A Competent All Round Man and Master of Mount Vernon
The narrative portrays George Washington as a capable leader trained in warfare and administration. It highlights his disciplined soldierly bearing, strict management of workers and stores, devotion to family life at Mount Vernon, and balanced enjoyment of sport, hospitality, and social duties. It notes his self control, restraint in anger, and rise from hardship to prosperous estate management through careful oversight.
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Bureaa
Belvoir
Greenway Court
Mount Vernon
Hartwick
Hardwick
Winchester
New England
Virginia
Washington
House of Burgesses
Doctor Laurie
Helwoll
Guoston
Vernon
Lord Fairfax
Doge
Gtnaton Hall
Ajax
Echo
Stracken
Pallas
Annapolis
Philadelphia
Ton
Williamsburg
London
Cary
al Hon
England
Washington's Early Years Amid Unrest In Virginia
The narrative traces George Washington in the 1750s and 1760s as he balances colonial life with fashion, self-possession, and ambition. It notes his London ambitions, pride in dress, and cautious dealings with shopkeepers while Virginia endures political shifts as colonial identity grows. The piece highlights the stance of Virginians amid unrest, the shift toward independence, and the evolving British policy toward the colonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Richard Washington
Mayland
Palaea
House of Burgesses
Washington
America
Winletry
Taxation Debate Shapes Colonial Self Rule and Parliament
A historical debate on colonial taxation pits local assemblies against a centralized system. The piece notes Sir William Keith’s suggestion to Sir Robert Walpole, the rise of self-government, and the notion that a unified parliamentary tax is necessary to fund burdens from the colonial war and debt. The author hints at tensions with Boston and foreshadows continued discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Keith
Pennsylvania
Robert Walpole
Old England
New England
England
America
Boston
Tired Feet With But a Single Thought
An old ad promotes TIZ foot bath claiming it soothes foot ailments by sweating out toxins. It asserts quick pain relief and lasting comfort, urging readers to request a free trial from Walter Luther Dodge & Co. in Chicago and buy a 21 cent box at local stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiz
Walter Luther Dodge & Co
Wabash Ave
Chicago
Gale Rips Sydney Street Cars and Drowns Victims
A ten mile gale in Sydney caused sixty street cars to derail and wrecked several yachts at moorings. One man electrocuted, ten horses killed by fallen wires, three men drowned in the harbor amid thunder and lightning with fatalities still not fully tallied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Lawrence in New England league sells Wriggs and Wirich
Lawrence withdraws from the New England league selling Wriggs and Wirich to New London of the Eastern Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
New England League
Wriggs and
Wirich
New London
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Promises Natural Darkening
A Victorian era style ad touts Sage Tea and Sulphur as a natural cure for gray hair. It claims the mixture darkens dull strands, restores shine, and rejuvenates appearance, comparing the product to Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy sold for 50 cents.
Last survivor of Merrimac crew speaks on famed clash
Bloomington Indiana March 12 Captain Tenac H. Walling of near Bayliss recalls the 1862 duel between the Monitor and the Merrimac Virginia. He says the two ironclads fought to a draw with honors even, noting Monitor’s invulnerability and strategic balance. Walling, Virginia-born, joined thirty volunteers from Norfolk’s United Artillery to complete Merrimac’s crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Monitor
Merrimac
Illinois
Tenac H. Walling
Bayliss
Walling
United Artillery
Norfolk
South
Magruder
Peninsula
Navy Yard
Virginia
Minnesota
Cumberland
Congress
Old Folet
New York
John Ericheon
Kroads
Ilen Cough Remedy Promoted for Children
An old advertisement touts Ilen cough medicine as ideal for children. It claims to be pleasant tasting, harmless, and effective, and notes its popularity with mothers and a state order subscription.
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Lwmbirlain
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gilorgl Wastiingson
George Masco
St. Lawrence and the Lakes
Canada
Chatham
Burke
Massachusetts
Ture
Firkor Gale
Merrimac Crew
Theginia
Monarch
Poxress Monroe
Cay
Capt. Walling
Hampton Roads
Mayonde
Wailing
Agen
Btate
The
Atlas Today
A. T. Hale
W. 17Th St
McInerny & Lonway
J. F. Milligan
Cheyenne
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