The Real George Washington and Valley Forge Valor
A portrait of George Washington as a visionary national founder who united the colonies, formed a continental system, and led the army with fidelity. The Valley Forge letter shows his concern for Philadelphia’s citizens and his readiness to risk hardship to save others as he navigated war’s crises. Washington’s enduring legacy as a prudent, decisive leader is affirmed.
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America
George Washington
Washington
Congress
United States
Henry Cabot Lodge
Valley Forge
Alexander Hamilton
Sparks
Philadelphia
Schuylkill
Delaware
Thither
Washington's Records Public and Enduring Legacy
The article reflects on George Washington as a model of public record keeping. It notes his early habit of copying important letters and his foresight after the revolution to create a durable record of his career. This self awareness likely restrained his expressions more than for lesser men.
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Washam
Washington
Emperor Francis I. of
Austria
Worthy Wife of Hero Demonstrates Domestic Craft
Mrs. Washington showcased home manufacture by wearing a cotton striped dress with silk woven from silk ravellings. The outfit featured stripes made from reclaimed silk gockings and crimson chair upholstery, illustrating resourceful domestic skills.
Washington Forefathers Not Named Washington, Keefer Claims
Joseph S. Keefer told the Sons of Veterans in Washington that Gen. George Washington’s ancestors used the surname Washen. He traced the lineage back over 50 generations to an original Washen at Cave Castle England and said John Washen left England in 1660, settling near Colonial Beach and adopting the aristocratic Washington name.
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Joseph S. Keefer
George Washington
William Cushing
Sons of Veterans
Washington
Keefer
Washen
John Washen
England
Pops
Colonial Beach
Cave Castle
History and morals in nation building speech
A speaker argues that a nation is more than people, comprising laws and institutions. History should teach morals, while the past offers a vast field for reflection. The historian may doubt his judgment when projecting right relations of individuals, parties, or nations into the distant future.
Snub Precedes Triumph at Philadelphia Welcome
In a tale tied to General Washington, the Philadelphia ladies snubbed his wife after a failed campaign, an insult that stood in stark contrast to their warm reception when she arrived with the president's wife at a later visit. Beou't Tattle
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Washington
Philadelphia
George Washington Poem Exalts Virtue and Justice
A short, praise filled verse lauds George Washington as the people’s choice and a model of ordered virtue. It extols his equal trustworthiness, broad wisdom, and calm strength, claiming his rule of order justice and peace enabled a global release and taught rulers that power is a trust.
Washington the Truly Great Man
A reflection on George Washington as both man and myth. The piece argues deification obscures his humanity, citing diaries and letters that reveal temper, flaws, humor, and impulses. It traces his growth from colonial officer to president, ending with the idea that his retirement solidified his revered status.
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George Washington
Porto Rico
Philippines
Washington
Adam
Great Meadows
Washigton
Mount Vernon
Washingtons Charmed Life and Braddock Campaign
Washington survived four bullets through his coat and two horses shot from under him as Braddock led a movement against Fort Duquesne, a feat the Indians described as a charmed life.
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Washington
Braddock
Fort Duquesne
Showed His Wisdom Early and Young Washington’s Ohio Mission
George Washington at twenty one surveyed French strength in Ohio under Governor Dinwiddie. He carried a perilous mission, reached a decisive conclusion, and reported back with clear findings. His early judgment and leadership foreshadowed his later prominence in American history.
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George Washington
Dinwiddie
Ohio
Sunday School Lesson Studied Promptly
A Sunday school teacher emphasizes steady study and attendance as part of spiritual growth. The lesson stresses daily devotion and participation, urging families to review the weekly materials and discuss the preached themes at home.
Birthplace Wakefield Plantation Honored by Monuments
Wakefield plantation near Mount Vernon is identified as George Washington’s birthplace and is marked by a monument erected by the U.S. government in 1896. The piece notes Wakefield’s isolation and neglect compared with Mount Vernon, Alexandria, and other Washington sites, detailing access by river steamers and historical ownership of the mansion site and surrounding land.
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George Washington
Wakefield Plantation
Virginia
Potomac River
Grateful Nation
George Wash
Ington
Washington
Wakefield
Mount Vernon
Old Dominion
Alexandria
Nelly Custis
United States
Washington National Monument
National Capital
Chaanel
Valley Forge Park Keeps Washington Era Structures Preserved
Valley Forge area shows little change with Washington's headquarters house preserved and patriots’ entrenched positions traceable. Over a thousand acres have been taken by Pennsylvania for park purposes.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
A Century of Respect for George Washington
The American people are praised for fidelity to George Washington as an exemplary figure. The text asserts Washington’s memory is honored worldwide for faithfulness, wisdom, purity, and lack of ambition, challenging claims of romantic exaggeration.
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George Washington
Bogs Extend Life for Pensioners in Irish Districts
In Ireland bogs appear to sustain pensioners under the new act, especially in Castlerea where 2,800 names already qualify. The Gurteen area also has many pensioners, including siblings and relatives receiving 326 dollars yearly. The text notes bogs’ preservative qualities and their healthful folklore.
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Bog Land
Ireland
Castlerea
England
Scotland
Gurteen
Onyiogsense
Permons
Recovered Lost Mine Near Isis After Indian Uprising
A miner named Kank Thuriston located a legendary lost mine down the Salmon River near Isis. The mine is a wide gravel and ore dike that tests indicate may yield paying gold. Only Thuriston and a few companions knew its location, which was concealed since the uprising and resulting violence against white miners and townspeople.
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Isis
Kank Thuriston
Salmon River
Roberts
Roberses
Hamiston
Cloverville
Prince Nicholas of Montenegro's Queen Is Plebeian Yet Esteemed
Prince Nicholas of Montenegro recently crowned king has a wife described as a farmer's daughter, making her a plebeian queen to foreigners. Queen Miletie, an intellectual figure, will perform royal duties well. She mothered nine children, including the queen of Italy, two wives of Russian grand dukes, and a Battenberg prince's wife.
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Nicholas
Montenegro
Miletie
Italy
Francis Joseph
Battenberg
Why They Liked Him Lunatic Asylum Superintendent
A lunatic asylum superintendent strolling the grounds encounters an inmate who says he is liked better than the last one because the new official is more like them. The inmate notes the shared sameness and the inmate’s respectful gesture touches the staffer. The exchange ends with a polite acknowledgment from the superintendent.
Weather talk turns test of faith and patience
In a brisk exchange, Howell questions whether prayer helps the weather man, while Powell replies he never believed heaven aids a fool weather chiel. The dialogue hints at stubborn stubbornness and humor in meteorological banter.
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Powell
Prosperity in Rotwalia Signals Economic Upturn
A Prosperity in Rotwalia report notes Australia enjoying strong export growth and bank closings, indicating broad-based economic improvement. The piece highlights cheerful signs across sectors and suggests continued stability into the near term.
London Sign Waiters Employed Amid Sabotage Rumors
Reportedly a number of sign waiters in London are employed as speculation swirls about sabotage and labor arrangements. The piece hints at unsettled conditions and a calendar note referencing a date in the near term.
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King Sores
Martha Washington
Washington’s Records Public
Hero
Lord Brougham
Betty Davis
Knox
Monmouth
Lee
Jefferson
Virginia House of Burgesses
Robinson
Yorktown
Capitol Hill
Federal City
New Republic
Mont Vernon Estate
Capitol Building
Maryland
Carroll
White House
Capitol
Admiral Wilkes
Johan Walty
Talty
Hillman
Washington Mansion
Him
Howell
Rotwalia
Australia
Ben Hewring
London
Hkrpans
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