Washingtons early surveyors life on Fairfax lands
A long feature recalls George Washington as a youth surveying Lord Fairfax’s valley works near Shenandoah. It notes his growth in stature and skill, the Greenway Court heritage, hardship on frontier rides, and his later plan to restore the Fairfax office site for visitors. It also quotes his will freeing slaves and guiding care for the elderly and orphans, illustrating his foresight.
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Dewitt J. Mason
Washington
Lord Fairfax
Clark County
Virginia
George Washington
Huttveyor
Washington, D. C
Henry
Lord Palrfax
Wiliam Fairfax
Lawrence Washington
William Fairfax
Alleghantes
George Wiliam Wall- Tax
Ashley
Blue Ridge
Shenandoah Valley
Winchester
Salil
Waallington
Iils
Nhat Washington
Virghun
Marelin Washington
Elisa
Commonwealth of Virginia
Commonwealth
New York Carillon Historic Notes and Modern Bells
New York about two centuries ago saw a fort on a lake outlet named Port Carillon later Montoroga now the city’s name. The Park Avenue Baptist church received a 53 bell chime from John D. Rockefeller Jr in memory of his wife. A Plonger concert drew praise for its uncommon instrument. Also noting paddy rice as a staple grain in subtropical regions and its arrival in North America near the end of the 17th century, first grown in South Carolina.
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New York
Oature
Croek
Lake George
Lake Chanplain
Port Carillin
Montoroga
Park Avenue Baptist Church
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Tioir
Itleg
North America
South Carolina
Senate Passes New Tax Bill With Large Reductions
Washington. The senate approved a tax reduction bill cutting taxes by about 456 million dollars this year and sent it to conference with the house. The vote was 58 to 0 with several Republicans and a Palmer-Labor member opposed. The bill repeals inheritance tax and auto taxes, boosts personal exemptions, lowers normal income tax rates, and reduces the top surtax. the measure awaits conference compromise before final passage and presidential signature.
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Washington
Senate
House
Vravier
North Dakota
Latollette
Wisconsin
McMaster
Norbhodcs
Soni Dakota
Norris
Nehraska
Nye
Shipstead
Minnesota
Reed
Missouri
Wheeler
Monetana
White House
Conference Consulier
Coolidge
Palmer-Labor
Northwestern May Take Over Omaha Line
The Interstate Commerce Commission will soon publish a decision on the Chicago and Northwestern Railway company’s bid to gain control of the Chicago St. Paul Minneapolis and Omaha railway. The consolidation covers 10,212 miles and a capital of 502,708,080. The offer trades Northwestern stock for Omaha stock and aims to give Northwestern access to Minneapolis St. Paul and Duluth with coal and iron ore traffic potential.
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Northwestern
Omaha
New York
Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company
Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago & Northwestern
Northwestern Common
Omha
Omaha Common
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Duluth
Game Wardens Laid Off Temporarily in Wisconsin
Madison Wis Eighteen state game wardens have been laid off temporarily for several weeks, Elmer Day conservation commissioner said. The move affects wardens statewide as budget constraints limit field staffing and operations.
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Madison
Wis
Elmer $. Day
Buckau Rotor Ship Auction Aims to Prove Propulsion Case
The Buckau rotor ship in Lamburg, Germany, linked to Anton Wetter, is listed for auction. Wetter claimed twin revolving towers would end traditional propulsion and sought to persuade shipbuilders of a new era.
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Lamburg
Germany
Buckau
Anton Wetter
Three Doctors Killed by Patient in Moacow
Three prominent physicians were shot to death by an armed patient who had failed to obtain a cure at their hands and who later killed himself. The tragedy occurred in Moacow as the patient turned violent after seeking treatment. Authorities are investigating the incident and identifying the victims and the suspect.
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Self Moacow
Age of Engineering Experiment in California
A fragment discusses testing cheaper thin walled dams versus gravity structures to prove efficiency in heating and transport by water power. It touches on descendants, pride in ancestry, and quotes a writer on Roman singing, Rome’s cosmopolitan aims, and a proverb about money and friendship.
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California
Tromans
Ecomplains
Rome
Paris
Berlin
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Washingtonia
Tadlin
Hlm
Korge
Monmouth
Morgan
Graham
Brandy of
Granny Cour
Oale Fe, A “Ada
Freilast
Path Gador Magazine
Mellon
Monarch Coffee
Reid, Murdoch & CO
Chicago
Boston
Pittsburgh
Canada
Couniiey
Alda Levasseur
Arborfield
Sask
S. L. Harris
Crossfield
Alberta
Michigan
Government of Canada
A. E. Pilkie
Fifth St
Dex Moines
Northwestern Yeast CO
Ashland Ave
Ry Rample
Yeast Fou
Witout
Sblyedoe
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