Washington the man and the hero in one portrait
The article portrays George Washington as both a genius and a disciplined public figure. It details his balanced mind, dignified yet approachable nature, pursuit of fashion, and pride in appearance. It notes his height, weight, and hands, along with anecdotes of his temper and integrity.
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Washington
Lafayette
Senate
Darky
John Marshall
Justice
Congress
Marshall
James Parton
Jefferson
Cust Washington
George Washington
Sterling
Tribute to George and Washington in a youth poem
A children's poem praises George and George Washington for bravery honesty and virtue. It mentions a builder named Lette Hane and urges giving credit to George and his mother with three cheers for George and four for his mother. The piece reflects on pride in national heroes and moral example.
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George
Washington as an old man portrait at Mount Vernon
The article describes General Washington in his final years at Mount Vernon. It recalls his daily horse rides of twelve to fifteen miles, personal oversight of fields and enslaved workers, and a fond ritual of calling to his war horse Nelson. The portrait emphasizes his quiet, purposeful retirement after Yorktown.
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Washington
Potomac
Custis
Mount Vernon
Mount Vermea
Farma
Nelson
Yorktown
Lord Cornwallis
Washington and Payne duel scare to friendship in Alexandria
The tale recalls Col. Washington and Lieut. Payne in Alexandria where an insult led to a threatened duel. Washington admitted fault, invited Payne to reconcile, and a cordial reunion followed with wine. Payne later served as a pallbearer at Washingtons funeral. Also notes a Sheffield craftsman making ultra small shears weighing under half a grain.
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Washington
Alexandria
Lieut
Payne
Fairfax of
Fairfax
Col. Washington
Tayne
Indiana Legislature Passes Broad Labor and Election Bills
The House approved multiple Senate measures on labor and election reform. Key actions include authorizing counties to acquire real estate for foreclosures, setting educational requirements for county superintendents, and allowing affidavits for voters. Other passed items cover county auditor duties, a State entomologist, and a $500 bounty for arrest of a murderer. The constitution not revised in 1901. a constitutional convention failed. House advanced the Wolf Lake harbor bill to create a harbor linked to Ham mond with federal funding. Numerous new bills were introduced by various lawmakers on courthouses roads electric railways and inspector authorizations.
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Culbert
House
Gochevour
Sweeney
Senate
Newby
Nusbaum
Osborn
Election Board
Marshall
Canada
Louttit
San Jose
James
Indiana
Huggs
United States
State Commission
Wolf Lake
Lake Michigan
Hammond
Artman
Barlow
Dilley
Baker
Martin
Scott
Montgomery
Drummnd
Early
Justices of the Peace
Gwin
Hawkines
Hugg
Lambert
Wood
Inman
Armor thickness on modern battleships detailed
The article notes side belt armor on first class battleships ranges from 16 to 14 inches from top to bottom. Gun turrets are protected by armor about 15 to 17 inches thick.
Aged Woman Rides a Bicycle
An elderly 93 year old woman is highlighted as the oldest bicyclist and a skilled rider. The piece promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a preventive health measure to avoid digestive diseases and as a remedy for dyspepsia indigestion and constipation once they take hold.
Deepest Lake in the World Baikal in Siberia
The deepest known lake is Lake Baikal in Siberia. It covers about 9,000 square miles, reaches depths of 4,000 to 4,500 feet, and holds nearly as much water as Lake Superior. Its surface sits roughly 1,350 feet above sea level, with the bottom about 2,900 feet below.
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Lake Baikal
Siberia
Lake Erie
Lake Superior
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health Across ailments
Advertising testimonial claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cures goitre rheumatism and general poor health. Anna Sur emiano of Kalamazoo says her goitre disappeared after use and a Michigan woman also improved. Mrs Evizatets J. Girrete of Moose Lake reports regained appetite and energy. Albert A. Jaanow of Douglastown offers high praise.
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Hood
Michigan
Anna Sur
Emiano
Level Street
Kalamazoo
Mich
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