Valley Forge Parable Stirs Tory Spy to Patriotism
In 1778 at Valley Forge an aging Tory farmer Peter Davis visits General Washington seeking his sons. Washington shows mercy, hosting the stranger and his family. The encounter leads Davis to abandon spying, join the Continental cause, and live to see independence.
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Valley Forge
Cedar Hollow
Potts Mansion
Washington
Peter Davis
George Washington
Lord Howe
Philadelphia
General Washington
Continental Army
Davis
Thirteen Colonies
James
John Davis
Israel Evans
New York Brigade
Chancellor Livingston
Mr. Davis
Washington Crest Not Eagle The Raven Is The Emblem
Historical notes dispute the common belief that George Washington adopted an eagle as a national emblem. The Washington family crest shows a raven emerging from a golden crown, not an eagle. Washington’s 1792 Philadelphia letter confirms the crest and mentions a flying griffin as an alternate seal.
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Andreds
George Washington
Washington
London
The
Republic
Philadelphia
Washington Shields and Heraldic Records in England
Five distinct Washington shields are described in heraldic terms, all linked to Washington's lineage as recorded by the English College of Heralds. The text notes Washington’s passion for genealogy and his frequent display of heraldic arms on his plate, reflecting pride in ancestral arms and crests.
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Washington
English College of Heralds
Grafton
Canada
Mix-Up Reveals Employer's Scheme on the Old Man
An elderly man discovers a well cooked up plan by his employer to “do” him. The revelation shocks him and exposes the scheme that touched him on the raw.
Illinois druggists elect 1912 officers at Peoria convention
Mississippi Valley Druggists' association delegates from fourteen cities in Wisconsin Iowa and Illinois met in Peoria for their annual convention. A. J. Tapping of Peoria was chosen president to succeed Frank Junkermann with C. L. Lionberger Quincy vice president L Hastings Burlington Ia secretary treasurer. St Louis named as 1912 meeting site. Delegates opposed the present interstate commerce law on acid shipments.
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Peoria
Wisconsin
Iowa
Illinois
Mississippi Valley Druggists’ Association
St. Louis
A. J. Tapping
Frank Junkermann
Cedar Rapids
C. L. Lionberger
Quincey
L. Hastings
Burlington
The Difference Between Editor and Office Boy
A brief Life magazine quip notes little difference between roles as the editor fills waste baskets and the office boy empties them.
Cole's Carbolisalve Skin Remedy Ad
An advertisement touts Cole's Carbolisalve as easing burning itching and torturing skin diseases. It claims instant relief from pin pricks and burns and promises scarless cure. Available in 260 and 500 sizes from J W Cole & Co Black River Falls Wis with free samples offered.
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Cole
J. W. Cole & Co
Black River Falls
Wis
The True Man Stands Against Subtle Tricks
A quotation attributed to Scott asserts the true man avoids indirect advantages from specious words and refuses to use an evil path to achieve a good end.
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Scott
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Washington Shields
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Clinton
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Wiiliam Phillips
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Evangelist Buck
Weldon
F. C. Hill
Greenville
Greenville College
C. L. Tenny
Des Moines
Freeburg
Belleville
French Village
O’fallon
Collinsville
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Bond County
E. W. Dresser
Fred Baumbarger
J. H. McCord
Belle McCord
Than Northcott
Eureka
Eureka College
Ella S. Stewart
Chicago
Ninois Suffrage Association
Charles E. Underwood
Bloomington
Illinois County Superintendents of Schools
Francis Blair
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Springfield
Deneen
Missouri
Cook County
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Guy B. Hales
S. A. Forbes
Champaign
Hofles
Chamber of Commerce
Bond County Farmers’ Institute
Taylorville
Bear Creek Township
A. L. Shrout
Edwardsville
John R. Sutter
Hop Lung
South Bartonville Insane Asylum
Dunning
Pekin
China
Galesburg
Plains
Death Valley
John B. Colton
New Berlin
East St. Louis
J. D. Chan
Carrollton
Uncle Tom’s Cabin
Bright
Chun
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Bernard Moses
Concord
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Elgin
Henry Morris
Plano
Estelle Dumas
Montgomery
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Kane County
Geneva
Morris
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Smith Premier Typewriter Company
New Orleans
Elks Lodge
Samuel Lettsome
Canton
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Waverly
Robert Stewart
Chicago, Peoria
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Cora Harmon
Oscar Harmon
Joseph W.W. Rhoads
Compton
Monmouth
Lizzie Templeton
Roland Smith
Dairy Association Co., Mprs
Lyndonville, Vt
U.S. A
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Fifth Avenue, New York
Tvstone Varnish CO
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International Claim Agency
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Maks
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Sask
Julius
Woodwa
Bec. Board of Trade
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W. Carpendal
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Lax
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Pierre
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Imite SA
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