Wills of the Washingtons Restored in Fairfax Courthouse
A Century old will of George Washington and Martha Washington are preserved in Fairfax Virginia. George Washington's 1800 Fairfax probate will survived Civil War relocations and later restoration by William Berwick of the Library of Congress. Martha Washington's 1802 will was recovered after a missing period ending in 1915 with a vlolent tale of its return. Martha Washington’s will reveals her sharp business sense and includes a revealing postscript.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eorge Washington
Martha Washington
Fairfax
Fairfax County
Virginia
Mount Vernon
Washingtons
George Washington
Richmond
Fairfax Courthouse
Herbert Putnam
Lbrarian
Congress
Pairfax
Library of Congress
Berwick
William Berwick
Washington
United States
Pierpont Morwin
J. Merpont Morgin, Jr
Supreme Court
Morgan
David Thomson
Eighty-second Regiment
Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Mary Hspy Thomson
Ieving Avenue
South
Minneapolis
Minn
Martha Whshbington
Dwarfs in History and Wealth in Early Times
Dwarfs, once highly valued by kings and courts, were objects of luxury and status. Wealthy elites, including monarchs, vied to own dwarfs as hallmarks of aristocracy. The Akkas, a tiny people of Equatorial Africa, were among those noted for their high price in early accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Theodore's Bright Idea About Olives
A child story recalls Theodore who loves olives yet is barred by his father. During dinner alone, a plate of olives sits near him and he proposes a playful deception to share the treat with his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore
Daddy
Scenic Beauty of New Zealand’s Peaks and Geysers
A description highlights New Zealand as a land of mountains, gorges, rivers, and fjords. The southern Alps’ snow capped peaks rival Swiss scenery, glaciers appear grand, seas remain too cold for corals, while the North Island features active volcanic fields, geysers, and hot springs comparable to Yellowstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
South Island
Alps
Switzerland
North Island
Yellowstone Park
Less Meat If Back and Kidneys Hurt
An authority claims regular meat eating can cause kidney trouble as uric acid overworks and clogs kidneys leading to back pain headaches and bladder irritation. Recommends four ounces of Rad Salts in water before breakfast for a few days to flush kidneys and prevent bladder issues.
Homelike cafe adirks with cook leaving notes
A brief, fragmented line aims to describe a cafe promoting a homelike feel after noting the cook has departed. It references Mr. and Mrs. Doubleyew and hints at a service change or pass suggestion. The text reads as a casual, derisive aside about hospitality.
Open Nostrils End Cold Or Catarrh
Remedy claims Bly's Cream Balm clears nasal passages and relieves head cold or catarrh. Describes instant relief from stuffed-up nose, dryness, and headaches with antiseptic application in nostrils. Advertisement notes fragrance, penetrates air passages, heals inflamed mucous membrane, urging purchase from druggist.
Without Interrupting
A fragment quotes a man asking about a woman’s curiosity and another remarks that she would listen to advice, implying a scene of listening or danger of interruption. The lines suggest social dynamics and curiosity within a domestic or conversational setting.
Purify Your Digestive System With Cascarets
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a gentle bowel cleanser that purges undigested food and foul gases, reduces bile, and removes constipation poisons. It claims quick relief and a morning uplift without griping or inconvenience, all at low cost.
Impecunious Quip Refers to Time Woes in Baltimore American
A brief quip from the Baltimore American notes a casual exchange about a watch's function, humorously implying it stopped long ago. The line conveys a witty stance on timekeeping and readiness with a social newspaper tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore American
Boschee's Syrup Promises Relief for Colds and Lung Troubles
A vintage advertisement touts Boschee's Syrup as a remedy for coughs bronchitis colds and throat irritation. It claims influenza fatalities exceed war deaths, praises fifty three years of use, and notes the product is made in America and sold nationwide for better sleep and easier morning expectoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Civilized World
How are the flak running in the river scene
All Big Fish reports lively activity with the line, How are the flak running. A notary public has set up a shack on the river bank amid the scene, suggesting unusual riverfront bustle and legal paperwork activity.
Oldest White House occupant since Buchanan noted
The Philadelphia Record notes President Wilson at sixty three is the oldest to sit in the White House since Buchanan. It highlights the aging trend of presidents entering and leaving office, contrasts early and modern terms, and recalls how figures like Washington Adams Jefferson Madison and Jackson enjoyed respite from duties compared with today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Exciting Five Figure Sum
Reported fashion for wealthy women to auction rare stones they seldom wear. Mrs Jack Gilliatt, once widow of the marquis of Anglesey, emptied jewel chests and sent gems to auction. The sale yielded a five figure sum, funding a purchase of a small estate where she pursues chicken farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Gilliatt
Marquis of
Anglesey
How He Was Grasped By a Firm Leader’s Odd Interview
A firm head tests five applicants with quirky questions during interviews. A cheerful morning mood leads to a playful exchange as the third candidate Peter attempts a guess about the distance to the North Star. The scene captures a blunt yet humorous job-gromping moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Star
Peter
Japan's Ships in Coast and Ocean Trade
On August 1 Japan reported a total of 24 weasels exceeding 1,000 gross tons in coast and ocean trade, reflecting a specific fleet measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Queer Menu Word Triggers Oatmeal Revelation
In a French restaurant a U S soldier and a fellow diner wrestle with a menu written in phonetic Singlish style. After spelling aloud thrice, they realize the card cries Haute Millée meaning oatmeal in Francaise. The anecdote cites Youth's Companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
World's Largest Scout Camp on Bear Mountain NY
The Boy Scouts of America run the world's largest camp on Bear Mountain Reservation New York. It hosts 1250 boys and offers boating swimming and campfires amid hills lakes and streams enabling full scout program activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of America
Bear Mountain Reservation
New York
Diamond Dyes promise fadeless color for all fabrics
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as a guaranteed way to color any fabric from wool to feathers with a rich, fadeless finish. It urges readers to consult the color card and features quotes about clear enunciation and sincere smiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ady
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wirriar
Courtholke
Boschee’s
Jurias Eye Y Ca
Chicago
C. E. Wildes
Georgia St
Memphis
Tenn
Dean
John McNulty
Notary Public
Doan
Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo
Fletcher
Charles Clees
Hill
Mr. Hill
Mat Army Transport Co
Pranklin
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!