Washingtons Early Life and Family Fortunes
Augustine Washington provided wealth and schooling to George Washington, owning over five thousand acres across four counties and land near Fredericksburg. The family held stock in the Principia Iron Company with profitable iron mines in Maryland and Virginia. Washington’s father, once a sailor, commanded ships and carried iron to England, returning with convict laborers on voyages.
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Fredericksburg
Rappahannock
Principia Iron Company
Maryland
Virginia
Colonies
Jie Washington
Martime
England
Augustine
Westmoreland
George
Rappahannoc
Lawrence
Mary Washington
London
Lawrence Washington
Spain
Washingtons and Fairfaxs Shape a Virginia Boy
The piece traces George Washington's lineage from Augustine and Mary Washington through Lawrence Fairfax and the Mount Vernon circle. It notes family roles, land, and the early schooling, riding, surveying, and business training that prepared him for leadership.
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Mount Vernon
House of Burgesses
Fairfax
Belvoir
George
Beverley
Virginia
Lawrence
You Called Me a Dog Sir Line from Exchange
The text presents a dated ad and a humorous exchange. It notes fresh supply of Mrs. Austin's Bag Buck wheat now on hand at grocers and includes a brief jocular dialogue about being called a dog versus a cur.
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Rene
Jestela
Geo. W. Aird
Gidress
Magic Hair Depilatory Ad Promises Easy Hair Removal
Ad touts MAGIC HAIR DEPILATORY for rapid removal of hair on arms neck bust and shoulders with instant safe results. Promises free sample from THE MAGIC BEAUTY CO. at 3667 Michigan Ave Chicago. Mentions a young lawyer who benefits from a wife who lays down the law.
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Magic Beauty CO
Michigan, Ave
Chicago
Ll. Adv
Don't you think dear the Scrubbs show too much style
Mr Comfy questions neighbors Scrubbs for dressing well amid uncertainty of daily meals. Mrs Comfy explains style may attract invitations to dine. The dialogue captures social contrast and humor about status and hospitality.
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Mr. Comfy
Scrubbs
Mrs. Comfy
Eczema 25 Years Cleared By Resinol Ointment
Mrs. C Hellmuth of Philadelphia describes twenty five years of severe eczema on her face. After using Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap she reports the skin is clear and she can go outside without shame. The ad offers free samples by mail and lists other skin ailments treated by Resinol products.
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Philadelphia
Resinol Chem. Co
Baltimore
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