Washington's Frontier Drills and the Braddock Campaign
The text chronicles George Washington's role in 1755 58 frontier campaigns. It notes his rise amid colonial politics after Braddock's defeat, his leadership of militia posts and forts, and his shift toward Mount Vernon life after years of service. Washington's resilience amid peril is highlighted along with public praise and letters to his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock
Aid-De-Camp
Washington
Fort Duquesne
Augustine
Ohio
Mount Vernon
Washington's youthful charm and private writings revealed
The fragment notes James Washington’s susceptibility to women, citing journals and verses as proof of his romantic side. It contrasts his grand conduct with a softer humanity, while the speaker advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills through a testimonial from Isaac Lewis of Sabina Ohio.
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Washington
Parts
Washingtons youth romance and lost Lowland Beauty tale
The piece traces young George Washington’s early romantic yearnings at Greenway Court where letters reveal longing for a “Lowland Beauty.” It recounts rival suitors and a Miss Fauntleroy connection, plus a tale of a rejected proposal and a chagrined_Window sighting, tied to Washington’s youthful passions.
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Greenway Court
Robin
George Fairfax
Miss Cary
Nourish Him Emulsion Ad Claims Full Cure Support
An advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil with hypophosphites as a cure for wasting diseases by feeding patients. It claims the product goes straight to the blood, rekindles vitality, and aids bronchial and lung troubles with a palatable, non-nauseating formula sold by Scott & Bowne of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Erie
Scott & Bowne
New York
Sabina Leader Endorses Hood's Sarsaparilla
President Isaac Lewis of Sabina Ohio and Sabina Bank chief for 20 years testifies to Hood's Sarsaparilla. He says the remedy purifies blood and strengthens brain nerves digestion and body, noting personal relief from long standing pains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Lewis
Sabina
Ohio
Clinton Co
Sabina Bank
Hood
Acrostic Poem Hints at Frances Alexander and Washington
The text presents an acrostic suggesting Frances Alexander, linked to the Stirling earldom and Alexandria before recounting Washington’s poetic flirtations. It notes unfinished lines, speculates on his heart, mentions Miss Phillips of New York, and defends Washington against political smears about infidelity.
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Xerxes
Cupid
Frances Alexander
Earl of Stirling
Alexandria
Mount Vernon
George
Frances Alexa
Washington
Phillips
New York
Boston
Waghington
Benjamin
The Influence of the Expectant Mother on Generations
The passage extols the powerful impact of the mother from conception onward. It urges careful guarding of the Expectant Mother and great effort to ward off danger to ensure a happy life, emphasizing lasting effects through generations and eternity.
Mother's Friend Promises safer confinement and quicker recovery
Advertisements tout Mother's Friend as a remedy easing childbirth pains and shortening recovery, with testimonials from Dayton Ohio and claims of safety for mother and child. Also promoting three free bottles of remedies for consumption and bronchial illnesses from T A Slocum M D of New York.
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T. A.slocum
M. D
Sheriff Sale Notice in Butts County Georgia 1897
Legal notice states an April sheriff sale in Jackson Butts County Georgia. Eighty one acres in the fourth district will be sold at public auction for cash with a starting pine tree landmark. Proceeds satisfy two executions against Julia A. McCord and G C McCord. Tenant in possession given written notice as required. This March 1 1897.
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Georgia
Butts County
Jackson
Said County
Trist
G. M
Caleb A. Lindsey
Wise Ferry
Julia A. McCord
Justice Colls
Said
A. H. Price
G.c. Yy
Cord
R. L. Ay
G. C. McCord
Julia A. Lindsey
J.O. Beauchamp
Court of O's Navy
Doos
Son
George W. Taylor
Mary Ge Collins
J. G. Colwell
Mattie Taylor
Emma E. Taylor
R. D. Ogletree
George W.tay
Administratris
Sale of Indian Springs & Flovilla Railroad assets in Butts County
Commissioner A W Lane will publicly sell the Indian Springs and Flovilla Railroad Company assets on March 2, 1897 at the Jackson courthouse. The purchase includes railway from Flovilla to Indian Springs about 2.29 miles, rolling stock, tools, rights of way, and property free of liens. A $1,000 cash payment is required. bids may exceed to allow bonds up to $9,000, with notes due in 30 and 60 days if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Butts County
Georgia
J.W. Minter
Indian Springs & Flagilly Railroad Company
Court House
Jackson
Indian Springs
Flovilla
Said County
Upted States Construction Company
United States Construction Company
A. W. Lane
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G. F. H. Ober
Mexico
Home Office
Mapam
The
C. I. Hood & Co
Lowell
Mass
John Augustine Washington
Hood’s
Miss Fauntleroy
Wakefield
Barbados
Eleanor Parke Custis
Williamsburg
Thawa
Fonds
Atlanta
Gro. LayTon
Dayton
Bradfield Regulator Coo
Atlanta, GA
Epitor Arcus
T. A. Slocum
Pine Street
ARGUS
J. W. Crum
Kellam & Moore
South
Ladies’ Advisory Department
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga, Tenn
Cooper
Tupelo
Cardus
U. S
U.S
Dr. W.L. Carmichael &Co
Ae Fa
Cincinnati
B. W. Parker
Fourth Street
Atpaasan
Sastoria
Flovilla and
T. J. Carson
Thos J. Carson
Thos. J. Cason
Jas. F. Carmichael
Burrs County
Administratrix Sale
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