Mount Vernon at 200th Anniversary Seen Through Washington Era Views
The Mount Vernon estate is in the spotlight as the 200th anniversary of George Washington’s birth prompts record 1982 pilgrimages. The article traces the estate’s origin from Augustine Washington through Lawrence and George, noting its expansion to about 8,000 acres, its first experimental farm status, and Washington’s innovations in stock breeding, soil tests, and the 16 sided threshing barn. It also highlights the mansion’s evolution from a simple house to today’s grand structure and the five farm divisions with overseers and outbuildings.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
WNU
Vernon
George ‘Washington
Mount Vernon
George Washington
Maryland
Lawrence Washington
Commonwealth
Lord Culpeper
John Washington
Nicholas Spencer
Washingtons
Augustine
Lawrence
George
Fredericksburg
Potomac
Admiral Vernon
West Indies
Virginia House of Burgesses
Sarah
Augustine Washington
Colonies
Washington
England
Europe
America
Lafayette
Isle of
Malta
Spain
América
Dogue Run
Union Farm
Arthur Young
Virginia
Fox Diet Reveals Its Hunters and Helpers
Prof W J Hamilton of Cornell says red foxes eat many mice and berries, with five mice found in a single stomach. Foxes prey on woodchucks emerging from hibernation, feed young at the den, and supply sport and fur yields. Protective steps are urged to preserve future generations.
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Cpa
W. J. Hamilton
Cornell University
Reynard
Hamilton
Steam Ore Process Breaks Rock Without Pulverizing Ore
Chief Engineer RN Dean of the Metallurgical Division Bureau of Mines and colleague John Gross announce a new steam explosion method to separate minerals from rock without full ore pulverization. Officials say the technique, still experimental, may prove commercially feasible.
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Dean
Bureau of Mines
John Gross
Pathfinder Magazine
Skillful Railroading on a Steep Grade near London
A freight train split on a steep gradient near London. The engine sped to separate the rear from the front four miles to avert a crash. Delapidated cars halted on a level stretch, then the engine backed and reattached the cars.
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London
England
Montreal Star Quote on Daughters, Beauty and Intellect
A Montreal Star snippet notes a saying about a daughter bringing a husband through beauty and intellect. It contrasts with a belief that many young couples begin modestly in small ways.
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Montreal Star
Farm economic broadcast to feature noted leaders
A nationwide farm radio discussion will air on April 30 under Minds Central railroad sponsor. Economists Sealant M. Anderson Jr and Otis F. Glenn of Illinois, and banker from Chase National Bank will discuss current economic conditions. Charles R. Snyder will oversee and introduce speakers for the live NBC program aimed at farm audiences.
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National Farm
Aturday
Minds Central Railroad
Sealant M. Anderson, Jr
Chase
National Bank of
City of
New York
United States
Otis F. Glenn Ofllinois
Corn Belt Farm
Chicago Drovers’ ‘Journal
Kansas City Drovers Telegram
Omaha Journal-Stockman
St. Louis Daily Livestock Reporter
Charles R. Snyder
Chicago ‘Drovers Journal
NBC
Notable Agricultural Group In Country Highlighted
Speakers chosen by Mr. Snyder reflect long experience and ties to economic issues. The discussion centers on identifying the groom among two men, with the anxious figure speculated as the bridegroom and the cheerful as the father in a humorous aside.
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Mr. Snyder
Colorful Speech Debates Art and Music Barriers
An artist asserts color as speech in a Sez hue passing show. The piece argues music need not be understood to be felt, measuring it by the emotions it stirs rather than intellect.
Evolution of Saddles and Riders in Ancient Times
The text traces early horse riding practices from bareback riding to saddlecloth adoption in Greece with Xenophon noting pads or rolls as seats. It cites no stirrups before Maurice in 602, Nero era funerary art showing saddlecloths, and the first true saddle on Theodosious’ column in Constantinople, then describes medieval and later military saddles and the later side saddle dating to the twelfth century.
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Xenophon
Maurice
Nero
Mainz
Theodosius
Constantinople
Historian Reflects on War Stories and Earnings
A historian notes Boswell earned $2,000 for his story, praising the sum as splendid. He observes that a quiet approach to wars requires effort to keep narratives engaging.
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Boswell
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