Wills of the Washingtons Restored and Preserved in Fairfax
The George and Martha Washington wills are housed in Fairfax county Virginia in hermetically sealed cases. George Washington’s will, dated 1709, was repaired after years of damage and patching and restored by William Berwick of the Library of Congress. Martha Washington’s 1802 will, recovered after a theft and disappearance during the Civil War era, was returned to Fairfax with a narrative of its recovery.
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Eorge Washington
Martha Washington
Fairfax
Fairfax County
Virginia
Mount Vernon
Washingtons
George Washington
Richmond
Fairfax Courthouse
Herbert Putnam
Lbrarian
Congress
Putnam
Department of State
Washington
District of Columbia
Virginia General Assembly
Putnam and Gaillard Hunt
Division of
William Berwick
Fairfax People
Lawrence Washington
Berwick
Library of Congress
William ‘Berwick
United States
J. Pierpont Morgan
J. Merpont Morgan, Jr
Supreme Court
Morgan
David Thomson
Eighty-second Regiment
Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Mary Ehspy Thomson
Irving Avenue
South
Minneapolis
Minn
Martha Wishington
Dwarfs in History and Courtly Prestige
A fragmented reminiscence notes dwarfs valued by kings and nobles across eras. It mentions rivalries for dwarfs as status symbols and references a tiny Akkaa people in Equatorial Athos as a prized race in early times.
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Equatorial Athos
Theodore's Olives Prank Causes Dinner Dilemma
A boy named Theodore tries a playful deception at dinner by calling olives Oliven to trick his father. The scene unfolds as he imagines sneaking a taste while his father is away, reflecting family dinner mischief.
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Theodore
Oliven
Beautiful New Zealand’s Diverse Natural Splendor
The article extols New Zealand as a land of mountains, gorges, and fjords. It notes snow capped peaks in the south and great glaciers in the Southern Alps, cold seas with few corals, and active volcanism with geysers and hot springs in the north, likening them to Yellowstone.
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New Zealand
South Island
Southern Alps
Switzerland
North Island
Yellowstone Park
Less Meat If Back And Kidneys Hurt
An authority says regular meat consumption breeds kidney trouble by increasing uric acid and overworking kidneys. If back pain or urinary issues occur, take four ounces of rad Salts from a pharmacy, one tablespoon in water before breakfast for a few days to restore kidney action. The effervescent drink, made from grape and lemon acids with lithia, aims to flush kidneys and prevent bladder problems.
Homelike Cafe Faces Cook Departure Rumor
A local cafe billed as homelike hints at recent staff changes as Mrs. Doubleyew and Mr. Doubleyew discuss the kitchen. The issue centers on the cook leaving and casual remarks suggest a shift in management style.
Open Nostrils End Cold Or Catarrh
An advertisement promises quick relief from head colds and nasal blockage. Bly’s Cream Balm is applied inside the nostrils to soothe swollen mucous membranes and clear air passages for instant breathing relief.
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Bly
Is She Really So Curious
A fragment shows a dialogue exchange about a woman’s curiosity and tendency to listen to advice, implying perception of her inquisitiveness and receptiveness. The line hints at social judgment and characterization within a narrative context.
Cascarets Promise Cleanse for a Morning Refresh
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a gentle bowel cleanse that purges undigested food and toxins from the stomach and bowels. It claims the product reduces bile buildup and leaves users feeling well by morning without gripping or discomfort.
Impecuniosity. A quip on watch duty in Baltimore
A Baltimore American item uses a witty exchange about a broken or useless watch to illustrate a broader joke about money scarcity and practicality in daily life.
Boschee s Syrup Ad Claims Sleep Rest for Colds
An advertisement extolls Boagh ee s Syrup as a long used remedy for coughs bronchitis colds and throat irritation. It asserts influenza caused more deaths last year than in the great war and promotes its American made formula for relief and easy morning expectoration.
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America
Notary Sets Up Shack On River Bank As Fish Flake
Report notes that flak is running well with large yields prompting a notary public to establish a riverside shack for operations. The scene underscores abundance and a curious lawful presence beside the river.
Quiet Years Mark Presidents Oldest White House Tenure
The article notes President Wilson at sixty three is the oldest since Buchanan and surveys how ages and retirements varied across early presidents. It contrasts early calm periods, travel to Mount Vernon, Monticello, and the Hermitage with rising modern demands and the advent of telegraphs and rapid communications.
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Wilson
White House
Buchanan
Philadelphia
Jackson
Adams
van Buren
Washington
Jefferson
Monroe
Taylor
Harrison
Polk
Pierce
United States
Republic
Madison
Mount Vernon
John Adams
New England
Quincy
Monticello
Hermitage
Morse
Congress
Baltimore
Women Sell Jewels for Big Auction Sums
Report from society pages notes affluent women auction rare stones for sport rather than need. Mrs Jack Gilliatt, once widow of the Marquis of Anglesey, emptied jewel chests and sent items to auction, bringing five figure totals. She then bought a quaint estate and pursues a chicken farming hobby.
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Jack Gilliatt
Marquis of
Anglesey
Five Applicants Compete for Errand Post Interview
A firm head interviewed five hopefuls after a stern filtering process. On a flippant morning he tested them with odd questions including the North Star distance. The third candidate offered a rough estimate and survived the session.
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North Star
Japan's Ships Total Vessels Over 1000 GRT August 1
The August 1 tally shows Japan operating 24 ships with more than 1000 gross tons in coast and ocean trade. The data tracks a stock of merchant tonnage and reflects fleet size in the period.
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Japan
Queer Menu Word Baffles Doughboys in France
An American soldier in a French restaurant encounters a menu written in a phonetic Singlish style. He spells out a Frenchly written dish, stumbling over letters until he deciphers the meal as oatmeal, exclaiming relief at the joke in a lighthearted anecdote from Youth’s Companion.
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France
World's Largest Scout Camp at Bear Mountain
The Boy Scouts of America run the largest boys camp on Bear Mountain Reservation in New York. It hosts 1 250 boys and offers boating swimming and campfires with hills lakes and streams for full scout program activities.
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Boy Scouts of America
Bear Mountain Reservation
New York
Diamond Dyes Advertises Rich Long-Lasting Color For Fabrics
An advertisement promotes Diamond Dyes promising a new rich fadeless color for wool silk cotton and blends including dresses blouses stockings skirts children's coats and feathers. It notes a direction book in the package and a Diamond Dye Color Card for matching materials. A light quote references Charles Clees on enunciation and smiles.
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Atrrior
The
Falriak
Courtbol
Boschee’s
Subine
Jurias Eye Y Co
Chicago
Mia
C. E. Wildes
Uy KE Ucar
Memphis
Tenn
Mrs. Wilde
Dean
John McNulty
Notary Public
Doan
Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo
Fletcher
Charles Clees
Cascarar
Soares
Mr. Hill
Army Transport Co
Noa Franklin
N.W. City
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