The Stars and Stripes Essay by Merle Caine
Merle Caine outlines the history of the American flag from ancient banners through Betsy Ross legend to the modern Stars and Stripes. He notes flag design rules, construction processes, and the navy’s role in production, ending with Flag Day on June 14.
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Merle Caine
Stars and Stripes
Frank Caine
Knoxville
United States
Franklin
Congress
Betsy Ross
Philadelphia
Betsy
Navy Department of the
Brooklyn Navy Yard
New England
Uncle Sam
Airdome to Open Soon Under Brinton's Charge
W F Brinton plans extensive improvements at the Airdome with raised seating and rain or shine shelter. He will run nightly programs in a non selfish spirit and offer one free night to old soldiers and another to the Ladies Relief Corps. Churches may use the venue for union meetings gratis on Sundays. Ministers and church members are urged to inspect the Airdome as a cooler alternative to the park. Opening date forthcoming.
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W. F. Brinton
Airdome
Sage and Sulphur Hair Tonic Sold By Wyeth Company
Historically used for hair darkening and growth sage and sulphur were once brewed at home. Now Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur offers a ready to use tonic sold by druggists for 50c and 1.00, with direct shipments from Wyeth Chemical Company in New York City.
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Wyeth
Wyeth Chemical Company
Cortlandt St
New York City
Preaching Services Set for Sabbath at Walnut Schoolhouse
Notice states preaching services will be held Sabbath afternoon at 3 30 at the Walnut schoolhouse near Verdi all are cordially invited.
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Walnut Schoolhouse
Verdi
Home at Madison and Third Ave Sold at Public Auction
Property on the corner of Madison Street and Third Avenue, formerly listed under T. O. Foley, has drawn attention in a recent public record. The sale details and purchaser remain filed with local authorities.
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Madison St
3Rd Ave
Lecture and concert at West Chester church announced
Announcement Extraordinary notes a lecture and concert at the M. KE. church in West Chester on May 20. Nearby, 783 Dr W E Anderson began groundwork for a new home on West Washington street. The house will be 30 by 32 feet with eight rooms and a cement block foundation, with the couple planning to move in by November. A loan offer from Chas D Gorham of Garden City Kansas promises prompt interest and principal payments with guaranteed repayment.
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M. KE
West Chester
W. E. Anderson
West Washington Street
Chas. D. Gorham
Garden City
Kan
Pleasant talk with Dan Wenger at Rothschilds store
In Washington last week Dan Wenger praised by Wayland readers for cheerful conduct and customer care at the Rothschilds dry goods shop. Rothschild greets visitors as a friendly proprietor in lively social notes from Wayland News. Elsewhere Nellie Wilson and Hazel Addison, seniors at Iowa State University, visited Miss Mary Carpenter in town before departing on the 10:25 train.
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Washington
Rothschilds
Dan Wenger
Wayland
Dan
Rothschild
Wayland News
Nellie Wilson
Hazel Addison
Nevada
Mary Carpenter
State University
Iowa City
Columbus Gazette
Mrs. Hall Attends Fortnightly Club Reception in Washington
Mrs W F Hall visited Washington Thursday evening to attend a Fortnightly Club reception at the W H Hughes home and sang several selections. Mr Hall joined her Saturday evening and they returned on the Gazette in May.
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W. F. Hall
W. H. Hughes
Mrs Kreger Treated Amid Typhoid Symptoms
Mrs Charles Kreger showed typhoid like symptoms yesterday and a nurse Miss Hopengardner from Washington was procured last evening. Local report from Keota Eagle dated May 13.
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Charles Kreger
Washington visitors greet Miss Bates of Columbus City
Mrs Iola Humble and Miss Cleda Baird arrived from Washington to visit Miss Hattie Bates in Columbus City as reported by the Columbus Gazette on May 13.
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Iola Humble
Cleda Baird
Washington
Hattie Bates
Columbus City
Columbus Gazette
Frank George Family Visiting Columbus Relatives
Mr and Mrs Frank George and their son Frank of Washington are visiting relatives in Columbus this week per the Columbus Gazette May 13.
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Frank George
Frank
Washington
Columbus Gazette
Jones Couple Travel to Washington and Richland Visit
B Jones and his wife left Saturday evening for Washington and Richland to visit their children. The note mentions Keota Hagle dated May 13.
Aljvin Allen Returns to Washington After Visit
Aljvin Allen returned Saturday afternoon to Washington after several days visit with his parents.
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Aljvin Allen
Washington
Waysland News
Doctor Allen and wife and P H Krapil Visit Washington
Wayland News reports that Doctor Allen and his wife accompanied by P H Krapil ran up to Washington Monday afternoon. The note confirms a brief daytime trip with no further details provided.
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Doctor Allen
P. H. Krapil
Washington
Wayland News
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised as blood treatment
An advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal remedy that treats catarrh by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. It claims high medical regard, emphasizes a combination of tonics and blood purifiers, and offers testimonials. Product sold by druggists for 75 cents. and recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
J H Grush Remodels Home on West Main Street
J H Grush remodeled his residence on West Main Street this spring, updating the structure and exterior.
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J. H. Grush
West Main Street
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