Dinwiddie Chooses Washington to Battle French Threat
Virginia governor Dinwiddie acts without delay to counter a French advance toward the Ohio country. He selects Major George Washington, a seasoned woodsman and surveyor, to carry a warning and orders to drive the intruders out if needed. The Ohio Company and Pennsylvania leaders weigh fort and finance options as tensions rise along the frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinwiddie
Ohio Company
Virginia
Hamilton
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Assembly
Washington's Ohio venture 1754 foretells of a frontier flag
In late 1753 to 1754 George Washington undertakes a perilous mission to deliver a message to the French at Fort Le Boeuf, aided by Dinwiddie and others, to claim English rights on the Ohio. The journey, delays, and harsh winter strengthen Washington’s resolve, while colonial assemblies argue over funding and frontage. Washington returns to Virginia as war looms, with Fry dead and a growing French threat at Duquesne.
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Oswego
Ontario
Ohio
Alleghany
Fort le Boeuf
Washington
Williamsburg
Gist
Dinwiddie
Virginia
Pennsylvania Assembly
New York
French Creek
Alexandria
Forks
Col
John Fry
George
Corbin
Alleghenies
Grand Meadows
South Carolina
England
Virginia Volunteers
Meadows
Fry
Side Pockets for Autos Include Twin Motorcycles
German government ordered cars feature rear tonneau side pockets large enough for two motorcycles. Running boards serve as storage, bikes hidden while cruising, but ready for immediate use by two crew members if the vehicle stalls.
United States Embassy in London Described by Harper's Weekly
Sydney Brooks writes in Harper's Weekly that the American ambassador in London is among the most pleasant yet exacting posts. He notes the ambassador is treated as a national guest and gains close access to English life, more than any other diplomat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
London
Sydney Brooks
Harper’s Weekly
Eruption like pimples ends with Cuticura cure
Mrs. W. H. Hughes of Wathena Kansas reports a chronic scalp and facial eruption in her child healed after two weeks of Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She notes improvement began with ointment and the sores nearly vanished in a month to six weeks. Advertisement also promotes Cuticura samples and Skin Book.
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Wathena
Kan
W. H. Hughes
Dept. L. Boston
Real estate for sale listings across North America
A compilation of farm and homestead offerings ranging from 37 to 3383 acres across Ontario Manitoba Colorado Illinois Wisconsin Arkansas and Arizona. Properties feature tillable land bears houses barns outbuildings stock and machinery with prices per acre or total asking terms including trade options. Listing agents include Mrs E Barre C H Schneider B A Jones M R Bliss J W Kelly and P Phillips.
Farm land sale ads with multiple properties in US and Canada
A collage of farm for sale notices lists hundreds of acres in many states and provinces, with details on cult, pasture, houses, barns, outbuildings and stock. Advertisers include J. B. Stringer Crescent Okla W. H. Willis Rhame N.D. and others from Newkirk Okla Woodstock Ont Kan Corning Ia Wis and more. Different tracts range from 30 to 820 acres with varying improvements and prices.
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Presoue Isle
George Washington
Lawrence Washington
Thomas Lee
Jacob Vanbraam
Mount Vernon
Christopher Gist
Alleghanies
Fort Duquesne
Rainy River
E. Barre
Voltaire
McHenry Co
N. D
Clyde H. Farr
Gleichen
Alta
Can
A. Franklin CO
Ark
C. C. Williams
Ozark
Barnes CO
O. Mosher
Darey
N. Dak
Logan CO
Colo
C. H. Schneider
Sterling
A. Benton CO
B. A. Jones
Hiwasse
A. Burleigh CO
A. Careon CO
Wyo
Gee
A. Campbell, Walcott
A. Eddy CO
N. Mex
8& Ag. Cult
J. W. Kennedy
Lakewood
Washington CO
W. Freeman
Brighton
Iowa
Lashburn
Sask
BE. Wilson
Lashburn, Sask
A. Ripley CO
Ind
A. Cult
D. Marsh
Versailles
Elm Creek
Man
C. Johnson
Daly Man
Grant
Daly, Man
A. Harvard CO
A. Benedict
Lime Springs
van Buren Co
Mich
L. McLaughlin
Haven
Fruitdale
Butte Co
Mac Gregor Man
Balance Prairie
F. Hille
MacGregor, Man
Lyon Co
M. Koenig
Olpe
Kuan
Oliver CO
N. Rh
W. Seewald
Hanover
N.D
A. Laramie CO
A. Cull
Mach. L. Gardner
Pine Bluffs
A. Furnas CO
Neb
Enap. Co. Hopper
Stamford
Bluff City
Harper Co
Thomas
Dorrance, Kan
Eustis
Frontier Co
A. Brown CO
Minn
W. Raschka
Comfrey
Basswood
W. Dewar
Banswood
Freeport
A. Cowley Co
Bal Ture
J. W. Kelly
Defiance
Ariz
A. Stock and Grain Farm Wood Co
Wis
R. C. C. Vehrs
Nekoosa
Forrest Brandon
P. Phillips
Forrest
A. M.pherson CO
O. E. Sherman
Fayette
Howard Co
B.S. Leavenworth
New Franklin
Brown Co
C. F. Kirk, Morris, Minn
A. Kiwa CO
Okla
G. Quackenbush
Roosevelt
A. Oscoda CO
A. Logan CO
R. House
A. Orch
J. B. Stringer
Crescent
A. Kay CO
Oute
J. W. Schneider
Newkirk
A. Billings CO
Cal
W. H. Willis
Rhame
Rush CO
Best Inco
Bath
A. Looney
Rushville
A. Stutsman CO
N. Ny
M. H. Kinnane
Pingree
Mitchell, Davison Co., & D
G. W. Lutts
Coleta
IDEAL
Hallowell
Cherokee Co
Bowlby
Kam
A. Oxford CO
Ont
J. B. McFarland
Woodstock
Corning
Adams Co
W. F. Wallace
A. Butte CO
South Dak
D. Southmayd
Nisland
S. Dak
Keyapaha Co
J. C. Read
Silver Creek
A. Rawlins CO
A . Bundy
MINOR
Clark CO
Nicollet Coo
J. E. Burt
Nicollet
Brandon
Knee Shaw
Clearwater
Addreas
J. W. Pollock
Stoddard CO
Barna
J. R. Young
Illmo, MO
Callaway Co
Jas. Renue
New Bloomfield
Torrington
Goshen Co
J. B. Carl
RYDER
Ward Co
Pueblo Co
Pueblo
Alma Realty Co
Alma, Ma
Morton Co
Custer CO
Ravalli
M'Henry Co
Ill
Eigin
N. R. Smith
Algonquin, Ill
Strathmore
Alberta
R. L. Fox
Strethmore
Penzance
al Larson
Saak
Eureka
Greenwood Co
Gilliland
Stearns CO
Orchard
Meye Ball
Marton Co
Jason Landis
Hannib
Leslie
M. Williams
St. Johns
Greene
F. W. Burgeman
Willard
Serath
S. J. Hill
Wort Ja
J. R. Jones
Hanlontown
A. Morgan CO
A. C. Peters
Burrville
A. Colbert CO
R. P. Bates
Leighton
Graham
Drew Co
J. J. Hall
Wented
Bond Howe
Arcane
America
Canada
Western
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Oswads
GEO. W.aird
Traction Terminal
Indianapolis
Soremmerndene” Ottion
Ottawa
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