To The Shade of Washington Poem by Richard Alsop
The piece reveres Washington comparing him to bold conquerors and a sunlike savior. It lauds his public virtue and leadership while portraying his death with serene Christian faith. It invokes Attila Genghis Khan and Caesar to contrast fame with Washingtonian welfare and moral steadiness.
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Washington
Richard Alsop
Greece
Alexander
Caesar
Attila
Asia-realms
Elizabeth Wears New Clothes After Wartime Relief
Elizabeth walks down the stairs proudly in a gown cloak and new shoes, her joy tempered by dignity. Mrs. Noble, captain's wife, notes the family’s hardship and invites Elizabeth to the house where she receives a complete outfit from Eleanor's garments. Elizabeth expresses a desire to serve Mrs. Noble.
The Interrogation of Elizabeth in British Camp
Elizabeth, dressed as Miss Flenor, is questioned by three British officers about Captain Noble and Washington. A loyal answer and a claim of truth await scrutiny as her courage shields her silence and reveals a tense pursuit in a city under occupation.
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Washington
Elizabeth
Mrs. Noble
Miss Flenor
Miss Elenor
Capt. Noble
Fle
Dale
Elizabeth Helps Escape as Loyalist Soldiers Seek Captain
A young girl, Elizabeth, overhears soldiers searching for a captain and escapes unscathed with unbarred windows. She seeks aid at Mrs. Noble’s, who hides her and then safely reunites her with her anxious mother. The tale ends with praise for Elizabeth and a strong friendship with Mrs. Noble.
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Washington
Peter
Elizabeth
Squire Thornton
Mrs. Noble
Black Pompey
Washingtons steadfast courage shown through battles and peace
The piece recalls George Washington as a fearless, unflinching leader who inspired his troops and faced danger with calm. It cites Jefferson on his bravery and quotes his reflections from the French and Indian War, Monmouth, and Brad dock’s march. It ends with a call to cultivate peace, harmony, and justice as a nation.
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Washington
Ile
Jefferson
San Juan
Braddock
Charles Lee
Monmouth
Local Dialect Exchange Closes in Family Dispute
A rustic exchange reveals a child admitting to a deed to win a dime from his father. The boy warns against involving the grandfather, recalling a harsher punishment he faced after a previous lie.
State seeks nearly four million for extraordinary bills
Des Moines reports Iowa legislators consideration of almost 4 million dollars in extraordinary appropriations this session. A list covers monuments, hospitals, asylums, schools, and state institutions with totals including 850,000 for state control and 188,000 for Cherokee. Auditor Gilbert estimates surplus up to 800,000 and receipts near 5.78 million against 5.08 million expenditures.
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Assembly
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Eastern Iowa
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Isnox- Vunto
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Independence Hospital
Mt, Pleasant Hospital
Jeldora Industrial School
Mitchellville Industrial School
Davenport Orphans’ Home
Marshalltown
Soldiers
Vinton College
Council Bluffs School For
Glenwood
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Knoxville
Cherokee
Bronx City
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Dubuque
Iowa Legislature Faces Civil War Claim and Road Reform
The session weighs a possible $456000 civil war claim recovery from the federal government, with Senator Allison optimistic it can pass during Congress urgency measures. Bills extend railroad law to electric trolley lines and authorize interurban tax and road improvements, plus plans to move the State University west of Iowa City and regulate telephone rates. Des Moines post office January gross rose to $37639 from $31825 year earlier.
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Furry
Eaton
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Iowa
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Senate
D S. Lothrop
Sioux City
Allison
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Towa
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Ball
Blanchard Dhl
Des Moines
Army Post
Healy
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Supreme Court
Dealy
State University
Iowa City
Alexander Mardis
Dunham
Sweeley
State Railroad Commission
Leon Brown
Governor of Oregon Endorses Pe-ru-na For Colds and Catarrh
A lengthy testimonial from the Oregon governor praises Pe-ru-na as the catarrh remedy of the age. It claims Pe-ru-na prevents colds and cures catarrh, urging all households to keep it for coughs and winter ailments, and promotes Dr Hartman’s free book on winter catarrh.
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Atlantic
Martman
Statesman
Oregon
Pe-ru-ena
W. M. Gerd
United States
Pertena
Dy. Hartman
Addresa de
Hardman
Columbus
Ohio
Education notes from cities and universities in Europe and America
The piece highlights German and Italian pupil mixes in Venice and city elementary ratios in Paris Milan Stuttgart and Zurich. It lists University of Paris professors by faculty, mentions Mrs Oliver Ames funding a brass band at North Jenston High School, and notes Jamerson hall planned at Harvard by Hugo Munsterberg. It also cites Dr Daniel Gilman lamenting many short-term colleges and Roosevelt speaking at Nicholas Murray Butler's Columbia installation on April 19.
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Venice
Paris
Milan
Stuttgart
Zurich
University of Paris
Oliver Ames
North Jenston
Mass
Nicholas Murray Birtler
Columbia University
Tie
Columbia Law School
University
Erie man credits Dodd's Kidney Pills for cure
W I Ketchum of Erie Kansas suffered a five month back ache in 1900 misattributed to a stitch before trying Dodd's Kidney Pills. He started with six pills daily, felt relief in a week, completed a second box, and says the soreness never returned for over a year.
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Kans
W. IL Ketehwim
Dodd
Mr. Ketchum
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