Washington's Generals and Their Fates Across America
An account lists major generals under Washington in the Revolutionary War and their later destinies. It notes dates of death or life after the conflict, captures prisoners, postwar offices, and rewards from Congress, including de Steuben’s annuity and Stark’s 1822 pension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lafayette
Stark
St Clair
Heath
Lincoln
Gates
Knox
Moultrie
Schuyler
Mifflin
Sullivan
Putnam
Spencer
Greene and McDougall
Lord Sterling
Thomas
de Kalb
Camden
Wooster
Ridgefield
New Hampshire
McDougall and
Congress
New York
Boston
St. Clair
Northwest Territory
Baron de Steuben
Oneida County
N. Y
John Stark
Wolves chase ends with six wolves captured near West Point
Story County observers report John Roberts and a Rhodes party pursued wolves with hounds near West Point last Sunday. They captured six wolves as farmers complain of pig and chicken losses, including eight pigs taken from Frank Kiser in one night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Roberts
Rhodes
West Point
Frank Kiser
Collins Liberator
Baseball Player Nominated for County Treasurer Faces Scrutiny
A county party convened to nominate a treasurer candidate, praising a prominent former baseball player. Delegates praised his character while a critic asked if scarce good men require a baseball player for the county’s top office. The chair replied, noting the candidate’s question.
Bucklen’s Amnic Salve Sold At Bosworth Drug
Advertisement urges readers to stock Bucklen's Amnic Salve for injuries and ulcers, claiming it is the best on earth. Promotes availability at L. M. Bosworth's drug store for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
L. M. Bosworth
Homeseekers Excursions to Northwest West Southwest
Excur sion tickets at greatly reduced rates are on sale to the territory indicated. Standard and tourist sleeping cars free reclining chair cars and the best of everything. For full particulars apply to agents C. and N. W. Ry. 6 15th.
First Chloroform Use Sparks Medical Era in Edinburgh
In November 1847 three doctors including Dr. Simpson inhaled chloroform at a Edinburgh supper, causing immediate unconsciousness. The night is marked as the start of modern anesthesia. Eleven days later the first public trial occurred at Edinburgh infirmary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson
Aneesthesia
Russia
Edinburgh
Dr. Simpson
Dr. Keith
Dr. Duncan
Edinburgh Infirmary
Muffling In Spain by J A Hart in Argonaut
The observer notes Spain’s clothing as unusually heavy cloaks with plush linings and two tone colors. Men wrap cloaks around heads and throats with hoods sometimes, mufflers bound over heads leaving only one ear eye and nostril exposed.
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Spain
America
J. A. Hart
Argonaut
Lanark Whuppity Scoorte Clash Celebrated Each Year
The Lanark custom Whuppity Scoorte is observed with a nightly town bell at 6 from March to September. On opening night youths gather at the cross, parade the parish church three times, then the Lanark lads and New Lanark boys duel with caps on strings as sole weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanark
Scotland
Lanark Boys
Too Much Lungs Ends Career of Champion John Dwyer
The Brooklyn boxer John Dwyer quit boxing to work in a counting room. He died within a year from tuberculosis. The article attributes his decline to the loss of ring strength and resulting vulnerability to disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
John Dwyer
Brooklyn
A Sure Remedy in a Domestic Scheme
A Baltimore News quip notes a playful ruse where one person plans a surprise for John but fears discovery. The counter suggestion is to disguise with a towel on the head and invite him to stay home to help remove carpets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Baltimore News
Love Triangle Overring Engagement Query
The speaker declares love for George over Frank and notes George would not object to her wearing the engagement ring Frank gave her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert
George
Injured Man in Streetcar Fall Still Unhealed
A Chicago Post clipping reports a man tossed from a street car and badly hurt. The jury in his damages case remains out as physicians assess his condition.
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Chicago Post
Complain Less and Fault Fewer, urged in Atchison Globe
The Atchison Globe quotes a terse admonition to avoid complaints and fault finding, urging reconsideration and restraint in scrutinizing others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison Globe
A Terrifying Hat Falls Foul in Fez Court
Benjamin Constant, traveling in Morocco, sought court acceptance in Fez wearing his normal evening clothes. The Moors found black garments vulgar and jeered. When Constant snapped his opera hat at the crowd, the sultan judged the hat hideous saying he could not wear such contrivance on his head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Constant
Morocco
Fez
New York Staats-Zeitung
Europe
Musky Debate Sparks on Wisconsin Lake
A stranger and an old guide argue over the pronunciation of musky muskellunge during a first fishing trip on a northern Wisconsin lake. The stranger cites Webster while the guide bets Webster never caught a musky, underscoring rival pride in regional fishing lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Webster
Chicago Tribune
Government to start Free Delivery System in Ames
Beginning June first the Government will establish Free Delivery System Ames. This will necessitate subscribers to the Daily Capital not having lock boxes to wait until the following day for their papers. Arrangements have been made with L. M. Gibson of the City Store to deliver the Capital each evening. Subscribers should call Mr. Gibson to arrange delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
L. M. Gibson
Mr. Gibson
Texas and Missouri Rail Tour Ad Promises Prosperity
A June 16 trip offer from Missouri to Indian Territory and Texas via M. K. and T. Ry with Li stopovers and a final return by July invites readers to visit Texas. For details contact Katy in St. Louis.
Real Estate Loans Offer Flexible Payments
Story County Bank advertises loans on which borrowers may pay any amount on any day and alter payment dates. The notice emphasizes no commission on such loans and suggests refinancing existing loans to reduce the rate.
Texas and BackFare Announcement Rail Travel
A travel notice offers $15.00 to Texas and back valid June 16 to July 1 with stopovers via M. K. & T. Ry. Missouri to all lines including Indian Territory and Texas. Return by July 7 1903. Inquiries directed to Katy St. Louis for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Missouri
Indian Territory
Clinton
Kincaid
Kansas
Wias
Katy
St. Louis
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Washington’s
Story County Newslets
Jay G. Dutton
Minnie A. Mills
California
Los Angeles
Denver
Rio Grande
Mills
Seattle
Journal
Wilson Dailey
Illinois
Dailey
Malory Dailey
Grant Township
Thomas Hemstock
Maxwell
Tjernagel
Story City
Story City Herald
Tena Ryen
John Brown
Emanuel’s
Hermark
Tores Ryen
Shortman Farm
Mr. Brown
Slater
Roland
Mons C. Grove
Salems Church
Sandyen
Grove
JE Davis
Ames, IA
Chiocroform
Frank
Waterman’s Ideal
IDEAL
L. E. Waterman
Geo. E. Baker
Bower & Perkins
Iowa
UST
Waseca White Rose
J. W. Adams
Grocrey
Judisch Bros
Parley Sheldon
F. H. Schleiter
Ass't Cash
Story County Bank
Western National Bank
Knautile, Kachod & Kahne
First National Bank
Chicago
Marshalltown
Des Moines Savings Bank
Des Moines
Surance
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