Washingtons Mother and Her Influence on George Washington
The portrait of Mary Ball Washington shows a strong, high minded mother shaping her son. She opposed early naval ambitions, opposed Braddock era staff positions, and struggled with his rebel path while supporting him when possible. Her death in 1789 ended a life described as awe inspiring, fond, and occasionally contentious.
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Washington
Mary Ball
George
Betty
Continental Army
Col
Fielding Lewis
Virginia
Corotoman
Lancaster County
William Ball
William
Joseph
Mary
Mrs. Washington
Navy
Lawrence
Potomac
England
Joseph Ball
Old Country
Englshman
King George
Robert Orme
Braddock
Aids de Camp
Fredericksburg
War takes Ice Jockeys at St Moritz in and after war
Geneva correspondent reports the famed Cresta bobsleigh runs at St Moritz will not see many of its famous ice jockeys again as war decimates the Grand National crews. Captains Bentley, Dawson and Quick were killed during the Marne retreat, while Webb-Bowen was seriously wounded. Others, including Stutt Abercromby and Lord Carberry, are wounded. Lt Moritz is expected to die this winter. The crown prince of Germany valued these English officers as friends and guests during his visits.
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George Kiger
Kiger
Washington
George
Fredericksburg
Mrs. Washington
Patsy
Conqueror of Cornwallis
Cresta
St. Moritz
Germany
Geneva
Palladelphia Record
Marne
Alane
Bentley
R. 8. Dawson
B. Quick
J. Webb-Bowen
Stutt
Abercromby
Lord Carberry
Bt. Moritz
Moritz
Crown Prince
A Rich Man's Romance and Potatoes Promote Prosperity
A rich man's romance follows Henry Schroeder, a poor immigrant boy, as the River Valley potato king. The ad section pushes Salzer Seed catalog with Chico potato stock and plant-now guidance, plus seed offers and a Francis Paget reflection on peace and pity.
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Henry Schroeder
Salzer
Schroeder
Uts
California Syrup of Figs Promises Safe Constipation Help
Public notice-style ad touts California Syrup of Figs as a harmless laxative for children. It claims a coated tongue signals need and promises quick relief as waste passes from the system, urging mothers to buy a 60 cc bottle with full directions for all ages.
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California
Knew the Ropes and Egbert Trade Quips in Factory Tale
A quip about knowing the ropes centers on a man who worked long in a cigar factory. The exchange highlights skepticism and confidence in his expertise.
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Egbert
Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children Remedy
Old advertising text touts Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children to ease feverishness teething digestive issues and worms. Claims 26 years of use and pleasant taste with children liking them. Includes sample verse and address in New York.
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Gray
Iraggista
A. G. Olmstad
Lo Huy
N.Y
Weather Shower Prompted Quiet Talk Between Willie and Mother
A short dialogue captures a mother questioning why Willie ran for home as a shower neared. Willie replies he would not get wet unless it actually rained, then jokes about two shiftless men boasting of feats if they had a million planks.
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Willie
Canada poised for vast growth in resources and industry
Canada moves from late start to rapid expansion in farming, mining, and manufacturing. Analysts predict rail access to Hudson Bay resources will unlock northern potential, with Canada’s growth benefiting the United States as a neighbor and market.
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Canada
Buffalo
United States
Attitude of the Believer on Goodness and Truth
Quoted reflection by Thomas Erskine on the believer’s view of goodness, truth, and righteousness as eternal realities requiring a dying personal will. He asserts protection in God’s hands and divine guidance by unfailing wisdom.
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Thomas Erskine
Smell Sense Debated by Two English Scientists
In a witty exchange, two English scientists contend that human olfaction is eroded by kissing, prompting Patrice to remark on whether future toys will even notice onions.
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Patrice
Wadded Life Given Quip About Marriage and Wives
A brief exchange frames a wry joke about marriage with a throwback line on who outwits whom. The quip pivots on a husband claiming his wife sometimes bested him, the counterpoint implying she already did by marrying him.
Lydia Pinkham Vegetable Compound credited by Bridgeton reader
A Bridgeton New Jersey reader praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relieving a woman's sickness. The testimonial claims improved strength, regularity, and ability to care for her baby after using the remedy made from native roots and elk’s. The ad asserts the product is non narcotic and emphasizes confidential, woman-to-woman correspondence from the Pinkham laboratory.
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Pinkham Laboratory
Lynn
Massa
Lydia II
Pinkham Medicine Co
Mass
Wise woman declines church trip over sleep talking spouse
A witty note recalls a wise woman who won’t ask her husband to attend church as he sleep talks. It contrasts with a girl’s notion of a ringleader as the first man to arrive with a solitaire.
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Hinto
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CUE
Arabia
War
Boeltz
John A. Salter Seed Co
la Crosne
Wis
Francis Paget
Dominion
Hudson Bay
United States Department, of Agriculture
Staffa
Hagland
Belgium
France
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Argentina
Ioy Kaas
Lydia E. Pinkham
Carter
Warners
Warner
Warner's Safe Remedies Co
Rochester, N
Wat
N. Uy
Chicago
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