Washington in Modern Historical Portraits and Their Makers
A critical look at Woodrow Wilson and Paul Leicester Ford and their modern methods in writing Washington history. The piece praises scholarly document use and artistic synthesis, comparing Wilson and Ford on style, tone, and portrayal of Washington amid evolving public memory. Ford leans toward direct clarity with less color, while Wilson emphasizes picturesque detail and atmosphere.
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New York
Washington
Irving
Woodrow Wilson
Paul Leicester Ford
Ford
Wilson
Listory
Washington and the Hatchet and the Soldier King
A reflective piece recounts George Washington as a model of truth and leadership. It highlights the cherry tree anecdote and frames Washington as American Fabius, praising his cautious strategy, key retreats, and decisive victories. The article praises his restraint, character, and role in founding the nation, noting his modest attire and dignified presence.
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Washington Crag
Josepa
Washington
Eica
Frederick the Great
Prussia
Europe
Concord
Lexington
Bunker Hill
New York
Jerseys
Priington
Fabius
Bat
Des Moines Legislative Action Highlights From Feb Legislature
Report covers senate and house votes on measures including penalties for gambling houses and public officials, police mileage, tax and funding reforms, and establishment of normal schools. Key items include temple amendment passage, anti-pooling debate, and concurrent resolutions. Members reveal committee actions and upcoming sessions with notable figures such as Prentiss and Temple cited.
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BEAUL
Moines
Mibbon
Sanck
Sherth
Blu Sonibe
Gheshire
Bis
WSLUI
Senate
Des Moines
House
Audubon
Fon
Bul Pre
Hinkson
Lothrop Bilichting
Uld
Hoyt Sherman
Joh Scott
Tiison
S. Atcore
Cole
House Contest Committee
Wrightiancock
Jol Curistie
Sting
Ponick
Congress
Staylop
Cuban independence debates and Cuban insurrection support
Washington debates stretch through February as senators Cannon and Mason urge recognition of Cuban insurgents while the Aldrich Plowman contest dominates House business. Indian appropriation and juror fees pass. Spain Cuba policy and Hawaiian speech installments mark agenda. information on Cuba conditions is sought by the State Department.
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Washington
Mason
Tlinogis
United States
Reiy
Amor
Cuba
Republic of
Cube
Tsoth
Morgan
Mary W. Corbett
Oregon
Ufseat. House
Aldrich-Plowman
Senate
Cannon
Utah
Ilinois
de Lome
Aldrich
Plowman
Allen
Nebraska
Reed
House of Representatives
Sen. Pettigre
Feller
Proctor Macs
White
Calfornia
House
State Department
Norway
Bersten
Mar
District of Columbia
Des Moines Patent Office Report Highlights Various Patents
The Des Moines based patent office report for February 2 notes five United States patents prepared and prosecuted, three allowed, none reissued. It covers a vehicle draft device for horses beside a central line, a boot jeg with elastic sides, a track rail design preserving continuity, and a locomotive car tread improvement. Examiners push patent objecting and attorneys seek broad claims, with general market guidance offered. It also mentions global patent information services and curiosities about ancient coins, large insects, emperors, and sheep on mole-infested pastures.
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Des Moises
United Es
TL Stroud
Daten
G. H. Cook
Des Moines
Adjus Lam
Robin m
Des
United States
Lengthen Iis
Valughie
Twowas G. Gawie & Co
Rheumatic Pail Confined to Her Bed But He Sarsaparilla Cured Her
Fragmented OCR text covers testimonials and poems. The Rheumatic patient credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with relief after prior medicines failed, citing a Philadelphia Times reference. Additional verses and notes touch on varied topics and a railroad update about B&O into New York and a Congo railway project with traffic receipts.
Event Amidsto Interest Leaves Little Substance
The record notes that growing attention to an event suggests diminishing content, with increasing speculation and fewer verifiable details. No clear outcomes or specific facts are presented beyond heightened curiosity.
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Valley Forge
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Yorktown
Cromwell
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Mount Vernon
People's Representatives
Maroma
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Anamosa Penitentiary
Prentis
Hace & Home
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Sexatel
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Jones
Board of Supervisors
Geelith
Raske
Melion
Abilene
Kansas
John Graham
Ninepoet Eng
Rockland, Me
Ent
OWA Patent Office Report
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China
England
Dorolhes Treasure
Dorothy
Brish
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Shay
Rag Baby
Dolly
Philadelgiia Times
Onty Owrist
Tam
Tate
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Prince
Ernest McGafey
Womai
Port Arthur
Wilhelm Chandler
Morgan True
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J.K. Bangs
Harper
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Greater New York
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New York City
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Jersey Central Railroad
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Stanley Pool
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