Washington as a guiding symbol of liberty and virtue
A 1894 reflection lauds George Washington as a model of honesty, sobriety, and perseverance. The author urges Americans, especially youth, to study his life to cultivate patriotism, moral character, and devotion to liberty, stressing Washington’s leadership, humanity, and enduring legacy.
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Washington
Salis
Mindiduin
St George Washington
Ds Shakespeare
Layley
United States
Lily Whuarweter
Jin
Jugr' Tn Uie
Adda
Aloy
Hana Liberty
Washinton
Forte
Ep. Lc
Privcuaay
Uncle-Now Story Reflects Washington Cherry Tree Myth
The passage recalls the legend of George Washington and the cherry tree. Roy asserts “He did” when asked who cut the branch, echoing moral themes from Golden Days era juvenile storytelling.
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Washington
Roy
Tell the Glad Tale Again
A reminiscence in ceremonial verse praising endurance and liberty. The speaker invokes tyranny resisted by valor and unity, recalling fallen heroes and the nation’s enduring hope in the face of oppression. The poem lauds patriotic resolve and the resilience of land and people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dells
Wellington
Washington's Newburgh Headquarters A Historic Visit
Beatrice Weaver describes Washington's Headquarters in Newburgh New York as a scenic and historic site. The rooms display period furnishings flags portraits and weapons with views of the Hudson River and Storm King. The house sits among park grounds and features a Washington monument nearby attracting visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburgh
Washington
Wadson River
Dts Blaek
Lafayette
Gen. Washington
Holland
Gen
Hie River
Beatrice Weaver
Thurper
Sun Photography Reveals Persistent Solar Spots Daily
A reader describes a simple method to photograph the sun using a circular hole in paper and a pane of glass. The resulting image shows two large solar spots maintaining relative positions and shapes, with surrounding flames-like shadows and evolving detail over months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fren
Prophecy and Sun Phenomenon Highlighted by Willetts
John S. Willetts claims a sun turning black by April 1901 supported by biblical prophecies. He cites Revelation passages and notes a shift in astronomers toward accepting the idea, referencing the St. Louis Republic report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Willetts
St. Louis Republic
Sulphuret of carbon experiment and vapor snow
A simple experiment with colourless sulphuret of carbon produces a fringe of paper strands that gather fine particles from evaporating liquid. The rapid cooling causes atmospheric moisture to freeze as snow on the paper. Conduct outdoors due to strong odor, and in warm sun.
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Chicago
Oct. H
Washburn, Crosby Co
Washburn
Snow Line Notes and Humorous Fragments From Chicago Press
A mixed jumble from the Chicago Record includes casual banter about a pretty girl named Gladys, a brief note on the snow line’s global variation with elevations, a health claim about salt works workers, an odd fact about a toad’s tongue, and a Puckdated quip about George Washington’s childhood honesty.
Beecham's Pills Promote Health From Constipation
Beecham's pills advertised to relieve bilious headaches dyspepsia heartburn torpid liver dizziness sick headache bad taste and coated tongue caused by constipation with constipation listed as the main trigger. Free book and pills five cents? no twenty five cents at drugstores or from B F Allen Co 365 Canal St New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beecham
B.F. Allen Co
Canal St
New York
Flour brands offered at multiple merchants with gold medal marks
A list of flour brands including Superlative and Gold Medal from various merchants across towns such as Washington, Donmiore, Main Ave, and more. The notice shows acceptances of trade coupons and identifies many retailer names and locations.
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Ferantun
F. P. Pree
Washington
Nayonas Gold
Ray
Donmiore
Priod
Dunnyre—P
Manley
Hyde Pirk-Caree
Davia
Washburn St. Toft
J Eeph A. Madura
A L.sperider
J.T MeBale
Fenter & Chappall
Gillenpla W
Olyphant
Janes Jordan
Hock Vilio—Shulter & Kilner
Joringo
U UW
Winters @ Co
Archbald
Jonex
Nipson Ae i
Golf Metal Varhondale
H. & Clark
Gall Medal
Hunealale
NS. Firtue & Co
Meda Mintoka
Lavela
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Howe
OM Aera
Aains
Wasiezinotus
Jack Chawfuld
Alrong
Bane
Battin
George Washington
Ueadquarters
N. Y
Waslington
Maude
Gladys
Khaunde
Chulyi
Nortitin
Kladys
Gladya
Iadie
Equator
Bolivian
Himalaya
Andes
Mexico
Ilimaleyas
Chill
Caucasus
Pyrenees
Alps
Alnika
Kamasehatha
Norway
Iceland
Polar
Georgy Washington
Puck
Ascomen
Hutchey
Puk
Julle
George W
Onnrag Pommosi
Ageeyelie
Migs Lorrin Cansox
Sarnia, Mich
Teatori
Hindangie
Tomire
Matthews Ikos
Druughte
Scranton
Cotuty Ploun
E. Robinson's
Pilsener
WY. Tribune
the Flour Awards
Megargel
Connell
Forest City
L. Morgan
Penn Avenue
Mercereau & Connell
Lackawan
Foote & Shear Co
Lackawanna Ave
Luther Keller
LIM, Cement
King's Windsor
West Lackawanna Ave
Quarries and Works
Portland, Pa
Capes
Astrakhan Circlar
Astrakhan
Price
J. Bolz
Wyoming Ave
Hunt & Connell CO
Hotel Waverly
Rugels
H, E
Filbert Sts
Philada
Pennteyivania
Broad Street
Twelfth
Market Street
T. J. Victory
Yarmouth
Rockaway, Chemponko Bay
Mauriceiver Cove
Blue Point
Fort Shell
W. HH. Pierce
Penn Ave
Brandt Clay Product
Binghampton, NY
Brandt, Pa
Antone Hartman
Washington Avenue
Sinoka
Uveer
Aioe
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