Washington Birthday Celebrations Across Early America
A sweeping look at how George Washington’s birthday was observed from New York to Virginia, Philadelphia to Mount Vernon. The piece traces shifting locations of celebrations, public honors, and the evolving politics surrounding the nation’s first president, including Tammany, the Jay treaty, and public mourning after his death.
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Seorgh
Washington
White House
New York
Philadelphia
New York ‘Times
Potomac
Anes
Valley Forge
Richmond
Maryland
Congress
New York City
Franklin House
Cherry and Peart Streets
McComb
Broadway
Trinity Church
Hla
Hig
Society of the Cincinnati
Taromany
United States
Tammany
John Jay
England
France
Jefferson
George Washington
Publc
Mount Vernop
Hila
Thia Pet
Nelly Onsiin
Maj
Lawrence Lewis
Mount Vernon
Building the Washington Monument long a subject of contention
A historical overview traces the Washington Monument from initial 1709 proposals by John Marshall through repeated congressional debates in the 19th century. It chronicles Washington National Monument Society efforts, design contests, government takeover under President Grant, and eventual completion in 1884, noting the shaft height of 655 feet 6% inches, a base of 56 feet square, and about 29,000 stones used. The monument opened to the public October 9, 1888, with stone walls of granite and marble and windows for views of the capital region.
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John Marshall
George Washington
United States
House of Representatives
Washington
General Washington
Martha Washington
Congress
Washington National Monument Society
Justia John Marshall
Robert Mila
L'Infant
Grant
Walla
T Ha
Capital City
Wirate
Maryland
Aubrey’s chatter spoils voyage plans and a girl’s life tale
A classroom-spirited excerpt riffs on Aubrey a busybody aboard an ocean liner and a fragmented tale of Janet, a young woman sheltered by parents, later rebel turning into a political delegate. The piece blends didactic quips with moralizing commentary and scattered verse.
Plum Tree Shaker in the Black Forest Golf Tale
A World War era traveler recalls meeting German locals at Schwarzwald hotel near Freudenstadt. He describes a nine hole golf course, a plum tree that yielded fruit after much shaking, and a greens keeper who explains the tree was struck down by a storm two years earlier.
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Germany
Freudenstadt
Black Forest
Herr Luz
Schwarzwald
Jacob Thurman
Wru Barrios
Faculty Style Shapes The Future And Providence
A reflective note asserts that what the Creator has planned will be large and generous. It links humanity’s faculties memory hope imagination and reason to a future shaped by divine style, urging trust in what lies ahead and in the greatness of Providence.
Postum Free Week’s Supply Offer Details
The Postum Company offers a full week’s supply of healthful Postum free to anyone who writes to them postpaid. Read the offer in another section of the paper to learn how to obtain the sample.
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Postum Company
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Washington Monument
National Geographic Society
Washington National Monument
McGoofey
Phillip
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Hans
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McGoffey
Iife
Tivera
Msalippias
Senel
Hsudno
Missiour
Macpoto
Coalrodo
Ipbo
Patprally
Welcher
Eeenach Moo
Jong Oose
Lm Las
Mufti
Atezius
Allocek
Sicace
Ietel Ee
Arate
Laxatios
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