Women Nurses and Martha Washington in War Times
An excerpt recalls Martha Washington as a ready nurse and exemplar of industry during the American War of Independence and related conflicts. It praises her willingness to work in hardship, knit for soldiers, and tend the dying, while noting evolving Anglo American ties and shifting social norms.
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England
America
Martha Washington
William Perrine
Morristown
Valley Forge
Stone House
Lady Washington
Washington's Birthday Celebrations Began in 1783
A New York tavern gathering on February 22 1783 started the yearly Washington birthday observance with odes and toasts. By 1784 the first public celebration occurred and it grew into a legal holiday as support spread. The piece contrasts early events with satirical quips from various readers and cartoons.
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Washington
New York
Waington
Pennsylvania Packet
Gen
Sons of Freedom
Ancient Egyptian Jewelry Unearthed From King Zer Tomb
The New York Herald reports a tomb raid history with four gold bracelets set with amethyst turquoise and lapis lazuli from King Zer’s tomb. Fragile gold work and deep purple amethyst beads are linked to Princess Merit’s treasure in Dashone Egypt.
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Zer
New York Herald
Petrie
Edward Ayer
Chicago
Dashone
Egypt
Princess Merit
Amenhotep II
Washington’s Birthday Revered in 19th Century Memory
The article surveys George Washington as America’s father figure born February 22 1732 and intertwined with national identity. It quotes Daniel Webster Rufus Choate and Lafayette praising Washington’s leadership, discusses his education and rise from Virginian planter son to general and statesman, and notes cultural references by Thackeray Shelley and others.
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Washington
Daniel Webster
Rufus Choate
America
George Washington
Wakefield
Westmoreland County
Mount Vernon
Rappahannock
Fredericksburg
Virginia
George
Thackeray
Pennsylvania
Europe
France
Lafayette
Julius I Caesar
Prussia
Valley Forge
Shelley
American Commonwealth
Bride Measuring Day Observed in Scottish Village
In St. Cyrus, Kincardineshire, Scotland, a yearly Bride Measuring Day marks the start of a quirky tradition. A primitive measuring machine and a legacy from a former Indian army paymaster govern distributions that support matrimonial candidates, with one fifth of the fund paid annually for generations.
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Kincardineshire
St. Cyrus
Scotland
Bride Measuring Day Brings Village Holiday In St Cyrus
The Measuring Outfit funds aid for the poor and four annual rides for the married couples in St Cyrus Parish. The parish minister oversees the money, with rivalry among the contestants for legacies of about 20 dollars each. New Century plum pudding recipe and home cleaning tips follow, including egg stain removal and paint cleaning with whitening paste.
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St. Cyrus Parish
St. Cyrus
Sure of Popularity. A Friendly Girl Who Makes and Keeps Friends
The piece extols a friendly girl who brightens every room, makes laughter flow, and draws people to her with a sunny presence. She never belittles plans, offers kind, clever humor, and values honesty, keeping friends everywhere. The N Y Weekly praises her enduring social gift.
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N. Y
KEEP BOYS ON THE FARM
Indiana state bulletin urges teachers to keep rural youth from migrating to cities. It advises schools be busy workshops teaching honest toil and community harmony to steady farm vitality. Also shared are tips for easing daily chores like ironing and glove cleaning methods.
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Indiana
Helen Gould the World’s Most Notable Philanthropist
A portrait of Helen Gould born in the late 19th century as a modest, quiet figure who built Woody Crest for crippled boys and funds a large new home for children. She supports soldiers’ bags via Mrs. Sage and keeps a vast horticultural estate sending flowers to the needy. Her gifts to government and war efforts are noted.
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Helen Miller Gould
Miss Gould
Helen Gould
Helen
New England
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Detroit Free Press
Goulft
Hudson
Woody Crest
Jay Gould
Senator Spooner and the Million Dollar Ball Game
A Wisconsin senator who watched a ball game on a summer fence is said to have earned a large contingent fee after investigating a Boston widow’s plight. He traced a bigamous husband to a Chicago record, exposing a prior marriage and securing a $3,000,000 estate split, with Spooner taking a substantial fee.
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Senator Spooner
Wisconsin
Baseall
New York Evening Post
New England
Boston
Mr. Spooner
Chicago
Spooner
Many Millionaires Count In World And U S Wealth
An official of a major mercantile agency places global millionaires at about 10,000 and U S totals near 7,000 with 1,000 in New York City. The Red Book lists about 15,000 names worth over 200,000 dollars though not all rich individuals are named. Reasons for wealth concealment include taxation, business reputation, and social circles. The piece notes uncertainty in exact counts and critiques Senator Depew’s figures related to Rockefeller heirs. A separate item reports a Shelbyville man nearly abandoned a whisky bottle inside a house during construction, prompting layoffs of careless workers and a salvage attempt using a cord and noose.
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New York
United States
New York City
Financial Red Book
Unite States
Mercantile Agency
Depew
Mr. Rockefeller
Calling of Matthew and Sabbath controversies in Galilee
The lesson outlines Jesus calling Matthew and presents a dispute with Pharisees over fasting and Sabbath work. It notes Jesus healing on the Sabbath, argues that mercy overrides ritual, and cites David’s actions and temple priorities to justify acts of necessity and compassion. It reflects opposition from official Judaism and Jesus’ growing influence.
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Matthew
Matthe
Naum
Jesus
David
Bruce
Mark
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