First Steamship on the Great Lakes Built in Buffalo in 1618
The historical item notes the steamship Walk in the Water as the first to navigate the Great Lakes, constructed in Buffalo in 1618.
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1945
Page
8
The historical item notes the steamship Walk in the Water as the first to navigate the Great Lakes, constructed in Buffalo in 1618.
Houston 4-H girls led January club meetings in Jumatey County with 48 members. They showcased home safety demonstrations using banners and charts on common accidents and offered practical tips such as ladders, tidy tool storage, repair of broken items, and safe storage of medicines to prevent injuries.
A quirky note recounts Abraham Lincoln as a fan of detective tales, joining Woodrow Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt in a shared literary pastime. The remark highlights presidential interest in mystery fiction and hints at cultural tastes across eras.
Two bright colored yard display items advertised for sale at Brown's Curb Market 410 North St Andrews. The ad notes sturdy galvanised metal construction and mentions shipping assembly, with contact Joseph Dixie Amusement Co in Dothan Alabama for inquiries.
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