The Father of His Country in Social Life and Camp
Glimpses of George Washington in late life as he mingled in social circles, camp scenes, and on his plantation. The Marquis de Chastellux records Washington’s hospitality and nightly routines including a long dinner and a supper after fruit and nuts, reflecting a mix of military bearing and personal warmth.
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Pope's Creek
Potomac
Virginia
Braddock
Marquis de Chasteliux
George Washington
Howe
St. Clair
Marquis
Washington
Aids
Countey
Marquis de Chausteliux
Washingtons Washington Tour Recalls Dinners And Letters
A fragment describes a visit where General Washington hosted a dinner with wines and toasts as the Marquis de Chausteliux observes. Mentions Washington’s dignified presence, a 1776 Mount Vernon letter about land claims, and a lighter anecdote about a cherry tree line of questioning.
WASHINGTON WATCHES CIVILIZED EUROPEAN WARLIKE ORDER
A vivid description of General Washington’s camp life shows nine wagons outside his house and many grooms tending fine horses while guards stand in exact formation, illustrating a highly civilized and wartime discipline that aided the cause in Europe.
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Europe
Masks and Masks Making in New York City History
The piece details mask trade in New York City with imports valued at about 350000 and local production around 50000. It notes German origins for paper masks, prices from 75 cents to 15 dollars, and novelty designs such as perforated and insect masks. It also cites famous examples by De Verna, and quotes Miss Lizzie Panier on the superiority of painted faces.
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New York City
Germany
Nuremberg
New York
de Verna
Lizzie Panier
Ten News
New York News
Serpent venom and rare birds headline
A physician explains venom versus poison in snakes noting venom's injection into blood and the coiled strike. A New Orleans Times photograph mentions a mik white raven exhibited at Berlin aquarium and discovery near Georgenthal in Thuringen. A Siamese twin pheasant pair was shot near Bellefonte Penn with a fleshy connecting link.
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Mik
Berlin
Germany
Acquarium
Flo
Georgenthal
Thuringen
New York
Bellefonte
Penn
Rural telegraph line in Michigan cuts costs for farms
The Farmers’ Telegraph reports a rural Michigan district laid an eight mile telegraph line connecting farms to the village store. The system cost about $200 and maintenance is shared by owners. The article urges wider adoption after 1884 patent expirations, noting huge travel savings.
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Farmers' Telegraph
Michigan
Engineering Magazine
Trade in Gun Flints Across Oceans Revealed
The New York Sun notes a sizable trade in gun flints still thriving. Flints from chalk cliffs along the English Channel are shipped in vast quantities to Africa where old guns remain in use. Ivory and other valuables serve as payment.
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Africa
English Channel
Tyre
Newtoym
America
New York Sun
Shrewd Parent and Son Mail Mystery
A Fliegende Blaetter anecdote contrasts a father who sends a letter with a $20 bill to his son at university and the parent who avoids money in the envelope. The son responds promptly when the bill is enclosed, illustrating differing approaches to communication and response.
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Emily
Fliegende Blaete Ter
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted in Toledo Ad
Frank J. Cheney sworn to stand behind I J. Caenty & Co. promise to pay one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Advertisement notes internal use and blood surface action, testimonials offered, Toledo druggists sell for 75 cents.
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Bratx
Onto
A. W. Gleason
Hall
Fr. Cheney & Clo
Toledo
Tin Peddler Seeks Sale After Wagon Accident
In a New York Weekly excerpt a musical item shows a tin peddler shaken by an accident. A Summer Boarder consoles him to leave the tins in the wagon and try selling them to boarding-house keepers for three piano. The piece ends with a medical promo for Dr. Jayne's Expectorant claiming relief from lung issues and coughs.
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New York Weekly
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France
George
Bordner
Lewistown
Christina Bordner
Peter Bordner
New York Evening Post
Mount Vernon
Jol. Thompson
Loul
Michael Cresay
Ohio
Linade
Crawford
Brigco
Lami
Murara
Groud
Ington
New Orleans Times
D. Jayne
Irfide
U.S
United States
Chicago
Ill
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