Doctor Craik Remembered as Washington’s Trusted Surgeon
Elmo Scott Watson recounts the long neglected grave of Dr. James Craik, chief physician of the Continental army and close friend of George Washington. Craik’s life spanned from 1754 frontier surgery to Yorktown and his final years spent near Mount Vernon, with a granite monument and renewed honors marking his enduring service.
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Elmo Scott Watson
George Washington
James Craik
Doctor Craik
Presbyterian Meeting House Restoration Committee
Alexandria
Patriot Army
Virginia Provisional Regiment
Craik
Joshua Fry
Fry
Wills Creek
Washington
Fort Necessity
Great Meadows
Braddock
Fort Duquesne
Monongahela
Virginia
Maryland
Cy Hand
Fort Pitt
Virginia Provincial Service
Port Tobacco
Charles County
Daniel Jenifer
Marianne Ewell
Belle Air
Prince William County
Craiks
Washingtons
Mount Vernon
Boston
America
Great Britain
West Indies
Count Rochambeau
Newport
R. L
Shippen
John Cochran
Army
Til
Yorktown
France
James McHenry
United States
General Washington
New Jap Temple Planned in Concrete at Tokyo’s Asakusa Hongan
Officials announce the first reinforced concrete Buddhist temple in Japan for the rebuilt Asakusa Hongan in Tokyo. The quake of 1923 showed wood construction lacks permanence, so the exterior will resemble polished hardwood while interior uses traditional temple woods. Estimated cost about 1.509 million dollars, with a fundraising campaign begun.
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Japan
Coney Island
Tokyo
OM Cials
Large Generous Sample of Old Time Remedy Free to Readers
An old-time remedy, Pastor Koenig's Nervine, is offered free to readers. The Koenig Medicine Co. claims factories worldwide and asks readers to mail for a large sample at their expense, citing the formula from German doctors and nationwide distribution. Address Koenig Medicine Co., 1045 North Wells Street, Chicago, Illinois.
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Pastor Koenig
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Silenced Conversation About a Chiropractor Confrontation
A Boston Transcript quip recounts a scene where one person silences another who bores with chatter about spinal cases. The remark highlights a humorous clash over a young chiropractor and unwanted medical talk.
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Boston Transcript
The Best Thing About Defeat Sayings
A reflective quote notes the value of defeat as a teacher and warns against bitterness. It emphasizes resilience, growth, and maintaining composure after losses.
Woman Spots Nervous Man With Package At Doorstep
A Chicago woman witnesses a nervous man with a package exit a taxicab, place the parcel on a doorstep and flee. She calls police who discover two kittens inside the box, prompting no explosion.
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Chicago
Borax Ad Promises Easier Childrens Laundry
Mothers struggle with keeping children’s clothes clean. The ad claims 20 Male Team Borax loosens dirt when clothes soak. It advises adding Borax during soaking and washing with soap.
Bygones and Hash Talk Sparkters Parody
The quotation exchange jokes about letting bygones be and avoiding conflict, with a wry nod to hash as a modern punchline. The compact dialogue contrasts past grievances with contemporary restraint, hinting at social humor and tone.
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