Washington’s legacy as a principled wartime statesman
A fragmentary tribute to George Washington calls him the central figure of his era and the first true leader of the United States. It notes his humanity, moral courage, avoidance of factionalism, and insistence on surrounding himself with capable men, praising his farewell address as a guiding chart for the nation.
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Normen
George
Scicles
United States
Washington
Tie
Hamilton
Jeferson
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Fragmentary Letters to Editor Record
The readable fragments show a letters to the editor segment with stray text and garbled names, likely from a period paper. It references Washington and Pennsylvania sources and a November or date marker, but details remain unclear.
Lent And My Work Weekly Topic Card
Topic for the Week centers on Lent and daily work rhythm. A meditation links endurance to faith, citing Washington’s thrift and care for property as a model of prudent stewardship under God. Prayer asks guidance to seek God's presence first and trust His provision amid trials.
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Washington
Ches Ves
Lori
Daily Lessons in English by W. L. Gordon
The snippet presents a phonetic guidance lesson on word usage and pronunciation with examples. It suggests avoiding misused phrases and encourages practice to enhance vocabulary, focusing on clear speech and proper expression.
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W. L. Gordon
Keeping Men Mentally Fit and Other Psychology Books
A brief health talk reviews Joseph Jastrow and his role at the University of Wisconsin, highlighting his effort to educate the public on psychology through syndicated articles. It notes his book Keeping Men Mentally Fit, drawn from newspaper pieces, and lists other recommended works on hygiene, the human body, cosmetics, and mental fitness with publication details.
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Joseph Jastrow
University of Wheconsin
Iilters
Jesse Felting Willons
Saunders
Howard
Fragmentary Note on a Personal Quotation
A partial, garbled snippet mentions recording something behind a person named Come and the sun has a metaphorical read. The legible text is insufficient for a concrete event, person, or place, leaving only a fragmented, unclear quotation.
Twenty Years Ago Today In Frederick
A fragmented column from February 22 1908 recalls local happenings in Frederick. The readable bits mention salting, social events, and community notes, reflecting a snapshot of life two decades prior with names and dates partially legible.
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Frederick
Society News Notes From Court Street and Nearby
A digest of local social happenings includes a wedding at 1 Court Street, a dinner party hosted by Mr WW Clinton McSheen with guests listed, and plans for future gatherings. Regional residents such as Mrs Henry Turner of Washington and Miss Thela Nixdorf are mentioned along with ongoing church and club events and travel reports from Naples and Europe.
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Clinton McSheen
Mr. McShertry
Chas McC, Mathias
W. Harry ‘Aller
OT T Haller
Ho Jewett ‘Orth
Edward Sham
Edward B. Nicodemus
B. O. Thames
Rob't. RR. Dertzbaugi
Robert L. Warfield
Lioyd
C. Galler
Cutler
Culler
William B. Storm
Clinton M
Lloyd Clinton
Thelma Culler
Marvel Murray
Wiliam Y. Anderson
Florence Schroeder
Katherine Craigmile
Frank H. Hedges
E. T. SehseZer
Ne Rise Social Ate
West Thiru Street
West
Satnusiream, Jr
Willams TL Mather
Hugh Dean
OD. G. Everhart
Irs. Brown and
Wuss Brown
Washington recalled as leader mentor and farmer
Harriet Monroe lauds George Washington on this day of days noting his inspir ing respect and trust yet lacking popularity, while detailing his shy self control, fortitude and disdain for brisk assertion. A 1928 Rural Women's Club meeting in Emmitsburg recounts Washington’s death, Mount Vernon life, and his double role as soldier statesman and farmer.
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Harriet Monroe
Washington
George Washington
Mount Vernon
B. Eckenrode
Reading
Lincoln
George Eyster
Card Party Honors Home Hosts in Quiet Evening
An informal card party at the home of Mr and Mrs Wesley Prensac West stat followed by an oyster supper for guests including Mr and Mrs Wesley Surrer, Mims Hany Green, Mr and Mrs Chases ihmer, Mr Thomas Margares, Charties Green, and S Green.
Today in History and Birthdays from an old paper
A garbled recap lists anniversaries and birthdays including Wilbe Vehal and Rembrandt Peale, with dates and places in Virginia Philadelphia and Massachusetts. Also notes General Washington’s 1788 birth commemoration, treaties in 1612, Lincoln and Temperance speeches, and birthdays of Baden-Powell Brewster and others with ages. A horoscope suggests intuition and luxury tastes but warns against misjudgment.
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Yodar
Wastzogten
Wilbe
Frank L. Stanton
Robert Burns
South
Pern
Charles S.C
Atlanta
Washington
Hem Lincoln
Springfield
Bible Thought On The Axe Laid To The Root Of The Tree
A fragmentary biblical meditation cites Luke with archaic phrasing. The text references the ax laid to the root of trees and judgment by fire, attributed to a George Mac.
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St. Luke
Letter Golf Rules and Example Puzzle on Left Page
The article explains letter golf as transforming one common word to another in a fixed number of strokes. Each step changes only one letter, keeps letter order, and must be a valid word. An example changes COW to HEN via HOW and HEW with three strokes, with a solution printed on the last page.
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Nore Chasen
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Dolle Tate
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Jesevl Jastrow
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A. Tueborrow
Columar of
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Court Street
Lewis Lebhers
Mrs. Thos Feave
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Douglas Bright
New Yorn
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Philadelphia
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St Petersburg
Susan Grave
Charles N. Staley
Ediwaretz
Bernard Davis
Thela Nixdorf
Washington, D. C
Mees Kelley
Chalmers W. Walth
Reformed Theological Seminary
Lancest- Pagsad
Wa Street
Anad Azul Rostess
L. Howard
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Ma Craree Seert
Atrz
George Baum
EL Ramsurg
Joseph T. Pyles
Abs
Harry Sand
F. Ross Myers
Elmer F Ver
Ella Stratton
Naples
Julia Etchison
Page Etchison
Bruce
Art
Europe
Miss Etchison
Vesuvius
James H. Harris
G. Elswilliams
Jacksonville
Haines City
Secod
Marsh
Alts
Wiliams
City
C. BE. Cline
Florida
Rey I. Hyndman
Pittsburgh
W. Harry Haller, Jr
Marg Academy
Mercersburg
Mercersung
Sowul
Monica Helier
Leontine ‘Turmmer
Virginia Pres
Baltimore
Betty and
Perys Walsh
Barbar B. Dennis
Jim Winch
Raraud Ir
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Neer
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Bern
Kapiolani
Kilauea
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Peanie
Hawaii
D.S
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Robert Baden-Powell
England
Ralph O. Brewster
Maine
Dexter
Clyder B. Aitchison
Interstate Commerce Commission
Selmot Clinton
Smith
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Willam Connor
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War College
Beloit
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Marguerite Clark
Cincinnati O
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Bible Thought
Kerrene Stnofsis
Sracch
Flapper
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