Congress Met in Fight Large Cities
A historical survey recounts how the United States Congress moved between eight cities before settling on the Potomac. It details Lancaster and Philadelphia occupations, mutinies in Philadelphia, and key moments in Princeton Annapolis New York and the eventual selection of a central capital.
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Congress
Washington
United States
Potomac
America
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Lancaster
York Pa
Princeton
N. J
Annapolis
Trenton
N. 2
New York
Republic
the Brandywine
Congress of the United States
Treasury
Zion Reformed Church
Allentoro
York
Continental Congress
Samuel Adams
Lerk
Valley Forge
Batiwore
Hall of Congress
Wall Street
Livingston
George Washington
Germantown
Delaware
Bandit Candide Returns to His Hometown Tale
Candide Sanchez, once a rising bandit leader, rides into his Guanajuato hometown with armed followers. He reassures neighbors, shoots Martinez in a personal feud, then departs without looting. Martinez is buried. Candido vanishes, history fading on the old quarrel.
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Candide
Candido
Martinez
Floating Zoo Visited Port Amid Jungle Tantrum
The floating zoo Califax N. S. A. arrived with hundreds of wild animals from India and Africa aboard. The steamer Babloga docked en route to Toston and New York, drawing screams and roars from its jungle cargo.
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Califax
N. S
India
Africa
Toston
New York
Graves of Famous Men in Old Princeton Cemetery
Historic plot near Witherspoon and Wiggins Streets known as the Westminster Abbey of America holds about ten plots and 18 early burials. It contains presidents of Princeton University, a U S president and vice presidents, a Declaration signer, and Revolutionary-era figures. Grover Cleveland and Aaron Burr are buried there, with Burr's grave linked to controversy. the plot features simple old slabs and is poorly preserved.
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Princeton
N. 3
United States
Alyea
America
Witherspoon and
Wiggins Streets
Princeton University
Supreme Court of
New Jersey
Continental Congress
Grover Cleveland
Aaron Burr
Jonathan Edwards
Samuel Davies
Samuel Finley
John Witherspoon
R. Stanhope Smith
Ashbe! Green
James Carpohoan
Potato bugs and grubs clash with farmers in tale
The story describes potato bugs with six legs and colored backs attacking potato crops. They mock human farmers while potato grubs echo the pests’ mischief. The bugs boast of their misdeeds and revel in harming the farmer’s crop, showing little remorse for their actions.
Evening With the Spirits in Yonkers, A Reader Tale
A letter recounts an all evenings visit with a medium Medie in Yonkers. The writer describes spirits talking through Medie, a doctor host, and various guests including Jack and Kia Mra. A dog rescue tale and a barrage of unverified hauntings are relayed with humorous confusion and skepticism.
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P. M
Yonkers
N. Y
Herb
S.st
Medie
Gene Tubney
Doc
Oberlin College
Jack
Kia Mra
Megie
Edward
Edward Caid
Pat O'Brlen
Pat
Eris
Eight-year-old helper forgets milk duties at home
Much Housework Little Jimmy, eight, stayed home from school to help due to his mother’s illness. In attempting tasks he was proud and excited, but he rushed to tell a neighbor he forgot to put the milk bottles out, realizing the many duties of a housekeeper.
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Jimmy
Boyish remark at school about emptied books
Betty and Bobble, aged five and six, start school together. Mother notes Betty's better work. Bobble replies he has already emptied one book, implying he is behind yet confident in his progress.
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Betty
Bobble
Time for His Nap
Phillip’s mother finds her son using nap time as a play hour and talking to friends outside the window. He promises the others he will be out after a while, saying I’m steepin pow.
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Phillip
Fragmentary exchanged lines on a mountain trek
Dialogic fragment shows two speakers discussing mountain climbing and a pedestrian encounter as a fashion note. The snippet hints at casual tech talk and a witty remark about style in an outdoor setting. No clear event, date, or identifiable entities are provided.
Obedient Teacher Now Betty Shares Plantain Family
In a quiet classroom scene, Betty refuses to discuss other people and mentions her mother’s instruction to stay silent. The exchange highlights boundaries around personal information and respect for privacy.
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Betty
Plantain
Mother
Margery Seeks Harp Lessons from Grandma in Boston Transcript
A humorous dialogue from the Boston Transcript shows Margery asking if heaven offers harp playing and Grandma replying. Margery urges lessons, reflecting a playful exchange between child and grandparent.
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Margery
Boston Transcript
How Much Water Should Baby Get Rule Underestimates
Ruth Britian reports a rule for infant fluids: three ounces per pound daily for the first six months, then two ounces per pound thereafter. Breastfed babies’ intake measured by weight guides water needs. Fletcher's Castoria is recommended for feverish or upset infants.
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Ruth Britian
Fletcher
Chas. H, Fletcher
Widow’s cheerful fate masks grim husband tale
A widow remains supremely happy while others lament loneliness. The speaker notes she endures this with smiles, despite knowing her late husband was an exceedingly disagreeable man, a detail recalled from E. WW Howe's Monthly.
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E. WW. Howe
A Fair Guess Myvs Bahr-l I quarrel with husband
Mrs Blont recounts a quarrel with her husband after he criticized her for nearly nothing. The Boston Transcript notes a tense exchange about attire and remarks.
Ancient City Found in Peruvian Monotainag
An ancient city at Hata vabimba in the Peruvian monotainag is dated thousands of years old. The site reveals frame houses that from afar shimmer like glittering gold.
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Hatavabimba
Prejudice Colors Bird Population Estimate Noted
An article notes a biased observer who misreads a bird population estimate attributed to a suburban planter. The Detroit News reports the erroneous figure sparked discussion about credibility and local attitudes.
Complete Triumph E Wins Beauty Contest
A boastful contestant declares victory in a beauty contest, claiming to have beaten all rivals including the pneumonia germ, highlighting humorous bravado and a sensational claim in a playful exchange.
Bayer Aspirin: trusted relief with genuine red seal
Physicians prescribe Bayer for headaches and pains, claiming no heart effect. Always ask your druggist for Bayer and use only the box labeled genuine in red.
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Bayer
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Shiraz
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