Benedict Arnold's Wife and the Loyalist Tie
Mrs Margaret Shippen, wife of Benedict Arnold, is depicted as a fashionable Philadelphia figure whose connections to Major Andre and English society are said to have influenced Arnold. The account describes her role in Arnold's vanity, exile, and the espionage crisis at West Point, with suggestions that her loyalties aided the conspiracy and André's fate.
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Benedict Arnold
Republic
Arnold
Washington
Ivis
Andre
Arpol
Aaron Burr
Benedict Arnoldos
Alexander Hamilton
General Lafayette
West Point
Mra. Arnold
Major Andre
West Joint
General Washington
Margaret Bhippen
Philadelphia
Hnglish
Howe
Miss Shippen
Bella
Miss Shippon
England
Mies
Margaret Shippen
Congraas
George
T Ee Andre
Majorirs
Messoner
Mrife
Iin
Gan
Xeosius
Gland
Hia
Meson
Negro Colonization Debated for Hawaii and Philippines
Dec 11 Washington reports war department may push colonization of the Negro race in Hawaii and the Philippines. Experts to study ethnology and economics. Thomas Fortune appointed to study the Philippines. Debate includes citizenship, labor, and potential race tensions.
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Washington
War Department
Hawaii
Philippines
South
Africa
Ew Island
Burton
Wawaii
United States
Seid
America
Root
Thomas Fortune
New York
New York Times
Oranges and Lemons Nostalgia From Seed to Steamship Deals
In a reminiscence the speaker recalls oranges and lemons from earlier days. He recalls scarce fruit, high prices, and the joy of a single orange, bought or gifted, with mentions of a Philadelphia import trip and an 1853 newspaper advertisement announcing fresh Havana oranges for sale. The piece blends personal memory with a note on changing fruit commerce.
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Mly
Philadelphia
Cama
Blank
Detroit Tree Press
May the Lord Preserve You or Pickle You to All Eternity
A Frenchman returning to Paris after a stay with an English friend in London writes a letter of thanks. His limited English leads him to adopt a traditional French closing but he misreads one word. He ends with the audacious question May the Lord pickle you and your family to all eternity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
London
Uses of Salt and Warring Birds
Salt cleans cups and stained silver and restores faded colors while cleaning bamboo and willow furniture. It serves as a dentifrice and can smother flames from dripping fat or chimney fires. A Country Life note observes birds chasing in a cycle of misdirected aggression among species.
Bible Student and the First Appearance of Holy
A Sunday school member tests children's Bible knowledge asking where the word holy first occurs. After a pause a sharp urchin answers humorously that it appears on the cover.
Bears chase three bases myth debunked in front line tale
It notes a popular belief among some girls that bald men are drawn to the front. Thora suggests a method via Insy mao's meduens. The subject prefers not to risk health by working between meals and avoids strenuous effort.
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Ohoran
Fron
Thora
Mao
Lolos of Chinese Turkestan Described by Uyit Saya
The Lolos wear a loose blouse and wide trousers beneath a felt cloak, with hair braided into a horn above the forehead. Women wear short embroidered jackets over plaited skirts, bare feet contrasting with Chinese feet. The writer notes their dignified figure, family gathering by a log fire, cooking a cow, and use of wooden spoons with tubs for meals, no beds, and a grain chest as a bed-like feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. ML Uyitsaya
Patti Sings Lullaby to Foundling at Hotel
A tale recalls Mme Patti soothing a hotel foundling who recognizes the star and exclaims her name. The article also notes fashion in artificial teeth, varying by country, and describes Saharan and other regional childrearing customs with stark cultural contrast.
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Benedict Arnold's
Elis
Negro Colony
Far East
Robert Ward
Maxey’s
Geo. A. Williams
Roxbury
Botanic
Atlanta
Anderson
Orr-Gray Drag Co
Wilhite & Wilhite
Brans Pharmacy
KR. B.V Wars
Ae Pesca
Hue
Cnn
Warly
Missel Thrush
Rock
Wren
Battl
Mme, Patti
Queen of Song
Patti
Mmne
Mme
Italy
Spain
China
South America
Japan
Esko
Moody's Colportagh Library
Wilhite & Wilhite, Crussists
South Carolina
Archer
ORRIB
Anderson Phosphate and Oil CO
Frank Joimeon & Co
Church Street
J. P. Todd
Lesser & Company
Lesser's
Ghia Peisang
Anderson County
Doxote
Doren
Pozen Lakes Hata
Ubly
Real Vale
Dorets
Flamneletia Vegutorsiel
Fabio Die Voth
Barzains
Giushayne
Aly
Aa Wa
al Evtors
Ile
Malu
Arion Tigilves
Tony
NEW Line Clothing and Gents
Chesterfield
Masonic Temple
Lesser & CO
Orr-Gray & Co
Western and Atlantic Railway
Nashville, Chattanooga and
Acme Paint and Cement Care
Acme Paint & Cement. CO
F. B. Grayton & Co., Draggista, Anderson,’ 8
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