Boy Scout History and World Service Milestones
A retrospective recounts the 1910 launch of the Boy Scouts of America by William Boyce and Baden-Powell’s influence, highlighting the 25 000 scouts at a Washington jamboree and the growth to over 3 million members, 82,000 troops, and 1 500 paid leaders. It notes international reach, world jamborees, and the movement’s mission of service and world brotherhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Willam D. Boyce
Chicago
Boyer
Jad
Boyce
Baden-Powell
England
America
Boy Scouts of America
Washington
Washington ‘Monument
Western Hemisphere
Potomac
Congress
Scout Ing
World Brotherhood
Russia
Germany
Italy
Netherlands
Upward Flight Sets New Altitude Record by Lieut. Adam
Flight Lieutenant M. J. Adam, strapped into a Bristol monoplane, ascends rather than descends to a record height of 3,699 feet at Farnborough, Hampshire, aided by an oxygen-connected helmeted suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Adam
Adam
Femnborough
Hampshire
England
Sheriff Orders Gar Thiefs to Serve Sentences
On July 3 Pherrit Emery Johnson took Alvin Wallace to the State penitentiary where he will serve from one to ten years for auto theft. Norman Hall, juvenile, was sent to the State Industrial School at Oaden. A recent parolee from the school has caused concern after returning home and stealing an automobile, then being overtaken by the sheriff.
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Pherrit
Emery Johnson
Alvin
Wallace
Norman Hall
Oaden
Young Will
Ashley Forest Offers Recreational Interests
J Wayland Mattison describes the Ashley National Forest in Utah and Wyoming, highlighting the High Uinta Primitive Area and its King’s Peak crown, rugged scenery, and extensive trails. It details Moon Lake resort access, camping, fishing, and trailhead routes from Urie, Lincoln Highway, and Uintah Park with multiple campgrounds and pack outfits available. The piece envisions growing recreation and preservation of pioneer-era experiences in a vast, largely uncharted landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley National Forest
Utah
Wyoming
Uints Mountain Range
Uinta Range
United States
King’s Peak
Forest Service
King's Peak
Moon Lake
Lake Fork
Yellowstone Canyon
Swift Creek
Wey
High Uinta
Mountain Home
Altonah
Yellowstone Creek
Canyon
Swift
Urie
Wyo
Fort Bridger
Lymen
Ure
Mountain View
Caina Meadows
China Meadows
Henry's Fork
Lincoln Highway
Henry's Fork Park
Uintah Basin
Treveler
Poses Utall
Fort Duchesne
Ulan
Uinta Mountains
Roosevelt
Uintah Park
Wintah Canyon
Uintah River
United River
Chain Lakes
Aimber Jine
Hare
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Boy Scout
World Service
Roberts Pass
Atwood Basin
Attwood Lake
Lake Atwood
Atwood Lake
Timber One
Painter Basin
Green River
Ulnta Range
Green Lakes Resort
Roy Scnut
Washington Monument
Ecouts
San Angelo
Texan
Sheep Creek Canyon
Jeberson Park
Miantis
Bute
Palisade Park
None Creek
Bitte
Bummer Vacuoming. Co
Asimcy National Forest
Ash
Ashley Forest
J. Wayland Mattison
Bridger Lake
L.d.s.business College
North Main
Salt Lake City
Uta
Wosetch
Titi Wey
Coonere
Insea
Andy
General Motor
Hohe
Utah Motor Company
Tut
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!