Fraunces Tavern Restored as Washington Farewell Site
The article describes Fraunces Tavern in New York City as it would appear to George Washington, with modern features like electric lights and an elevator, and details the 1907 restoration by the Sons of the Revolution. It recounts the 1774 to 1907 history, tablet unveilings, and the building’s evolution, including brickwork from Broad Street and Pearl Street facades and a $150,000 restoration funded by Frederick Tallmadge’s endowment.
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Washington
Fraunces
Broad Street
New York
Virginia
Franklin
Fraunces’ Tavern
New York City
Sons of the Revolution
Chamber of Commercce
Fraunces' Tavern
Queen's Head Tavern
Chamber of Commerce
Committee of Correspondence
W. H. Mersereau
Thay
Tarrytown
Holland
Pearl Street
Sam” Fraunces
Frederick 8. Tallmadge
Washington the Friend of Peace and the Grape-Nuts Promotion
A mixed ad and excerpted text promotes peace by denouncing war and extols Grape-Nuts and Postum Cereals. It cites Washington’s plea for humanity, claims brain and nerve benefits from phosphate of potash, and shares a testimonial from a female writer praising Grape-Nuts for sustained brain power and nourishment for mother and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Carey
Bho
Des Moines Convention Plans and State Politics
Des Moines reports Iowa Democratic Central Committee decisions to hold two conventions in Cedar Rapids on March 26 and Sioux City on July 7, with a representation basis tying delegates to votes for Claude Porter. The piece covers depositors seeking state action on Seymour bank aftermath, temperance organizing, typhoid outbreaks among the poor, land sales for state grounds, and various state notices including drainage opposition and militia inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Democratic State Tantral
Cedar Rapids
Sioux City
Miller
Price
Mointy
Business Men’s Committee
Hia City
Claude R. Porter
Centerville
Tim C. Clary
New Hampton
Chickasaw County
Conventort
Mr Porter
Harry Nash
Perry
W. Mercer
Iowa City
J. ¥. McGinty
Knowiton
A. Douglan
Adel
Denver
Bryan
Dalton
Tenth
Iowa
William J. Bryan
Democratic State Central Committee of
Comanche Pete Blames Fleas for Indian Restlessness
In a questioning by the investigating committee, Comanche Pete, a noted ascaut, bluntly attributes the evident unrest among the Indians to fleas. He puffed on his pipe and answered, offering a simple, provocative explanation.
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Comanche Pete
Millions In Gata and Barley Yield Prospects For 1909
Farmers urged to plant oats and barley with high yielding Salzer varieties. Emperor William Oats reportedly led 1907 yields by 60 bushels per acre. Silver King Barley touted as Wisconsin Station’s top yielder in 1907. Mail 10c and address to Salter Seed Co for original seed catalog and samples. Mention of modern seeds and related farm products.
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Salzer
William
Darley
Isconsin
John A. Salter
Crouse
Wic
Amelia
The Ruling Passion and a Grim Bank Letter
A young man asks a booker about his fall and only child. The banker nods gravely then smiles and tells him to file his notice and return in sixty days. Also an advertisement for Chocolate Piet pies promises easy preparation and three varieties at ten cents.
Helpful Advice From Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Mass
Letter about discussing private illness with Mrs Pinkham to gain confidence and guidance. She is presented as confidential and experienced in women’s health with letters from grateful readers supporting her knowledge and aid in solving cases.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Story of Recovery
A Allen town Pennsylvania resident Norman Tt Barnett recalls his wife’s recovery from organic derangement and female weakness after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad touts the remedy as a standard treatment for female ills and lists conditions it claims to help.
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Norman Tt. Barnett
Allentown
Lydia
Lydia IE
Pinkham
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Washington’s
Fraunce's Tavern
Henry
Friends of Humanity
Farmers’ and Drovers' State Bank
Seymour
State House
Cummins
Legal Department of the State
Grand Jury
Messr
Inman
Caldwell
Attorney General's
Wayne County
Yarlong
Cass
Floyd
Louwlga
Barber
Iowa National Guard
Army Post
War Department
M. I. Temple
Sergion
Frederick W. Sibley
Second
United States Cavalry
Iowa Guard
United States Ofcers
State Executive Council
Emmetsburg
C. L. McFarland
Alexander Peddle
M. L. Brown
Duffy
W BE. G. Saunders
Blair-Gowrie
Palo Alto County
Myr. Peddle
Sismer
State and Saloon League
League
Liberty Leagues
Knights of the
Grip
Slate Veter
Inarian
Palbiot
Midlanda
Wagney County
Central Presbyterian Church
Frleida
Jasist
Cygeker Post
Judge Given
Conjander
Gervlges
Theaeuuron
Pay Agsogigtton
Ina
Loyal Legion
Crocker Post W. Tt. C
Bioneer Lodge of Masons
Mamma
Evelyn
Lydia E. Pinkham
Meera Aia
Canada
Bayketchewan
Alberta
Beaileus
B. T. Holmes
Jackson St
St. Paul
Mine
W.v.denhett
New York Life
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