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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1899
Page
3
A historical portrait explores George Washington as a complex figure. It contrasts praise of his genius and foresight with notes on vanity and a robust, practical nature. The narrative covers his attire, habits, temper, and steadfast integrity in public life.
A commemorative piece honors George for courage temperance and leadership. It praises his battlefield feats and enduring example for youth while paying tribute to his mother and the lasting impact of his deeds.
The piece recalls George Washington in retirement at Mount Vernon with dignity and hospitality. It notes his long life of quiet leadership, the wish to sleep with his fathers, and his daily rides as he managed his estate while hosting distinguished visitors.
The narrative recalls George Washington daily guiding overseers on his Mount Vernon farms. He pauses before a sorrel horse named Nelson, the war horse that bore him through battles to the Yorktown surrender, epitomizing his final, understated years as a leading figure.
The story recalls a quarrel in Alexandria Virginia where Lieutenant Payne knocked down George Washington after a political dispute. Washington admitted fault and offered amends inviting Payne to drink and become friends. They reconciled with wine and two glasses, later forming a lasting friendship. Payne later served as a pallbearer at Washingtons funeral.
A Sheffield workman exhibits pin sized shears. A dozen such tools weigh less than half a grain about the weight of a postage stamp. The tiny shears are described as perfectly made as ordinary sized scissors.
The lower house approved twenty one measures on Friday led by statutes to create a State board of pharmacy ensure boiler and stationary engineer oversight establish county boards of charities curb importation of dependent children curb candy adulteration extend mayoral veto power in larger cities and require heated streetcars A beet sugar bounty bill failed after long debate Senate advances a constitutional revision bill and measures to aid Wolf Lake harbor and channel building Firms push for 2 cent rail fare defeated in the house and a string of local reform bills along with new measures to regulate elections education and county administration were introduced
The John M. Smyth Company in Chicago claims the world’s largest furniture house status with seven and a half acres of floor space. In thirty years it has furnished nearly three quarters of a million homes and offers a generous return policy and a free illustrated catalogue. The note adds a historical aside that no human head appeared on coins until after Alexander the Great.
Onion Seed 68o and Upa Lb. Catalogue explains growing 1,213 bus per acre as easily as 100 bushels. Earliest vegetables pay. Salzer seeds claim weeks lead. Coffee Berry 15c lb. Potatoes 1,202 bbl. Cut this out and mail with 14c for great catalogue and 10 seed novelties to Salzer Seed Co La Crosse Wis.
Quotation reflects Lowell praising steady work as the best ballast for a calm mind and protection from crankiness.
Public notice touts Grain-O as a nourishing coffee substitute derived from pure grains. It claims children benefit from replacing tea or coffee with Grain-O, noting it costs about a penny and a fraction per serving and is sold by all grocers.
Prominent advice urges immediate use of St Jacobs Oil for lumbago with a firm rub for penetration. A cryptic note then comments that the society of Indices is a school of politeness. Nickel Plate Road agents offer Sunday excursion tickets at one fare round trip good for same day return, with details available from agents.
Ex congressman A J Goddwyn of Alabama praises Pe-ru-na from the Pe-ru-na Drug Manufacturing Co of Columbus Ohio. He claims to feel improvement after two bottles and urges readers to obtain Dr Hartman’s free book on catarrh as a national cure.
An advertisement from Worlds Institute at 13 16 17 and 18 Ee Berry 9h Wayne offers a free consultation on curvature osteofathy and deformities of the spine and limbs.
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