Father of American Navy Claimed by Jones Barry
A writer notes claims that John Paul Jones and John Barry are both regarded as fathers of the American navy. Jones born 1747 in Scotland, first commanded the Alfred, praised for naval feats and the Drake victory, died 1792 in Paris. Barry born 1745 in Ireland, sailed for Philadelphia 1760, commanded Lexington, Effingham, Raleigh, and Alliance, becoming a 1794 commodore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Paul Jones
Indianapolis News
Scotland
Virginia
Drake
Paris
Annapolis
John Barry
Ireland
Philadelphia
Lexington
Effingham
Raleigh
Alliance
Most Ancient Corn From Pre-Inca Peru Examined
The article discusses domestication of corn, noting ancient Peruvian kernels with modern preservation, comparisons to Mound Builder corn, and teosinte as a relative. It suggests thousand generation consistency and hopes future genetics may reveal maize development mysteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Ohio Valley
Middle West
Feet of Clay in Biblical and Cultural Usage
The phrase feet of clay denotes earthly weaknesses in an idol or figure. It appears in Daniel where the statue’s feet of iron and clay are shattered by a stone. In Benares priests wash a god’s feet of clay yearly after Ganges cleansing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel U
Benares
India
Ganges
Buckingham Jewels and Dazzling Attire of a Noble Duke
The Duke of Buckingham carried immense jewel wealth, with his collection valued at 300000 pounds. He wore diamond buttoned clothes, diamond hat bands, cockades, earrings, and pearl ropes, often imprisoned in jewels at social events. In Paris 1625 he ordered 27 suits of lavish embroidery and gems, including a white velvet suit set with diamonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Villiers
Duke of
Buckingham
Paris
Lafayette’s Muddy Welcome in Gallipolis 1825
During Gen. Lafayette’s 1825 visit to Gallipolis Ohio residents laid a carpet from the boat landing to the river bank to honor him. He stepped off the boat and walked through the mud to the bank, receiving cheers from locals.
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Lafayette
Ohio
Gen
Gallipolis
America
Notables and Mahogany in Founding Era Artifacts
The text links mahogany to key moments in American history. It notes Patrick Henry’s death in a mahogany chair and cites mahogany chairs used by Grant and Lee at Appomattox. It also mentions a mahogany writing table used by George Mason for drafting the Virginia Bill of Rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Patrick Henry
Appomattox
Grant
Lee
George Mason
Duty and the Sage of Chinatown
The saying by Hi Ho, a Chinatown sage, notes duty as a stern initial taskmaster that ultimately becomes a trusted ally. The observation frames duty as a transforming force guiding conduct and loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi Ho
Chinatown
Janet Takes a Hand
A brief social column by Ethel A Lyons notes Janet engages in community work and plans a charitable event through the McClure Syndicate network. The piece highlights Janet’s involvement with local groups and her active role in organizing assistance efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel A. Lyons
McClure Newspaper
WNU Service
The Matchmaker Plan That Comes Clean
Janet Stearns schemes to help Daphne win Roger Fairlee by inviting Daphne for a visit and staging a dinner. Daphne proves capable, tempts Roger with hospitality, then reveals she and Janet orchestrated the ruse. The duo decide they will handle household chores themselves henceforth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Stearns
Arthur
Daphne
Roger Fairlee
Roger
Janet
Ducky Medwick Hammers Balls in Florida Swing
Ducky Medwick of the Cardinals is shown on a St. Petersburg course after crushing a long drive in a swing that mirrors his hitting form in the National League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Medwick
Cardinals
St. Petersburg
Fla
Union League Library Houses 30000 Volumes in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Union League preserves a vast library of about 30,000 volumes including Civil War records and literary works. The collection underlines the organization’s historical and cultural mission for research and public access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Union League Hage
Loon's Wings Are Small
The loon’s tiny wings, suited for swimming, require a running start on water to take off.
Wayland Club Reorganization Meeting on January
The Commercial club at Wayland reassembled with C. K. Schantz as president and a petition to rename it the Community club. Members discussed plans for a blacktop link on No. 78 to No. 149 at Hedrick and gravel work from Ben Eicher corner to Merrimac. The board provided refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Wittmer
Wayland
Commercial Club
C. K. Schantz
Curtiss McKinnon
Hedrick
Ben Eicher
Merrimac
Farm Bureau
Wayland’s Women’s Farm Bureau
Clara Wenger
Victor Stacy
Minnie Weaver
Louise White
E. C. Allen
Edd Kauffman
Clara Neff
Lillian Wyse
Clair Sodergren
Jess Eicher
C. E. Rhum
Don Hays
A. C. Wenger
Will Allen
Lena McClintie
Alice Kaufman
Lucy Lance
Ralph Roth
Jake Roth
Ella Shively
W. E. Wood
Bertha Shumaker
Sadie Henss
Fred Nichols
Loder
Joe Zihlman
Aaron Leichty
Leichty
John Martin
Leonard Martin
Eva Ballard
Magierrau
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Iowa Daily Press
Des Moines, In
IDPA
Harry Nestle
Carroll
K. J. Daly
H. L. Kruchten
Daly
West Liberty
Kruchten
Denison
Johnny
Johnny Horan
Milwaukee
Chicago
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Official
Washington Directory
Richard Stewart
Ethel Grecian
R. R. Noonan
W. P. Rawn
Helen Cresswell
Harriet Coulter
Harold Putnam
Mahonry
George County
Lester B. Krabill
Kyle County
Ned Morrow
Harve P. Wilson
Fred Bauer
A. OC. Peterson
S. Second Ave
Washington, Iowa
Optometrists
Lemmon
John W. Lemmon
East Side Square
Ralph W Thompson
Washington Loan & Trust
Watocl
Lloyd Lytle
W. H. Fulton
E. F
C. E. Lemley
EEE Ccebeiereid
Kyle Park
Marian
Bailey
Frank V. Miller
J. B. Lemmon
Lester H. Orr
O. F. Boller
J. H. Squire
Will Dupuis
W. Carl Hedges
Fred Reid
City, Library
Eva Denny
Homer Stephen
Lemley & Yard General Insurance
East Main Street
Washington Independent School District
B. A. Ralston
Harland W. Meadee
Della Patton
Ethel McCreedy
School Board
Glenn Mace
Ralph W. Thompson
P. L. Eiter
Z, J. Pease
A. EB. Atchison
C. W. Tucker
Jones Funeral Home
Sherman'’S Funeral Home
West Main St
Court House
Theodore B. Bailey
Nicola
North Side Square
Phone
W. Livingston
Eveready
S&s
Lowa
Chiropractors
Dk. Chas. C. Brown
Jones
Barry
Duke
Butcher and Baker
WXV
Ducky
Ducky Medwick
Philadelphia Union League Library
Wayland School
Ing
Orval Meyer
Anna Leyb
Richland
W. A. Shaffer
Edith Yount
Mt. Pleasant
McGuire
Woodrow Miller
Woodrow
Frank Nebel
J. E. Davies
Mary Wyse
C. K Sechantz
A B. Magdefrau
Winfield
Austin Snell
Paul Leichty
Helen Mac
Leonard Leichty
John Stauffer
Lydia Steckly
Albany
Oregon
Jacob Leichty
Earl Berkshire
Ben Bicher
Berkshire Cafe
Dixie Dugan
Nixie
Mickey
Striebel
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