George Washington’s thrifty rise to a great estate
The article details George Washington’s frugal ascent from a modest inheritance and early work to a vast estate valued at about 750000. It notes his early 280 acre farm, a share of Deep Run land, ten slaves, three lots, and his practice of saving army and government pay, investing in land, and living within means through the French and Indian Wars and presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rappahannock
Deep Run
Frederick
Tie
Militia
Dinwiddie
Braddock
Continental Army
Washington’s Investment Habits and Agricultural Shifts
The text portrays George Washington as an astute financier who grew wealth through inheritance and marriage, practicing strict budgeting and efficient estate management. It notes his shift from tobacco to wheat and corn, his interest in crop rotation, and his use of scientific farming literature. Washington favored land and government securities of his era, and would have valued Liberty Bonds today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Gillaspie
Lawrence
Duhanel
Home
Young Annals of
Treasury Savings
Washington
Gov- Savings
Taxpayer urged to send payments by check or money order
Collector Elwood Hamilton warns cash payments by mail risk loss and penalties. Taxpayers should attach the first payment to the return and mail or deliver it to the Custom House in Louisville by March 15. Early filing is urged to avoid final date overload while emphasizing education and national duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Louisville
Custom House
Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Lotion Tablets Ad
An advertisement features Etie Burns claiming relief from nervousness back pain and weakness after using Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Lotion Tablets. It touts rapid, permanent recovery and recommends the tonic to other women feeling worn out or dizzy. It cites trial package availability from the Buffalo, New York address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Jee
Ettie Burns
N. Campbell
Trolley Car Chase Warns Against Hasty Pursuits
A compact, period tone remark warns readers not to chase a trolley or a volatile pursuit, noting that patience pays as another vehicle or person may arrive shortly. The quip reflects everyday urban humor and caution.
Remorse Like a Wooden Leg Helps Some Men Move On
A reflective line compares remorse to a wooden leg aiding a journey yet notes a man can plainly see he would be happier without it. The metaphor suggests that guilt can both guide and constrain a person depending on circumstance.
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Wades Mill Pike
Sewell
Mt. Sterling
Winchester
Delco
Farrow
Deering
John Deere
Beemis Tobacco
Goodyear
Martin
Studebaker
W. A. Boyd
Fred McCommicre
Woodland Ave
Lexington, Ky
George Washington
George
Sterizos
Elwood Hamilton
Bourbon Remedy Co
Lexington
Bourbon County
Russell Boardman
Oldsom Pike
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Middletown
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Paris
Kentucky
Chas. B. Young
West Short St
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