The House Where George Washington Slept Everywhere
A humorous travelogue recounts a narrator visiting sites in New Jersey New London Freehold Trenton and beyond to see houses where George Washington allegedly slept. The piece muses on Washingtons sleepiness and ends with a boast that he was first in war first in sleep and first in the hearts of his countrymen.
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Many Places Named For Washington
Robert Donnell surveys how Washington’s name permeates the United States, noting counties and towns in dozens of states named for the first president. He highlights New Yorks Washington Square and the Washington Arch, and reflects on the enduring national habit of honoring Washington across geography.
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Justice Jenks Jails Man For Telling Too Much Truth
A satirical tale features Justice Jenks, Willis B Hawkins as the tall judge, and Josiah Ladd facing a court ruling that condemns telling too much truth about George Washington. The narrator notes the delicate balance between facts and noble ideals in the town's justice system.
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