Storming Stony Point by Wayne Bayonet Triumph
General Anthony Wayne led a night assault on Stony Point, defended by British forces under Lieut. Col. Henry Johnson, capturing the position in 1779. The victory, aided by Pompey the spy, involved two silent columns and brutal hand to hand fighting, with Wayne wounded but victorious as the fort surrendered. Clinton withdrew and Washington judged the fort indefensible.
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Elmo Scott Watson
Oly
Anthony Wayne
Stony Point
Old Northwest
Fallen Timbers
Ohio
Warne
Wayne
Washington
Clinton
New York
Hudson
King’s Ferry
Verplanck
Henry Johnson
Seventy-first Regiment
Gibraltar
Pennsylvania Line
Monmouth
Baron von Steuben
Dandy Wayne
Pompey
Captain Lamb
Fort Montgomery
Bear Mountain
Febiger
Anthony
Murtree
Col
Fleury
Posey
Stewart
Knox
Gibbons
Murfree
Johnson
Abattis
Lebiger
Selden
Phelps
Palmer
Ensign Hall
Historic castles in Britain go on sale to American buyers
English and Scottish castles including Thurland and Haggerston are available for purchase with prices as low as £ four thousand for ruinous properties. American buyers are sought to finance upgrades such as central heat and bathrooms, while some estates become semi public country clubs or private holdings.
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London
England
Scotland
United States
Thurland
North Lancashire
Haggerston
Northumberland
Sibdon
Shrop Shire
Skelmorlie
Renfrewshire
Colliston
Forfarshire
Tunstall
Brian Tunstall
Scott
Marmion
Floddenfield
Thurland Castle
Eriska
Argyllshire
Wotton
Staffordshire
North Morar
Inverness-shire
Airplanes spoil milk supply in Clarkson farmers demand airport shut
Clarkson farmers told the town board that aviation has not improved farm output. They blamed plane noise for poorer milk and trampled gardens, noting crowds at the airport near Dr. Pierre A. Bernard's facility. A justice of the peace was appointed to investigate.
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Clarkson
N. Y
Pierre A. Bernard
Siam Uses Coin Operated Weighing Machines in Public Fairs
Siam leads Asiatic nations and is among the top importers of American built coin operated vending machines, according to a National Geographic survey. The machines reportedly weigh Siamese beauties and dispense sweets at religious fairs temples and shrines, functioning beyond decoration.
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Washington
Siam
National Geographic Society
America
Andorra Pays Tribute to France in Pyrenees Ceremony
Andorra paid about 1500 francs to France as the annual tribute in a ceremony at the Pyrenees Orientale prefecture. Three Andorran delegates delivered the tribute and swore fidelity to France. A luncheon cost more than the tribute and was given to delegates and guests.
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Perpignan
France
Republic
Andorra
Pyrenees
Pyrenees- Orientale
M. Bodenan
Bible Society Publishes 618 Language Bibles This Year
The British and Foreign Bible Society announces the issuance of Bibles in 618 languages this year. The effort expands scripture access across diverse linguistic communities.
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London
The
British and Foreign Bible Society
Phillips Milk of Magnesia A Reliable Digestive Aid
A vintage advertisement touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as fast relief for sour stomach and gas, claiming it neutralizes acidity and tranquilizes the digestive system. It notes suitability for children and warns imitators do not act the same.
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Phillips
Barber Conversation Sparks Familiar Encounter
A back and forth between a barber and a customer unfolds as they dispute identity, each insisting the other resembles someone they know. The odd exchange ends with no clear resolution and a note of mutual uncertainty.
Sounds The Dinner Guest Aha
A humorous exchange about family expenses at a meal with a child remarking the cost of feeding them. The dialogue highlights the father estimating food costs while a boy deflects the attention to the table’s groaning.
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Bobbie
Dad
Throwing Money Away on Daughter’s Lessons Prompted Debate
A parent argues over the cost of paying for daughter’s vocal and instrumental lessons versus using radio programs. The other party calls the spending foolish and says a radio is cheaper and can deliver just as poor quality content.
Offered Prayer for Old Car Man
Fragmentary humorous quip about offering a prayer for an old car. Narration hints at youthful alarm and a quoted Matthew Henry line about deafness to warnings. The readable text focuses on a jesting exchange rather than a clear event or source.
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Dows
Tan
Edward Arthur Dolph
Cosmopolitan Book Corporation
Gel Anthony Way
Stony Poy
Verplanges
Pont
U. S
Magnesia
Franklin Blackleg Vaccine
O.M. Franklin Blackieg Servm Co
Denver
Kensee Cir
Alltamen
Ameria Ei
Morte
Worth
Seote Mera
Colgere
Romona
Schmidt
S. Irolo Street
Los Angeles
Calif
Curat
Real Health
Dixie Curat CO
Galveston
Texas
Matthew Henry
Allen
le Roy
N.Y
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