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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1895
Page
3
The piece lauds a noble son of the fatherland, weaving laurel and bay, and extolling a figure described as a future general and first president. It contrasts honest virtue with ambition and hints at the enduring strength of the land through hardships and seasons.
The narrative recalls the era when George Washington, though famous for restraint, relaxed during a dinner with Chief Justice Elsworth of Connecticut in Windsor. He was shown the judge’s twin boys, later known as Governor Ellsworth Ho, and recited a humorous boast about a figure with four feet to walk and an acre covered per foot, with wool reaching the sky and eagles nesting.
The article recalls George Washington’s early schooling under a Virginia parish sexton named Hobby. It notes Hobby’s limited culture but claims he taught writing well while struggling with spelling, implying Washington’s currency with mathematics outpaced his orthography.
A fragmented note cites confusion over Washington’s signature and spelling issues affecting cordiality and relations at a school discussion. The text hints at timing after eight school hours and mentions reliability of the record.
A speculative meditation imagines George Washington dreaming of America’s rise from a thinly peopled wilderness to a global power. It traces population growth, urban expansion, global trade, and future tech while noting the Civil War era labor strife and enduring leadership under Washington’s resilience.
A dealer advertises Victor Athletic Goods including nets racket presses cases gloves football suits gym shoes and sweaters. It promises better value than competitors and invites requests for illustrated catalogues when local dealers do not stock the brand.
The article discusses George Washington’s taste in dress and social conduct. It notes his neat appearance without foppishness, his kindness to children and servants, thoughtfulness in engagements, and careful dealings in business. It references anecdotes about his reputed politeness and civic bearing.
Time schedule lists arrivals at Northern Pacific Depot and Montana Union Depot with through trains from St. Paul Chicago Spokane Seattle and Coast points. Pollman Sleeping Car between Butte and St Paul offers upholstered tourist sleepers day coaches and dining car service on all through trains.
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