Washington's Early Loves and Courtships Revealed in Letters
A historical survey traces George Washington's youthful attachments from the so called Lowland Beauty and rivals for his heart to Mary Philipse Betsy Fauntleroy and Eliza Custis. It notes his marriages and the wealth he gained with Martha Custis, plus reflections on his views on marriage and romance.
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George Washington
Washington
Logsing
Mary Bland
Bilbeck
Charles
Maryland
George Mason
Lucy Grymes
Henry Lee
Harry
Betsy Fauntleroy
Miss Fauntleroy
Robin
Robert Washington
Chetauk
Benezer Adams
Thomas Adams
William and Mary College
Philadelphia
Fairfax Resiience
Mary Cary
Fairfax
Miss Cary
Edward Ambler
Alexanders
Mount Verron
Barbadoes
Lawrence
Roberts
Mount Vernon
Williamsburg
Neil
Potomac
Rappahannock
Jumes
Fairfaxes
Belvoir
Carys
Eagle's Nest
Fitzhughes
Stratford House
Carters
Sabine Hall
Lees and Fauntleroys
Richmond
West Indies
Bermuda
Parson Weems
Virginia
General Braddock
Boston
New York
Beverly Robinson
Susannah Philipse
Morris
Mary Philipse
Martha (Dandridge) Custis
Daniel Parke Custis
St. Peter's Church
Martha
Daniel
John Parke
John Adams
Revolutionary Army
United States
Custis
Patsy” Custis
Jack Custis
Jack
Eliza Custis Bates
Jacky
Eliza Ann
Betsy
Thomas Law
Lord Ellensborough
Old
Boston Commons
Hartley
Yeates
Doers of the Word in Israel’s Defeat and Eli’s Death
A February Sunday School lesson on I Samuel 4 1 13 18 contrasts Israel s defeat before the Philistines with the ark failure and Eli s neglectful leadership. It warns sin defeats God s people unless they seek true repentance and disciplined Christian living in home church and Sunday school life.
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James
Israel
Ebenezer
Samuel
Shiloh
Eli
Jericho
Hophni
Phinehas
God
Paul
Elf
Abinadab
Eleazar
Jerusalem
Uncle Rastus and the Ground-Hog Mystery
A Pittsburgh Dispatch humorous vignette recalls Uncle Rastus narrating a wild tale of chasing a ground-hog like a ground-hog or possum or bar. He recounts losing a dime to a crap game, returning home battered, and guessing whether the culprit was a groun hawg, unsure and repeating I dunno.
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Uncle Rastus
Linda
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Gascarets for Liver and Bowels Ad Boosts Health
An old ad touts Cascarets as a remedy for liver stomach and bowel issues. It promises quick relief from headaches biliousness dizziness nervousness gas and indigestion and claims a 10 cent box brings months of health and happiness. It urges parents to cleanse children as well and notes stores sell Cascarates.
Advantage of Silencer for Military Firearms
The article notes that the Maxim silencer offers limited military value by hiding shooters less, yet it reduces recoil and rifle noise. It claims the silencer lowers Springfield noise to near a 25-20 level, aiding officer control and audible commands at the firing line.
So Paw Says Little Lemuel-Say Philosopher Quote
A dog named So Paw delivers a wry remark on philosophy. The playful line defines a philosopher as one who bears with resignation the tooth ache of another man.
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Paw
Lemuel
Postum Beverages Touted By Satisfied Consumer
A California woman reports health and weight gains after switching from coffee to Postum. She notes her husband’s bilious temperament improved and she gained 16 pounds, with both continuing Postum for three years. Sold by grocers, Postum comes in Regular and Instant forms with similar per cup cost.
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California
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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International Sunday School
EF. O. Sellers
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
Rastus