Washington as surveyor and slaveholder in his youth
A long feature explores George Washington’s early life as a surveyor near Winchester, detailing his frontier hardships, skill with rifles and boats, and influence on the Virginia land system. It notes his slaveholding and the emancipatory clauses in his will, including provisions to educate and support enslaved people and the aged. The article describes the old Fairfax office he used, now in disrepair, with plans for restoration led by a New York committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewitt J.masoneorge
Washington
D. C
Fairfax
William Fairfax
George Washington
William
Arvey
Alleghanies
Shington
George William
Shenandoah
Winchester
Lord Fairfax
Blue Ridge
Art
England
Walter Forge
Monmouth
Lee
Willderness
Morgan
Graham F. Blandy
New York
Virginia
Martha Washington
Commonwealth of Virginia
Commonwealth
Delicious low calorie desserts guide from old cookbook
A health focused guide lists good desserts for weight conscious readers. Prunes simmered with lemon create a sugar free syrup, gelatin desserts with saccharine, fruit coupes with ice and salt, apricot flower salad, honey based treats, and honey cookies.
New York's Carillon Turns 53 Bells in Landmark Gift
The 53 bell carillon at Park Avenue Baptist Church, a gift from John D Rockefeller Jr in memory of his mother, began with 47 rings heard across blocks. Pedestrians and drivers enjoyed the pioneer concert from an instrument considered unmatched in this country. Also noted: the word paddy for rice in the husk and its rise in subtropical regions with early North American origins in South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Avenue Baptist Church
John D Rockefeller, Jr
North America
South Carolina
Superstition Hurts Trade In Japan Over Sun Spots
The paper notes sun spot beliefs blamed for a slump in artificial fertilizer sales in Japan. Farmers feared famine due to sun spots, thinking fertilizer purchases would be wasted. An investigation reveals superstition affected the market and business. A separate item mentions a homing pigeon identifying a man found unconscious near Sheffield, England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Dedler
Nesr
Sheffield
England
Descriptive First Niggah Boy and the Liver Complaint Call
A satire from The Progressive Grocer recalls a clerk and boss exchange about a caller with a liver complaint. The boss says to tell the caller this is a grocery store, while the clerk notes the need for a doctor. The piece uses sharp mockery of racial stereotypes in a retail setting.
Roofsigns Guide Aviators In British Towns Painted On Warehouses
An old advertisement notes roofs of large warehouses bear twelve foot letters naming British towns to aid pilots. The text pivots to a wartime pitch for Catlcura Soap Ointment and Salcum noting personal care uses. The piece ends with a remark on knowledge versus money.
Old Folks Need a Mild Laxative Not a Physic
Advice column promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle, non griping laxative for the constipated elderly. Claims it aids natural bowel regularity without upsetting the system and can prevent headaches dizziness or colds. Recommends a 60 cent bottle from drugstores with plain use guidance.
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Aman
Crbner
Western Newspaper Union
Christopher P. Cranch
Tyre
Lake George
Cham
Fort Carillon
Ap Mileroga
Pathfinder Magazine
BAYER
Necessity
Montaigne
Rosley
Jack Poore
Deen Switt
Yin
Fletcher
Nestle
W.R. Caldwell
Caldwell
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