges providing shade for growing chicks in summer. Move chick houses toward nearby cornfields or construct sun shades and lift houses 16 inches to let birds browse under shade. Overcrowded brooders cause feathering problems, sunburn, and stunted growth. place brooders near shade trees if available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asys R. L. Cochran
Poultry Husbandry Department
Iowa State College
Washington drought and George Washington as farmer remembered
A senator recounts Washington’s drought era letters from Mount Vernon showing crop losses and cash strain in 1788 and 1799. He ties Washington’s trials to modern farming, stressing enduring cycles of rain deficiency and a patriotic call to honor the nation’s founders amid the Washington Bicentennial celebrations.
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George Washington
Sheppard
Washington
Mount Vernon
James River Company
Hne
Georges Washington
She Waited Long by GEF Stukas
Poem recounts a woman waiting by a gate for a hoped-for mate. She wooed in vain through years, facing failed chances and a cruel fate. At last she waits, wondering if her suitor will come. A fence or gate imagery suggests delayed reunion or missed opportunity.
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Fira Gorde
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Junella Gaur Vugil Hartman
Robert Miller
George Morgan
Phyllis Ottent
Arlene Saint
Katheryn Wiebenga
Sime Cue Norman Freseh
Aura Hoy
Harold Kauffman
Glen Kouteeh Ardith Potter Seabelle Prins Arlene St. Orea
Sidney Brenneman
Eloise Dykstra
Lesile Bt
Ores Vera Niles
Raymond Hook
Virgina French
Lars Groharing
Martha Mudd Zereta Potter
Dorothy Prins
Eleanor Stagg
Lois Stage
Paul Turney
Prede
Hob Cate
Nellie Dimmick
Lois Green Lovell Hartman
Kathryn Kauffman
Mary Pollard
Arlyne Adama Ruth French
Louise Lewis
Betty Lewis
Dorothy Mudd
Mary Prins
David Switzer
Lorena Knutsen
Tone Robison
Gwendolyn Robertson
Harold Brown
Eleanor Dyketts
John Dykstra
Jduella Gaar
Lethe Gaar
Virgil, Hartman
Phyllis Ottens
Arlene Smith
Dickie
Pat Cate
Norman French
Laura Hoy Ardith Potter Arlene St. Ores
William Wagner
Edward Green
Paul Graharing
Henry Hartman
Lois Martindale
Eugene Stage
Dwight Atherton
Harriett Brown
Anon Dykstra
Clifford Dykstra
Virginia French
Dorothy Gasr Loin Groharing
Betty Hoy
Hans Knutsen
Lois Middleton
Virginia
Lois Green
Arlyne Adams
Arlene Atherton
Victor Brockitt
Gertruda Dykstra
Rath French
Clara, Kramer
Vernie Martindale
Zada Morgan
Mary Pring
Henry Schipper Gilpin
Wilbur Sticker
Norbert Weatherwax
Gevesth
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Fay Croharing
Rt Gaar
Amoli Hartman
Ellen Pollard
Gwendolyn Roberts
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Eleanor Dykstre
Charles Kramer
Harry Miler
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Ance
Ral
Badie
Beth
Farmer Gforgs
PROM
Infermathon
SRY
ALLOS
Seventown
Virginia Garety
Ulm
Clintos Auto Radiator Co
Zad St
Ind Ave
Ciimtea
Iowa
Maid-Rite Sandwich Shop
Fourth Ave
Clinton, Lows
F. Kadyk & Son
Purina
Texaco
Fulton
A. M. Blodgett
LAW
Fulton, Ilinois
G. H. Thompson
Walter Electric Shop
Tri-City
Linoia
Considine
Liscala Way
Bush’s Barber & Beauty Shop
Fuloa
GEF Stukas
J. €. Warner's
Yic-Lithave
Fulton, IH
J. Warner
Widith
J.M. Fay & Son
Fulton, Ill
Clinton National Bank
Clinton
SB. A. Young
Co. WH. Young
Roy Hutchison
A. F. Robnson
Amonists
Clinton Savings Bank
Sixth Avenue
Second Street
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