First President Washington Diary Reveals 1789 Tour Details
A newly found diary in Washingtons own hand covers October 1789 to March 1790 detailing his first political tour. The account describes the coach journey through Connecticut Massachusetts Maine and New Hampshire with friends and servants, notes午後 home life including a portrait by John Ramage, and describes the swing around the circle practice later common in the United States. The diary begins Exercised in my carriage in the forenoon and lists the day’s dining companions.
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Washington
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Maine
New Hampshire
United States
John Ramage
Canada
New York City
Ramage
St. Paul's
Hamilton
Congress
Jay
Boston
Treasury
War Departments
New York
Washington Diary Details Tour Through Eastern States 1791
Washington's diary recounts his 1791 tour from New York to Boston visiting Norwalk, Fairfield, Stamford, New Haven and Hartford. It notes farm crops, mills, and industry, with vivid sketches of towns, roads, and the welcome arch in Boston honoring the president.
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Washington
Norwalk
Norwik
Fairfield
West Indies
Stratford
Stamford
New Haven
Newhaven
Doctor Styles
Beli Leve
Episcopal Church
Brown's
Sherman
She I Know My Faults Confront Alfred
Dialogue excerpt shows a tense exchange where the female speaker accuses Alfred of having faults and demands a confession. Alfred confirms, triggering a sharp retort from She as she presses for specifics. The scene hinges on fault, accountability, and personal tension.
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Alfred
Cure for Infant Eczema Cited as Cuticura Success
Mrs H E Householder of Baltimore reports her baby suffered severe eczema from 4 weeks old to age three, with sores behind the ear and on the face. After trying doctors and various remedies, daily Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment led to a rapid improvement and a fully scarless recovery by last November. Hair now grows, and the child is well.
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Eczema
Cuthura
Cutiura
H. E. Householder
Wilhelm St
Baltimore, Md
Home starch promises to rival steam laundry
A smooth iron and Defiance Starch claim to launder shirtwaists at home with same stiffness and finish as steam laundry. The method supposedly reduces wear and tear and avoids sticking to the iron, making ironing a pleasure.
Byker I Attends Noted Sleight of Hand Show
A spectator recounts attending a sleight of hand performance last night and notes a counterfeit half dollar was lent to a conjurer who returned a genuine coin.
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Byker
Pyker
Dignified Man Remembered Amid Taffy Passing
A brief local note recalls a dignified man at a social event where taffy is shared. The item highlights courteous conduct and community warmth during the lighthearted moment.
Garfield Tea Herbal Blend Promises Healthful Refreshment
Take Garfield Tea made of herbs. It is pure pleasant and health giving according to its description.
Blonde Black Sheep Takes the Spotlight in Family Tale
A quirky family anecdote centers on a blonde relative who upends expectations and shifts dynamics within the clan, highlighting humor, tension, and changing roles. The story uses playful narration to explore identities and acceptance.
Munyon's Cold Remedy Claims Immediate Relief
An advertisement touts Munyon's Cold Remedy to relieve head throat and lung symptoms almost immediately. It promises fever reduction nasal discharge easing aches and pains from colds and claims prevention of pneumonia with free medical advice from Prof. Munyon at 53rd and Jefferson Streets Philadelphia.
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Munyon
Prof
53Rd and
Jefferson Sts
Phila
Spohn Medical CO
Sectericlcgiste Goshen
Ind
U.S. Ay
No Need to Be Good Shaker Heights Girl Refuses Fear
A Shaker Heights girl surprised her parents by saying she would not be scared into being good. She argued that Santa Claus and angels might record her fate for being naughty, noting she has not said her prayers for two weeks. The exchange appears in the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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Shaker Heights
Santa Claus
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Bank of England Runs and Rescue Tactics Through History
The London Chronicle notes that the Bank of England faced runs requiring strategic moves to survive. It cites 1745 when agents circulated notes to delay payments and reloaded cash through another door, and 1825 when a sudden £700,000 in £1 notes averted a stoppage of payments.
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Bank of England
London Chronicle
Allen's Foot-Ease advertisement notice
Use Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder in shoes to ease feet and make walking comfortable. Solid everywhere. 25c. Refuse substitutes. Free trial package available by mailing Allen S. Olmstead LeRoy New York.
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Allen
Allen S.olmstead
Leroy,n.y
Duty brings blessedness in weariness and endurance
The quote reflects a sense of blessedness found in fulfilling duty through weary hours and simple endurance, attributed to Taylor.
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Taylor
Laxative BromO Quinine Ad Template Cites E. W. Grove
An advertisement claims Bromo Quinine laxative with the signature of E. W. Grove used worldwide to cure a cold in one day. It promotes a 26 cent price and emphasizes the product as a universal remedy.
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E. W. Grove
Notable Quotes and Advertorial Bits from 19th Century Advertisements
A collage of aphorisms and product pitches appears including Douglas Jerrold on happiness not found in strangers gardens, Phillips Brooks on love making acts beautiful, and Garfield Tea claimed to aid constipation. The snippets also reference the social idea that duty yields competence while love yields beauty and progress.
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Douglas Jerrold
Farms for Rent or Sale on Crop Payments
J Mulhall of Sioux City advertises farms for rent or sale on crop payments. A Judge’s remark on sermons notes they’re long but shallow. Garfield Tea is promoted as a blood purifier despite the urging to not worry about complexion.
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J. Mulhall
Sioux City
Woman’s color fades as she removes her complexion
A woman appears off color as she strips away her complexion revealing underlying skin. The curious scene draws attention and raises questions about the meaning of beauty and disguise in public life.
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