Heroines of the Revolution at Valley Forge remembered
A long, fragmented account honors the women who aided the Valley Forge camp during the 1777 78 winter. It highlights Lady Stirling and her daughter Catherine, Kitty Stirling, Nanny Browne, and other Pennsylvania women who provided food, clothing, lint, and medical care, while James Monroe and General Washington receive passing mentions. The piece laments lack of public records for these efforts and notes personal stories of sacrifice, charity, and courtships tied to the camp.
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Valley Yorge
Pennsylvania
Moody
Conway
Valley Worge
Lord
Braddock
New York
New Jervey
Washington
Georle
Maskingwidge
New Jersey
Totheese
Valley Force
Sear Pradelphia
Ceners
Valley Perce
Lon Stirling
Livingston Rmacor
Houdeoq
Livingston
Howe
Atirling
Therine
Peonerivania
Stirling
General Washington
Pela
Enoch Fdwants
Philadelphia
Todas
Kitty
Mies
Nanny Stroene
Hrockal
Valley Forge
Lady Stirling
St. John's
Red Cross
le Margulies de Lafaretta
James Mortow
Cecerale Enos
Greene
Morristown
N J
Livingston Manor
Mr. Irving
Comforter
Inchle
James Monroe
Nanny Browne
van Horne
Nelly Custis
Carlisle
John Armstrong
Ireland
John Aull
Lord Howe
Bossand
Gener Knog
Porter
Tin
Lady Kitt
Wik Mam Duer
Women in Railway Work Clash Over Roles
In a brief exchange, Mrs Platte argues women can be employed on railways while Doakemen and bagacemen note mixed views. The dialogue claims no inherent reason women should be barred from braking and handling railway duties, reflecting early 20th century gender role debates.
Minstrel Show Costumes Stir Controversy
A quoted exchange describes a man preparing for a minstrel show with his face darkened. The blunt remark highlights race rooted performance and public discomfort around blackface portrayal in entertainment.
Tariff Works Well With Ample Revenue For Nation
The new tariff bill yields more revenue than expected. Congressman Hainey Illinois notes duties up to June 1 nearly reach July 1 targets, with forecasts suggesting around 200 to 270 million dollars in revenue. Other tax sources offset any losses, showing the tariff’s impact on the budget.
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House of Representatives
Hainey
Illnois
Prague Alvrich Bt
Toderwoood
Trade dullness and tariff foes in The New York Sun
The New York Sun attacks the Uoderwood tariff amid a seven month adverse trade balance blamed on export declines not tariff effects. It cites a $23,000,000 import rise as negligible to domestic production and notes steel and wool industries show little tariff impact. The piece also covers GOP fissures and hints Roosevelt may seek the presidency, while Democratic leaders grow uneasy at Republican criticism of the administration.
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New York Sun
Watt
Suger
United States
Bull Moose Party Sees Health Boost for Senator Minn
Rumors say Senator Minn has recovered enough to undertake major work including boring two tunnels under the Fast River in New York. The news could boost the Bull Moose vote and influence Progressive prospects as 1812 era talk resurfaces about a relapse and reengagement with party goals.
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Minn
Fast River
New York
Wilson predicts historic business boom after anti trust reform
President Wilson told Virginia editors at the White House that the United States is set for its greatest business revival once anti trust legislation is passed. He argued the administration’s program, including currency reform, will remove doubts and unleash a lasting boom across the country. He urged steady action, saying delaying the program would breed agitation and continued uncertainty for business.
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Washington
United States
Wilson
Virginia
White House
Congress
Werton
Trust Freerom
Friends of Business
Speedy Success and Odd Promises in a Fragmented Note
A fragmented OCR item mentions a daughter securing a position as an etonographer in a large office and receiving three marriage offers. It also references a golfer's stance as he drives off and questions whether he is golfing or dancing. The text is garbled and lacks coherent structure or clear events.
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Pastor Getpal, Lard Stirling
Lloran
Latte
Republican Party
Dave
Frankl
Triton
Roocevelt
Perkitia
Minehot
Tan
Mr. Wilson
Terpsichoress
Dane
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