The Finished Scoundrel James Wilkinson and La Colle Mill
A study of the Battle of La Colle Mill, where 4000 Americans faced 200 British and were driven to retreat after two hours, and the career of General James Wilkinson, whose daring and duplicity shaped early U S history. Wilkinson’s rise, intrigues, and eventual downfall are traced through the War of 1812 era to his death in Mexico City.
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la Colle Mill
Rouses Point
N. Y
James Wilkinson
Lossing
Wilkinson
John Randolph
Roanoke
Randolph
Royal Orian Shreve
Bobbs-Merrill Company
Aaron Burr
Pike
Louisiana Purchase
Mobile
Montreal
Washington
Safety Pin Myth Exposed By Field Museum Findings
A Field Museum article reveals the safety pin’s origin traces to ancient Etruscan fibulas over 2,600 years ago rather than an all American invention. The piece notes fibulas attached to bronze bracelets found at Narce in Etruria, explaining their role as precursors to modern safety pins.
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Field Museum
United States of America
Feld Museum
Field Museum of Natural History
Narce
Etruria
Rome
Italy
A. L. Frothingham
Berthold Laufer
Museum
Department of Anthropology
Vield Museum
Serious Objection to Being Regarded as a Great Thinker
A brief LA Times quotation notes the objection that one must be dead a long time to be regarded as a great thinker. The line reflects on posthumous fame and enduring reputation in intellectual life.
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Los Angeles Times
Unequal Distribution and Moral Reflections
The fragment notes quotes about inequality and sacrifice. It contrasts Mencius on rice and hunger with a proverb about wealth and love. The brief item presents two aphorisms attributed to historical and contemporary sources.
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Mencius
S.S.S. tonic advertised for recovery and vitality
An advertisement urges readers to regain strength after indoor work wear and tear. It claims S.S.S. tablets 5 8 8 5 5 5 boost appetite, color, and energy by rebuilding red blood cells and gastric secretions. It also offers storage advice and a tip to iron damp book leaves to prevent wrinkling.
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S.S.S
Jack
New Jersey Rural Adult Education Experiment Gathers Experts
A two part program in New Jersey brings university teachers and officials from USDA and other bodies to rural centers. The University Institute of Rural Economics, funded by the American Association of Adult Education and Rutgers, will extend university instruction and host forums on current economic problems led by expert speakers. Secretary Wallace notes a pressing need for broad discussion and understanding of fundamental issues. Pierce's Pellets are advertised for liver, bowels, and stomach. One pellet for laxative, three for cathartic.
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New Jersey
United States Department of Agriculture
University Institute of Rural Economics
Rutgers University
American Association of Adult Education
Department
Wallace
Getting Even Not The Lead Focused Instead On A Lead
An old-time ad style urges readers to spend time on securing a lead rather than plotting revenge. It promotes Ferry's Pure Bred Vegetable Seeds sold by a local dealer at five cents a package as a practical alternative.
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Caruses Ferry
Textbook's Short Life in Public Schools Report
A report notes that the average lifespan of a textbook in public schools is three years.
Severe infant itch and scalp eruption heals with Cuticura
A Lincolnton Georgia mother reports a two to three month old baby developed a red itchy facial and scalp eruption with fluid filled pimples and crusts. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment for two weeks the child improved markedly and hair growth resumed by five months. Ad promotes Cuticura products and free samples.
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Scoundrel
Elmo Scott Watson
Tidewater
Philadelphia
Boston
Cambridge
Benedict Arnold
Continental Army
Canada
Sullivan
Arnold
Guy Carleton
Gates
Trenton
Princeton
Valley Forge
Morristown
Conway Cabal
Army
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Spain
Burr
Jefferson
Mississippi
New Orleans
Mexico City
Galveston
Texas
San Miguel
Union
CG. W. Peale
Gen
Horatio Gates
Ernest R. Graham Hall
Argentina
Stephen Co. Simms
Cork
Llewelyn Williams
Portugal
Africa
Malcolm McDowell
Chicago Daily News
Bayer
Bayer Manufacture
Ras
Atlanta Constitution
Fatis
W.R. Groves
Lincoln‘ton
Cuticura
Laboratories
Dept. R. Malden
Mass
P.D
Pasadena
Calif
Lehman
Humboldt, Kan
Boyd Wiliams
WNU
FERRY
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