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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1914
Page
6
A detailed design for a 22 by 87 foot six room house suited to narrow lots. Center stair, single chimney for dining and kitchen, ventilating closets, and future electrical cooking options. Emphasizes air flow, practical closets, and economy with room for a living dining area and potential summer kitchen.
Oxford scientist B H B Poulton highlights a coral reef drilling trial at Funafuti as the only major test of Darwin's reef formation theory. The bore hole reached 1100 feet, yielding shallow-water core and findings that challenge the notion of general laxity in earlier views by Darwin and Dana.
The article recalls Robert Morris as the financier of the American Revolution often called the banker of the revolution. It notes Morris stayed behind when Congress fled Philadelphia, aided Washington’s army with funds, and faced distress as Philadelphia residents left.
Seglome relates how Robert Morris sought funds and secured money through a pledge of security and honor. In 1780 Morris helped establish a Philadelphia bank with allies to build credit and enable Congress to finance the army, heading a subscription list with £10,000 as seed.
The article recalls Thomas Jefferson as a young chair of the Declaration committee who authored language shaping human rights and independence. It notes Congress altered the text but Jefferson’s influence helped found a free nation and that opinions about him ranged from demagogue to great political democrat.
Morrin, dining with the Spanish minister, learns of Washington’s depleted stores. A ship arrives with 90 tons of lead as ballast. He accepts one half and arranges 100 workers to cast bullets overnight, sending needed ammunition to the army.
A stylized patriotic verse by E. Kiser celebrating the nation's birthday. The speaker urges unity beyond politics, praises freedom, and notes public celebration, parades, and competing pride while acknowledging critics and law enforcement.
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