Peggy Shippen Arnold A Belle of Philadelphia and Traitors Wife
The article traces Peggy Shippen Arnold, daughter of Edward Shippen, through her rise as Philadelphia’s belle during the Revolution, her marriage to Benedict Arnold, and her life after his treason. It notes public sympathy, her exile to England with her children, and her death in 1804, while outlining her family status and societal role.
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Philadelphia
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Ekginén Burr
Margaret Arnold
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Evie
Arnold
Bette Shippen
Edward Shippen
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Edward Ship
Seepen Én Ill
Pennsylvania
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Peggy
Poe
Zana
Endee
Andre
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Shippen
Pries
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Philadel
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Esurre Puiswuistinge
Fairmount Park
Mount Pleasant
New York
England
Springtime focus on home fly threat to health
Early spring prompts attention to the common house fly as a growing health menace. Medical journals emphasize its role in spreading disease and the need for successful prevention and control measures.
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Urges Tree Planting in Illinois School Yards
State Superintendent Francis G Blair urges communities to plant trees, arguing trees bless planters and all who share shade and beauty. He notes 1444 Illinois school yards lack trees and calls on readers to take conference this community gift by planting a tree.
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Supt. of Public Instruction
Francis
Blair
Ilinois
No New Court House For Arcola Camargo And Tuscola
The proposal to build a new Douglas County capitol failed by a large majority. Arcola and Camargo will not get new courthouses, while Tuscola is relieved to keep the old one.
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Arcola
Camargo
Tuscola
Douglas County
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Pape's Diapepsin Promises Fast Indigestion Relief
An advertisement extols Pape's Diapepsin as a quick cure for indigestion and stomach distress. It claims five minute relief from symptoms like heartburn belching and bloating by correcting fermentation and aiding digestion. The copy urges readers to ask their pharmacist to open a 60 cent case and try one tablet.
Princeville Man Refuses Amputation Believing Survival
Fragmentary OCR recalls a Princeville resident’s grim statement against foot amputation to avoid gangrene. The conveyed quote shows fear of life with no feet and hints at medical conflict, with unreadable surrounding text.
Daddy knows the moral in Ruth Bryan Leavitt's divorce tale
William Allen White offers a compact critique of the Bryan girl's tragedy, presenting Daddy as a perceptive, softhearted, hopeful guardian who sees both good and bad in men. He urges daughters to trust Daddy and believe he knows what makes them happy.
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Ruth Bryan Leavitts
Aivorce
William Allen White
Bryan
Daddy
Douglas Town Supervisor's 1908 1909 Financial Statement
Town of Douglas clerks record shows receipts totaling 332 89 with town tax on hand 197 16 and dog tax 29 47. Disbursements list election expenses auditing printing and services totaling 170 17 leaving a balance of 162 72 with dog tax on hand 310 65 and a separate balance 225 18.
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Ilinois
Clark
Douglas
M. D.lowery
Reed
Jno Lewis, Co Treas
Wa Eae
Chas Madden
Geo Gagan
John Reynolds
D Lowery
Elmer Fawley
Elec M McManus
H Finley
John Michaels
Albert Burns
H Wilson
Sam Carney
Todd
F Myers
Chas McClarrey
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