Lakes of Como Lugano and Maggiore Reveal Alpine Beauty
The article tours northern Italy's lake region with Milan as a base, describing Lake Como's scenic shores, Bellagio's markets, and Lugano's milder climate. It highlights sailing vessels, villas near Stresa, the Borromean Islands Isola Bella Madre and Superiore, and a concluding circuit back to Milan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographic Sociaty
Waahitigeut
D.C
Europe
Grimeur
Ryne Qaer O Trivelers Jn
Italy
Switzerland
Lake Como
Targano
Maggiore
Milan
Tialy
Chin
Lacie Sirius
Kades
An Jhesu
Lugano
San Lorenzo
Santa Maria Degli Angeli
Luin
Mount Salvatore
Ita
Gards
Orth
Varese
Lake Maggiore
Ith Tiecanty
Stresa
Ix Lavena
Tassa del Ferro
Palisa
Mt. Tossa
Isola 8
Gloviani
Isola Bella
Isola Madre
Isola Superiore
Borrowed
Isule Madey
Dusherdt
Napoleon
Marange
Tne
Mmountain
Dinner to Lafayette Marked by Hilarity
A subscription dinner was held at Matthew Wilson's hotel by members of the Legislature for General Lafayette, arranged by Dr. Kitchen and others. About 120 gentlemen attended, with jovial toasts and a solo singing of Hail Columbia, as Lafayette prepared to depart for York the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Matthew Wilson
General Lafayette
Kitchen
Senate
Messrs
Guleland Ened Meredith
House of Representatives
Gibson
G. W. Lafayette
Levageur
New York
Speaker Marks
Speaker Sutherland
Roberts
Harrisburg Chronicle
Hail Columnbia
Tafayette
York
Momentous Meeting of Continental Congress 1774
The first session opened at Carpenter's Hall Philadelphia on September 6 1774 with 44 members present. All colonies were represented except Georgia and North Carolina. Peyton Randolph of Virginia served as president and Charles Thomson as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental Congress
Carpenter's Hall
Philadelphia
Georgia
North Carolina
Peyton Randolph
Virginian
Charles Thomson
Honor Patriots of Ticonderoga Monument Unveiled
The article recalls Fort Ticonderoga’s history from its 18th century French post through 1775 scoops by Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys, including Delaplace, Arnold, and Benedict Arnold, then notes its ruin and 1900s restoration funded by Mrs. Stephen Pell. A monument to Continentals, by Charles Keck, was unveiled at the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake George
Lake Champlain
New York State
Carillion
Thia
Montealm
Abercrombie
Ticonderoga
Ethan Allen
Green Mountain Boys
Delaplace
Allen
Jehovah
Continental Congress
Benedict Arnold
St. Clare
Burgoyne
Brown
Stephen Pell
New York
Horace A. Moses
Charles Keck
Liberty
Fathinder Magazzine
Tea Tax Stamp Tied to Revolution and Collector
A rare embossed blue tea tax stamp, linked to the American Revolution, is highlighted as the property of Frederic Heyerman, Detroit collector and president of the American Philatelic Association. The stamp, issued after England's stamp act, is scarce, with the motto Evil to Him Who Evil Thinks translated from the inscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic Heyerman
Detroit
American Philatelic Association
England
Ievil
Lafayette Anecdotes Reflect Pride in Citizenship
In the National Gazette of August 28, 1824, anecdotes about Lafayette in Boston reveal American-rooted identity. A mayor notes Lafayette’s audience with the widow of a deceased friend, who weeps at his gesture, and Lafayette proclaims his American status after a Europe visit. An English speaker remarks on Lafayette’s fluency, and he asserts being an American general after a quarrelsome encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
National Gazette
Lute Fohin Hancock
Boston
Anfayette
Europe
Qadmas
Bodi
Miurgula
Simple Explanation of Jones Little Blunder
A tall brunette wife arrives as Jones waits 16 minutes at a corner. He grabs her, calls for haste, and a bystander officer is alerted. Jones realizes he mistook a blonde passerby for his spouse after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
John Law
Wy Durl-Loken
Washington
Burglars Upstairs Says Woman in Heated Exchange
A tense household scene unfolds as a couple argue over burglars in the home. A masked stranger peeks in and calmly explains they are upstairs not downstairs, ending with a calm farewell. An advertisement promotes Cuticura products for skin care and fragrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tackaba
Lisban
First Electric Street Railway Arrives in Richmond Va
The United States saw its first successful electric street railway in Richmond Virginia in 1888. In the following era 45,000 miles of track spread nationwide with 900 electric railways carrying about 16 billion passengers last year, roughly 100 times the U.S. population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Richmond
Fragmentary Exchange Between Northern Guest and Southern Host
An uncertain morning exchange records a northern guest remarking about a shout under a window and a southern host identifying the caller as a wandering sailor or a returning colored neighbor with garden implements.
African Gold Output Rises to 17.54 Million in Month
African gold production climbed to 17.54 million dollars in the latest month, up 1.53 million from the prior period as operators push to cut costs across mining districts.
Suburbia Courier-Journal Admits Press Struggles Today
In Logisville the Logisville Courier-Journal notes turmoil as the press faces daily pressures. A quip about loyalty and departures hints at newsroom strain and the broader media climate. The piece underscores ongoing challenges for local papers amid changing times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suburbia
Logisville Courier-Journal
Woman’s Life Testimony From Ellensburg
Wilh Jam Carver of Ellensburg Washington shares how Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound eased her monthly pains from puberty and after her first child. She says the remedy helped her housework and she remains well and willing to answer letters about the medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellensburg
Washington
Lydia E. Pinkham
Perier
Lydia B. Pinkham
Wilh Jam Carver
R. F.D. No
Ellenburg
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Nin Joss
Lown
Belliglo
Menngglo
Tiln
Lake Come
Porlezza
Bay of
Alinsat
Lake Tomo
America
Freedom
Kosciusko
Thaddeus Kozalusko
Lafayette Squate
Pennsylvania Avenue
White House
Frontier Fighters
Touay
United
Beechaar
Toni
Tal Weeecham
Beecham
Yonkers
Alicea Co
Canal Street
New Yori Bay
Beecham’s
Peterson
Wm. J. Nichol
Brrest
Rochester
Whayn Peterson
Buffalo
Boschee’s Syrup
Hindergorns
BR Hineor Chemical Works
Paes
Thompson
Scotland
Rasiala
Cate
Children Creary
Fletcher
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