Washington Birth Anniversary and Mount Vernon History
A historical account traces George Washington from Virginia beginnings in 1732 through milestones as surveyor, adjuant, and army officer. It notes his Mason ties, church pew 6, Mount Vernon retreat, and later presidency, plus monuments and the Alexandria Washington lodge. It highlights Christ Church Alexandria customs and memorial tablets for Washington and Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alexandria
Pennsylvania
Washington Lodge
Christchurch
Col
Major Edwards of Fargo Dies at 67 in February
Fargo a North Dakota town mourns Major A W Edwards who died February 8 after a long illness following his resignation as consul general to Montreal in 1906. He served as Fargo mayor, was a legislator, and helped found The Forum and The Republican. His career spanned journalism, politics, and public service in the state.
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George Washington
Banks of the
Potomac
Westmoreland County
Virginia
Mount Vernon
Lafayette
Washington
Republic
New York City
Edwarde
Fargo
A. W. Edwards
United States
Montreal
Major Edwards
North
Ohio
Macoupin County
Ill
Edwards
McKenzie College
Republican
Daily Argus
Argus
H. C. Plumley
Forum
Ihealth
Ray “Rustler
Grafton
Sam Winters
Winters
Giles & Son
Middlefort
Denmark
Cass County
North Dakota
Supreme Court
C. A. Pollock
Frank E. Dunlop
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Dunlop
Pollock
Pingree
Harvey
Ryder
Mott
Dewey
Jamestown
Wilton
Rolla
John Smith
Ft. William Harrison
Mont. Litchville
Grand Harbor
Oswald Garner
William Miller
Devils Lake
Minot
Adams
Hettinger
Bowman
Ashley
H. A. Brnenn
Berthold
Crosby
Oriska
Brackett
Tagus
Tolley
Martin Weber
South Dakota
Bismarck
Alexander McKenzie
Edward I. Boise
Ackworth
Rossette County
A. Hiatt
Edward J. Clamp
Spiritwood
Stutsman County
O. M. McWherter
Abraham Lincoln
Agricultural College
John Burke
J. P. McDowell
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Farm Management
McDowell
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Dickinson
Dunn
Manning
W. P. Owens
F. E. McCurdy
Dunn County State Bank
W. L. Richards
Robert Wilcox
Rolian Freddie
Frank Rosscup
Freddie
Fre engine proven strong for fighting fires in Mohall
Mohall reports the new fire engine passed tests and proved a solid firefighting machine. Hunter Carl Line, a young farmer, was arrested for poisoning a livery horse team but discharged from custody as not guilty.
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Mohall
Hunter
Carl Line
Haseen
Healthful living and trusted products from the Well Informed World
A plea for wise living and trusted goods highlights the value of health knowledge and quality products. It promotes a known laxative, Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, as an ethical remedy approved by physicians and widely endorsed by discerning buyers.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Dust Money and Bronchial Troches Ad
An old advertisement explains why money is called dust and links it to wind for earning. It promotes Brown's Bronchial Troches claimed to cure coughs and ease bronchial issues, noting they are free from opiates.
Irrefutable Tramp Evidence Found Pocket Book
A street-pocket tale centers on a tramp claiming to have lost a pocket book containing $20,000. A police justice questions the loss, while the tramp points to a visible hole in his pocket as proof. The exchange highlights a sharp wit and a moment of comic misdirection in a street encounter.
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments and Cure Claims
A dated caution warns against mercurial catarrh ointments that damage mucous surfaces and the whole system. It advocates Hall's Catarrh Cure from Cheney & Co. Toledo as a safe internal remedy. Testimonials state the product is sold by doctors and druggists with claims of efficacy.
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Cheney & Co
Toledo
J. Cheney & Co
Druggiate
Brice
Fall
Snapshot Sparks Rivalry at the Lodge
A couple spar over a late hours resolution while she sulks, then he remarks he never tires of looking at her photo. She retorts that it should be framed and hung in the lodge, a sharp jibe that shifts the moment and reveals their tension.
Out of the Usual Lunch Counter Quirk and Hoar Whist Tale
In a humorous contrast, a city with odd church cuspidors is cited while a anecdote about Senator Hoar reveals his sharp whist skill. A friend notes his rare impatience with a slow partner as the whist game continues with three adversaries behind him. Sunday Magazine.
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Hoar
Masachusette
Sunday Magazine
Coffee Drinking Warned By German Physician
A well known German physician claims coffee harms heart health due to caffeine and urges replacing it with Postum. He cites personal and patient results, stating many users are greatly benefited and endorses the product from Battle Creek, Michigan.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Claggett
Maryland
Col. Washington
Gen. Washington
Robert B. Lee
Gen. Lee
Woodlawn
Washington's
Washington City
North Dakota News
Grand Forks
W. F. Rodman
Morrill
St. Claire
Morris
Shrum
Noonan
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