Ireland and the Union Jack A Century of Change
The Philadelphia Ledger notes Ireland may push a constitutional change to the Union Jack, recounting the flag’s history from St George, St Andrew, and St Patrick crosses to the present design. It ties evolving symbolism to peace prospects and recalls a 19th century idea of hospitality tied to kissing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union. Inc
Ireland
Stplain
St.George
Scotland
Sir Walter Scott
Perth
Philadelphi Ledger
Castoria Brand Reminder Amid Child Care Missteps
A jumbled reminiscence recalls Castoria as a trusted remedy for infants and children. The tale centers on a mother guiding Judy, age three, through a moment of misbehavior and the social cue of a candy offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy
Aris
Swamp Root Kidney Liver and Bladder Remedy
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a pure non stimulant herbal medicine for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It claims safety and strength, offers samples for ten cents, and lists two bottle sizes. A Wisconsin note recalls a Boston Transcript item about a new social game among youths labeled Christianity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr.Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer,& Co
Binghamton, N. C
Wisconsin
Boston Transcript
My Face Is My Fortune Says Wealth Brings No Happiness
In a terse exchange the woman declares that her face is her fortune while he counters that wealth does not ensure happiness. The dialogue hints at a broader theme that riches do not guarantee joy.
Origins of the U S Department of Agriculture
The piece argues that executive departments, especially Agriculture, expanded from a $1,000 seed fund in 1889 to a vast, costly federal bureaucracy. It outlines the department’s origins, growth in staff and spending, and questions the cost to the public, urging transparency and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
United States
Post Office
Patent Office
State Department
Board of Agriculture
Benjamin Franklin
England
Pennsylvanian
Patents
H. L. Ellsworth
Congress
Isaac Newton
Grover Cleveland
Haphazard growth of the fisheries bureau
A historical view of the U S Bureau of Fisheries shows how a small 1871 creation within the Department of Commerce expanded into a large multifaceted agency. The piece traces budget rises from 5 000 to over 1 200 000 and notes added duties beyond fishery care, including fur bearing management, while questioning efficiency and focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Fisheries
Department of Commerce
Congress
Smithsonian Institution
Spencer Fullerton Baird
Noth
Luther
Italish Cultural
Bureau
Alaska
Executive Branch
Feleries Service
Coset
Fisheries Bureau
Dropping the Pilot on an Outgoing Steamer
A humorous exchange aboard an outbound steamer as pilot drops are explained. Mr Old-Timer and Miss Knowall discuss incompetence while the pilot is let go, with a wry note on catching errors before the voyage proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missnowall
Aliss Wise
Misa Knowall
Misa Wise
Miss Knowanl
Miss Wise
Harper's Magazine
Vienna Introduces Tax on All Printed Advertising
The Vienna municipality has enacted a tax on all forms of printed advertising. The new levy targets advertising in newspapers and similar media with rates up to thirty percent for luxury articles and amusements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Vienna
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Bayer
Aspiria
Sporn
Spordn
Spohn Medical Company
Moshen
Indiana
British Empire
Change
Braming
Fletcher
Mir
Hill
Hill Co, Ortroit
Pers
Echutie
Martin
Martin's
Sam
Edward G. Lowry
Ington
Weste
Sion
Elvic
Ecankern
Wrigley
Rena Ans Rae
Wdich
Nitie
Pilkey
St.ates
E. I. C. Peters Mill CO
Omaha
Neb
Adrian
Bellars
Bellans
Iide
J W. Bs Young, Inc
Sigil
N. U
Des Moines
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