Washington's Exit A Morning Departure Framed By A Crowd
Washington leaves the Macomb house on August 30 1790 with secretaries and family as servants ferry luggage at Paulus Hook. A dawn artillery band and a cheering crowd witness the move and the general smiles despite being watched by many. His farewell voice trembles as he bids the people goodbye. Harper's Magazine notes his rare public affection.
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Washington
Macomb House
Paulus Hook
Harper’s Magazine
Young's Governor Nomination Folklore in Louisville Tale
A daughter nudges her father toward Kentucky governorship during a Louisville gathering. She enlists Col Henry Watterson to pressure for John Brown Young’s nomination, leading to a push that matches editorials with the Democratic party.
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Mr. Young
Kentucky
Louisville
Miss Young
Courier-Journal
Henry Watterson
Henry
Watterson
o@ce
Democratic Party
John Brown Young
Young
Chicago Chronicle
John Bates and the Mattress Gift of Silence
In a New England village John Bates earned fame for his silence while making mattresses. A villager once asked the best type of mattress and Bates replied husks, twenty years later another inquiry brought straw, prompting Bates to lament that talking ruined him.
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New England
John Bates
John
Trouble In Teaching Monkeys
A veteran animal trainer notes that most monkeys learn, but some refuse to learn, being stubborn and mischievous. He says steady drilling is needed as they quickly grasp ideas. Only chimpanzees and orangutans can be taught by example, as they imitate the trainer.
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Washington Post
Not in any capacity whatever asked the suspicious mother
A brief Chicago Post exchange centers on a traveling acquaintance remarking on a boy. The woman questions whether the man is connected with the railroad, and he deflects then promises to reveal more only after the conductor is out of earshot.
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Chicago Post
The Impressionist Dialogue on Nature and Imagination
A quoted exchange between an Impressionist and a critic discusses true art. The critic mocks literal likeness while the artist defends painting as inquiry beyond direct imitation. The Boston Transcript frames the debate as a broader truth about perception in art.
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Boston Transcript
Congregational church activities and town social plans
Maynard notes Friday meetings for the club and pastor training at the vestry. Prof White will speak on physical culture to young men. Wednesday evenings grow more popular with an orchestra aiding services. W C T U meets Thursday afternoon with refreshments. Thanksgiving Eve events include Hose Co No 2 dance with Belleville orchestra and Capt Sheehan directing. Maynard family moves to Winchester but retains town ties. Topics for future Wednesday meetings, church officials and committees are listed.
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Congregational Church
Prof. White
Pittsburg
W.C.T. U
Sumner Rogers
Uncle Tom’s Cabin
Hose Company
Hose Co. No 2
Belleville
M. E. Sheehan
J. J. Coughlan
Lorenzo Maynard
Winchester
Maynard
Charles H. Washburn
W. S. Gutteridge
Horace Townsend
Chas. If Washburn
W. H. Gutteridge
J. K. Fix
Ada Bower
Ladies’ Benevolent Society
John McCleary
Maynard to Meet Hudson B B A in Pre-Thanksgiving Game
Managers Haire and Coughlin stage a first basketball game between the new Maynard team and the Hudson B B A on November 29. Porter coaches the Hudson squad. surface is a 50 by 100 feet rink suited for play. The opening lineup may include Smith, Lynch, Punch Archer and Axford, with further strengthens as needed.
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Haire
Coughlin
Maynard
Hudson B. B. A
Porter
Hudson
Smith
Lynch
Punch Archer
Axford
Two Severely Dealt With One The Five Youths
Five young men arrested last Saturday near the railroad depot appeared in Concord district court Monday. O'Brien and Alfred Wagner were sentenced to the reform school for an indeterminate period as ring leaders and posted $500 bonds to appeal. William Taylor and William Ellwell were fined ten dollars each, paid. Harvey Broadbent testified he was not part of the incident. The youths hail from well known families and the town expresses regret over the disgraceful disturbance.
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Concord
O’brien
Alfred Wagner
Reformatory
William Taylor
William Ellwell
Harvey Broadbent
Therrs
None Better Than All Miss Gingham Bargain Days
Dialogue reflects a Scots voice about bargain days in Glasgow with Melvor and Miss Gingham debating consumer temptation. A London Telegraph quote contrasts shoppers and market days.
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Miss Gingham
Glasgow
Melvor
London Telegraph
Danish Community Sends Petersen Children to Minnesota
After Mrs. Jens Petersen died, Danish townspeople raised funds to place her five children in care. Two boys, now aged about to go to uncles in Minnesota, are to be escorted by their father who disappeared last September. Anders Petersen and H P N Dahl helped secure adoptions and transport.
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Jens Petersen
Minnesota
Anders Petersen
Niels Jacobsen
H.P.N. Dahl
Petersen
Boyhood Friends Visit In Newell
Rev Dr P Kolhula of Newell Iowa visited his old college friend H PN Dahl of this town Monday. He held a divine service for the Danish people in the Congregational church vestry drawing a large crowd. They were boyhood companions in the old country and the western man praised Dahl’s prosperity. Dr Kolhula left for home Tuesday.
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P. Kolhula
Newell
Iowa
H. PN. Dahl
Congregational Church
Kolhula
Mr.Dahl
Dr. Kolhula
New Officers Named at Mason Lodge Meeting
New officers at the Mason lodge meeting included Charles A. Welchlodge as master with W. af. Robert W. Carter as senior warden, W. B. Currier junior warden, Ernest Hosmer treasurer, Edward Hooper secretary, L. H. Maynard chaplain, Lucius Wilson senior deacon, Herbert Young junior deacon, J. Edwards steward, Frank Winslow steward, Frank Bond steward, George Lawrence marshal, Charles Kodge treasurer, and John Dupsmore.
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Charles A. Welchlodge
Mason
W. Af
Robert W. Carter
S. W
J. W
Ernest Hosmer
Edward Hooper
L. H. Maynard
Lucius Wilson
S. D
Herbert Young
J.D
J. Edwards
Frank Winslow
Frank Bond
George Lawrence
Charles Kodge
John Dupsmore
Carpet cost and church fund raising tale from Chicago Advance
The Chicago Advance reports an estimate of the direct and collateral cost of a church carpet at 840, but the total reportedly reached 8000 due to the strain and sacrifice of volunteers. It notes the burdens include work, worry, illnesses, and demoralization of giving.
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Chicago
Barranca
Got What He Wanted
A London Telegraph snippet shows a brief exchange between an uncle and nephew. The nephew jokes about borrowing money while the uncle asks about their aunt, ending with a playful bet over the guess.
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London Telegraph
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