Historic Happenings
On this day in 1948, Maine's Margaret Chase Smith was elected to the Senate. When her term began in 1949, she became the first woman to have served in both houses of Congress.
- The Old Farmer's Everyday Almanac Calendar; Fri 13 Sep 2013
Poor Richard's Advice
A slip of the foot you may soon recover,
But a slip of the tongue you may never get over.
- Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard's Almanack, 1747
- The Old Farmer's Everyday Almanac Calendar; Sat/Sun 14/15 Sep 2013
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