Sons of Presidents Rally Across Generations
Leslie's Weekly surveys prominent presidential offspring from Robt. T. Lincoln to Charles Francis Adams, John VanBuren and John Tyler era figures. The piece traces careers in military, diplomacy, law, education and public service across several generations.
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John Adams
John Quincy Adams
Charles Francis Adams
Free Soilers
Congress
Lincoln
England
Horace Greeley
Charles F
Henry
Brooks
John VanBuren
Thurlow Weed
Prince
John
Martin VanBuren
Frée Soilers
William Cullen Bryant
David Dudley Field
Preston King
New York
Henry Wilson
America
John van Buren
Fremont
William Henry Harrison
John Scott Harrison
Ohio
Benjamin Harrison
John Tyler
Lyon Gardiner Tyler
White House
William and Mary College
Virginia
Decay of Lightning Rods Reflects Shifts in American Industry
An 19th century essay notes the decline of lightning rods in the United States as tall urban buildings lack protection and newer tin rods via ground-connected pipes prove more effective. It cites the Washington Monument as a famed, extensively tested example and recounts a 1885 bolt strike that caused no damage, while a later strike caused minor cracking.
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Washington
Aesop Like Adages On Wealth And Appearance
A pair of proverbs contrasts social value and vanity. The first notes prestige often follows wealth and finery, while the second links personal reputation to one’s clothing and tailor, implying external dress shapes how a person is perceived.
Notice of final five year proof for homestead land
Department of the Interior notice from the U S Land Office at Waterville Washington dated June 14 1911 states Winfield Faulkner of Leavenworth Washington who filed Homestead Entry No 9845 for lots 4 4 and 4 1 or net4sel4 section 24 township 24 north range 17 east Willamette meridian will prove up his claim before F A Reynolds United States Commissioner at Leavenworth Washington on July 1 1911 Witnesses named Geo Ingham M K E Carr Geo Hood and Jack Heathen all of Leavenworth Washington W F Haynes Register June 23 July 21
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Department of the Interior
U.S. Land Office
Waterville
Wash
Winfield Faulkner
Leavenworth
Township
Range
Willamette Meridian
F. A. Reynolds
U. S
Leavenworth, Wash
Geo. Ingham
M. KE. Carr
Geo. Hood
Jack Heathen
W. F. Haynes
Register
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Hillman & Pabst
Carlquist
Wenatchee
Hotel
The
Wenatchee Business College
Stewart Bros
Cae Wash
Leavenworth Market
Martin Christensen
Packing House
Emil Frank
Prop
Palace of Sweets
G. W. Hathaway
A. D. Short
Totem Pole
Pioneer Square
Oregon Portland
Obe
Portland
Wright & Dickinson Chas
Wasant, Paes
M.C. Dickinson, Mea
Sons OF Presidents
Robt. T. Lincoln
Pullman Car Company
Chicago
Mr. Lincoln
Grant
Garfield
Arthur
Harrison
George M. Pullman
Frederick D. Grant
West Point
Austria
Department of the East
Ulysses S
California
Jesse R
Harry Augustus Garfield
Williams College
United States
James R. Garfield
United States Civil Service
Department of Commerce and Labor
Secretary of the Interior
Roosevelt
Attorneys AT Law
Lewis J. Nelson
Eliott
Loavenworth, Wash
J. B. Adams
K. He. Fox
Smith Building
Carlquist’s Jewelry
Leavenworth, Washington
Victor Martin
Omar P, Barrows
John E. Porter
Columbia Valley Bank
Wenatchee Wash
Ira Thomas
R. S. Ludington
Fred Kemp
Yee
F. and
M. Bank
Wenatchee, Wash
Reeves & Reeves
Reeves Building
Farmers
D. Griffith
Burt J. Williams
Starr
Columbia Var
Bank Bildy
Varney
Ball Park
Cascade
L. J. Nelson
N. M. Sorenson
Chelan County
Rarey Building
Wenatchee, Washington
Cascade Aerie
Order of Eagles
F. Hall
A. M. Johnson
Worthy
J. W. Faulkner
J. E. Grant
Commercial St
Echo Office
Hamilton Lodge No 244
Mil David
N. G Walt Myers
Ree
See
J. P Harton
Pinnacal
B.S. Learies
Chickamin Lodge
Ladies of the Maccabees
C. F
Rene Tholing
Ida Battin
Knights of
Pythias
Hioom
G W. Hatha
M. K. Burnham
R and S
G. W. Hoxley
DR. J. Stillson Judah
State Bank
A. G. Mickeown
W.W. M. McCoy
Columbia Valley Bank Building
Omee
Chelan County Abstract Co
J. A. Gellatly
W. W. Gray
Secy
Wenatchee Abstract Company Incorporated
R. W. Vermilya
Mer
Columbia Valley Bank Bldg
City Drug Line Cease Inc
Rainier Beer
Lee J. Howerton
W. H. Hamilton & Son
A. KE. Hamilton
A. J. Martin
Riverside Avenue
Ninth St
Leavenworth Undertaking Co
Congregational Church
H.N. May
Woldenberg
Brender
Draymen
Fraternal Brotherhood
Istand Sra
K. P. Lint
A. M. Hood
Maud Massie
W. van de Crift
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