John Hanson First President Not Washington Revealed
A newspaper note highlights that John Hanson of Maryland was elected president by the Continental Congress in 1781 and served one year, while Washington is the first under the present constitution. It cites Hanson’s health, the 1787 convention, and Washington’s later role as pivotal in shaping the United States.
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Chapel Hill
Mar
George Washington
United States
Washington
John Hanson
Maryland
Hanson
Continental Congress
Yorktown
Charles County
House of Delegates
Philadelphia
Valley Forge
Cornwallis
Washingtons Legacy From Victory To Final Farewell
The narrative recounts Washington on the Fort Duquesne capture now Pittsburgh, Valley Forge 1777, Yorktown victory, and his eight years as president. It notes his death in 1799 after a cold attack, his famous line I die hard, and his epitaph First in peace first in war and first in the hearts of his countrymen.
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Fort Duquesne
Pittsburgh
Valley Forge
Washington
Yorktown
Essex 10 Assault Marks This Week in Challenger Tests
Essex Challenger Week begins with New Essex Challenger cars set to break speed, reliability, brake, economy and endurance records. Hudson Motor Car Co predicts many new marks as Jefferson Motor Co and local dealers invite public to test drive and judge performance, safety and value. Ed Hatcher touts improved design and handling while inviting motorists to participate in uncoached tests.
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Hudson Motor Car Company
Jefferson Motor Co
Ed Hatcher
Hudson-Essex
Mr. Hatcher
Virginia Dare chapter to hold annual meeting in Greensboro
The Virginia Dare chapter of the North Carolina Daughters of the American Colonists will meet March 5 at the King Cotton hotel in Greensboro at eight. Regent Mrs. Charles S. Wallace presides. special guest Mrs. Lowell Hobart, president general, is invited. Officers will be elected and committee reports given. Delegates to the April 1921 national assembly were elected in October at Statesville.
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New Bern
Virginia Dare
North Carolina
National Society Daughters of the American Colonists
King Cotton Hotel
Greensboro
Charles S. Wallace
Morehead City
Lowell F. Hobart
Mayflower
Ohio
Feaures
General Assembly of the
National Organization
Washington Hotel
Washington
Statesville
Charles R. Whitaker
Southern Pines
R. Duke Hay
Winston-Salem
K. E. Spencer
Benjamin Wyche
Charlotte
Barn Louise Stewart
Herbert Thornton
Thurlow Kearnes
High Point
John S. Welbornef
C. J. Parks
W. T. McCoy
Haplain
Emma B. Wace
C.nter
Roanoke Island
Raleigh
National Society
DeGraffenried
Gorham
Springs
America
Livingston JL. Hunter
Tidioute, Pa
Juniors To Meet Wilson March 5
The 23rd district of the Junior Order United American Mechanics will hold a meeting here Wednesday March 5. Local organizers invite members to attend and discuss district affairs and upcoming activities.
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Wilson
United American Mechanics
Henderson Is Asked To Speak At Wilson
W K Henderson radio announcer from Shreveport has been invited to address the opening night of Wilson’s fifth annual indoor circus and exposition. The event runs March 17 to 22 and is hosted by the local American Legion post.
Elements of Tax Deductions for Charitable and Other Payments
The text outlines deductible items under the revenue act including charitable contributions to qualified organizations and church funds, taxes deductible, non deductible local benefit taxes, estate taxes, postage, auto license fees, customs duties, and business-related duties. It notes that gifts to individuals are non deductible but gifts to charitable groups may be, and emphasizes the need to prove eligibility and proper accounting.
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States
Citizens Military Train at Fort Bragg March 1
A brief item notes a Citizens Military Training event at Fort Bragg North Carolina on March 1. Details are sparse in the readable text but indicate a formal military training activity connected to wartime preparedness.
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Fort Bragg, N. C
Citizens Military
Auto Runs 59 Miles On Gallon
Automobile engineers claim a new device cuts gasoline use to 59 miles per gallon and improves pickup starting and smoothness. Thousands have installed the invention and report carbon disappearance. E Oliver offers free samples and a money making opportunity for distributors in Milwaukee and beyond.
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E. Oliver
Third St
Milwaukee
Wisc
Adv
Army Camp Set At Fort Bragg June Thirteen
Army officials announced a camp at Fort Bragg from June 13 to July 12 for eligible youths aged 17 to 24. The program invites young men to participate in a summer training event on base.
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Ing
Fort Bragg
Army
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ESSEX
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NEW Motors
Industrial Electric & Machine Co
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Hutchen
New York
Hutchens Department Food Store
East Washington Street
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Moore’s Book Store
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