Chapter on Washington as Explorer and Messenger in the French War
The text describes Washington surveying wilderness and engaging with the frontier peoples as the French English struggle unfolds. It covers his expedition to deliver a message to the French commander, the difficult return march in winter, and an ambush by French allied Indians at Murdering Town where Washington narrowly survived.
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Washington
North America
Atlantic
Virginia
Washington and the Start of a Fateful Mission
In October 1758 Dinwiddie sought a commissioner to warn the French at Lake Erie to honor treaties and halt their territorial advance. Young George Washington, at 21, accepted the role, leaving a Virginia gentleman with family wealth to undertake a perilous journey on duty for the English crown.
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Washington
Savage
Lawrence
Mississippi
Dinwiddie
Virginia
Lake Erie
The Joy and Danger in Expectant Motherhood
It is thought the Creator cursed woman with sorrow in birth yet a mother’s joy at first embrace proves otherwise. The path of the expectant mother holds danger and suffering that should be avoided so she may reach the hour of hope fulfilled in strength.
Mothers Friend Promises Easy Childbirth and Relief
A Confederate era advertisement touts Mothers Friend as the sole remedy for childbirth comfort. It claims relaxation of system, absence of nausea, headaches, gloom, and foreboding, with testimonials from mothers. The ad offers a $1 bottle plus a free booklet with testimonials, from The Bradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta, GA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.h.kine & Co
Whitewright, Tex
Mothers Watch Daughter's Decline and Hope for Cure
A letter describes Cora, 19, exhausted by consumption and given three months to live. The writer notes mothers’ anxiety as early disease cuts lives short and claims Nood s Sarsa parilla can restore blood quality and health in its early stages.
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Nood
Cora
Frontiersman Washington Leads A Notable 18th Century Expedition
Accounts of early American exploration describe Washington and his companion crossing icy rivers in January 1754. They built a raft, faced freezing conditions, and reached Williamsburg after a perilous journey. Washington directed Fort Necessity defenses before capitulation to French forces.
Sweethearts Wives and Mothers Toast for New Year
The piece honors women as sweethearts wives and mothers. It portrays a range of affection from a young man to his sweetheart and a gray haired man praising his wife and mother. It reflects on maternal sacrifice with a biblical reference and ends with a New Year toast blessing all women who shape lives.
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Jesus
Washington’s 1754 Campaign in the Seven Years’ War
The text notes Washington’s brief 1754 campaign as the first blow in the Seven Years’ war. It mentions his capitulation on July 4 and reflects on the day’s later significance tied to the colonists’ rights declaration twenty-one years afterward.
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Washington
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Advertsits For Sale
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores and all skin eruptions. It claims to cure piles or no pay required with a money back guarantee and price of 25 cents per box offered by all druggists.
At Work Again with Salvation Oil
A testimonial from Frank Stubenhauer of Dubuque Iowa praises Salvation Oil as a versatile home remedy for sprains bruises cuts burns and scalds. He credits it with restoring ability to work after a elbow injury and saving a week of lost wages. The ad notes it is sold locally.
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Frank Stubenhauer
Elm St
Dubuque
Iowa
Discharge of Thos. J. Carson Estate Administrator
In Butts County Georgia T J Carson administrator for Thos J Carson deceased petitions to be discharged after full administration. Citations to all interested persons to show cause why letters of dismission should not be granted on the first Monday in April 1897. Dec 21 1896. Jas F Carmichael Ordinary.
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Georgia
Butts County
T. J. Carson
Thos. J. Carson
Jas. F. Carmichael
The Dreaded Consumption Can Be Cured Ad
A claim by T A Slocum M D offers a free supply of three bottles of a remedy for consumption and related lung and throat diseases. He provides his New York address 98 Pine Street and asks readers to mention the paper when writing.
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T. A.slocum
M.C
Areus
T. A. Slocum
M. D
Pine Street
New York
Arcus and the Sunny South Offer
The Arcus and the Sunny South twelve months for $2.50. The Sunny South is billed as the most popular literary paper in the south. It is described with promotional language likening it to wheat at the mill.
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South
S'An
Public sale of land in Jackson County by court order
Property to be sold at the courthouse door in Jackson on the first Tuesday in April 1897. Eighty one acres in district 582 G. M. description begins at Caleb A. Lindsey land and follows a marked course to Wiseberry Road. Levied to satisfy two executions against Julia A. McCord and G C McCord. Tenant notified. March 1, 187. J C Beauchamp Sheriff B C
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Georgia
Butts County
Jackson
Said
G. M
Caleb A. Lindsey
Wiseberry Road
Julia A. McCord
Justice Court
Said County
A. H. Price
G. C. McCord
R. L. Allen
Julia A. Lindsey
J. C. Beauchamp
B. C
Commissioner Sale of Indian Springs Flovilla Railroad Property
A Butts County Georgia commissioner announces a public sale of the Indian Springs Flovilla Railroad Company assets. The bid includes the railway from Flovilla to Indian Springs about 2.25 miles, rolling stock, tools, and rights of way. Sale set for March 28, 1897 at the courthouse in Jackson, with $1,000 cash due from the buyer and options to pay excess with bonds or notes.
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Superior Court
Butts County
Georgia
J.W. Minter
Indian Springs& Flovilla Railroad Company
Court House
Jackson
Indian Springs
Flovilla
Floyilla
Said County
A. W. Lane
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Mexico
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Martha Custis
Gist
Bret
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Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta,ga
Hood
Cora Peck
Amsterdam
N. Y
C. I. Hood & Co
Lowell, Mass
Williamsburg
Fort Duquesne
Great Meadows
Martha Washington
John Trumbull
Fort Necessity
Croup
Ache
Bucklen
Gospal
TON’ States
D International
Walikes
Estavii
U. S
U.S
Dr. W.L. Carmichael &Co
J. W Crum
Kellam & Moore
Castor
Castoria
Ci Dit
Flovilla and
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