New Year Levee at the Washington White House 1790
The article recounts Martha Washington hosting New Year’s levee festivities on January 1 1790 at the White House. It notes mild weather in winter 1789 90, Manhattan’s plowing, and New York fashion in greeting the President. Washington’s dignified bearing and his wife’s levee are described with guests leaving at 9 PM as he retires.
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Republican Court
D. Appleton & Company
Washington
White House
Martha Washington
Manhattan
Europe
New York
John Pintard
Ater
Washington's birth anniversary inspires national praise
Webster, the nation's greatest orator, extols Washington in a tribute praising his fame and character. The piece notes the day is marked by joy, recalling his deeds and teachings to guide future conduct across all social ranks.
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Webster
Washington
Indiana and nearby states report on civic and industrial matters
Indiana news notes condemn a bill for a new federal court as unnecessary and costly. Inland Steel plans a March 1 rail mill start at East Chicago with 15 000 tons daily capacity and 200 000 tons booked before opening. A baby’s four grandfathers quarrel over affection in Newbern is noted. A Brazil arson case results in a two to twenty one year sentence. murder charge dropped. U S Lesh questions cement bids suggesting illegal combine under state and federal law. Edinburgh may repeal hog restrictions, opening hog keeping. Indianapolis surveys fishing and hunting sites via a county based data collection.
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Muncie
Congress
Indiana
The
Board
Hammond
Inland Steel Company
East Chicago
Columbus
Wiley Christmas
Newbern
Mrs. Christman
Brazil
Myrtle Foster
Terre Haute
Clay
Foster
Indianapolis
U. S. Lesh
McCray
State Highway Commission
Highway Department
Edinburgh
Edinburg
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State Conservation Department
Fish and ‘Game Protective Associations of
Conservation Department
Commission
New Albany
Indiana’ Public Service Commission
Wabash
Epworth League Institute
Methodist Episcopal Church
Webster ‘Lake
Church
Service ‘Commission
Highway Commission
Laporte
Camp Roosevelt Association of
Beals
Peter A. Mortenson
Chicago
Angus Hibbard
Lafayette
Purdue Union
Board of Governors
University
Union
Purdue
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Pension Fund
Lesh
Trustees’ Board
Fashville
Charles Sorrell
Fred Wachendorf
Gnurder
Sorrell
Sparks
Wachendert
Leo Todd
Henry County
Henry Circuit Court
Clara Freeman Vickery
Henry C. Freeman
Hardin
State Board of Agriculture
United States
W. N. Logan
Logan
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Ad Featured
Park Rapids Minnesota reader praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for easing pains before birth and after marriage. She notes improved health and happiness with a baby son and recommends the remedy to others while urging publication of her and her sisters' positive experiences.
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Park Rapids
Minnesota
Lydia BE
Pinkham
Wm. Johnson
Box 155
Minn
Lydia Kk. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Johnson
California Fig Syrup Ad Promotes Gentle Childrens Bowels
An old advertisement urges mothers to give California Fig Syrup to ease constipation in children. It stresses a fruity taste the child loves and notes the bottle includes dosage directions for all ages. The message warns to request genuine California Fig Syrup to avoid imitations.
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California
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