Washington Leads Virginia Forces to Fort Duquesne Crisis
In 1754 Dinwiddie sends George Washington to warn off French moves at Ohio forks. Washington, with Gist and Vanbraam, reaches Fort Le Boeuf after a grueling winter trek, learns French intent, and returns to Virginia with a plan as Fort Duquesne is built and a colonial regiment forms to confront the rising threat.
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Dinwiddie
Hamilton
Pennsylvania
Ohio Company
Penn- Equlvania Assembly
George Washington
Tan
Lawrence Washington
Washington
Jacob Vanbraam
Mount Vernon
Christopher Gist
Fort le Boeuf
Williamsburg
Gist
Ohio
Virginia
Pennsylvania Assembly
New York
French Creek
Washirston
Alexandria
Ais
John Fry
Dinwiddle
George
Corbin
Governor's Council
Alleghenies
Alleghany
Duquesne
Grand Meadows
Side Pockets Help German Auto Crews Carry Motorcycles
New German ordered cars feature side pockets large enough to hold two motorcycles. Access to the tonneau is from the rear and running boards serve as storage. When running, cycles stay hidden and do not hamper passenger movement. if the car stalls, two crew members can mount the motorcycles immediately to deliver messages.
United States Embassy In London Opines On Role
Sydney Brooks writes in Harper's Weekly that the American ambassador in London enjoys a pleasant yet exacting post. He notes the ambassador is treated as a national guest and gains intimate insight into English life, distinct from other diplomats.
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United States
London
Sydney Brooks
Harper's Weekly
Diptomatic Corps
Pretty dressing sack pattern with contrast collar cuffs
A simple dress pattern description offers a sailor collar and turn back cuffs in contrasting goods. The 6134 pattern covers bust sizes 34 to 42 inches and requires 2 1/2 yards of 36 inch fabric plus 5 yards of 27 inch contrasting goods. Send 10 cents to Pattern Department with name address size and pattern number.
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Pattern Department
Dialogue on Marriage Motive Sparks Escalating Conversation
A fragmented exchange shows a spouse pressed to explain why they married. The responder questions the need to defend love, fearing any answer would invite further questions about affection.
Remedy for Chapped Hands from a Home Manual
A simple salve combines camphor sweet oil and white wax melted together. Wash hands with warm water and soap before bed, dry thoroughly, apply the mixture, rub in well, and sleep with loose gloves that have palm holes.
One Chicago Man Says Marriage as Savings Plan
A Chicago figure argues that if a young man cannot save, he should marry and let his wife handle finances. The commentator counters, noting that a saver deserves better than hardship. The exchange reflects midwestern views on money and marriage.
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Chicago
Serious Loss On Third Day Motorton Sails With Aunt Jane
Motorton and his aunt visit the city when their high speed ride is halted after the engine goes missing. The pair wonder where they dropped it and hope an honest person recovered the engine. The brief reads as a humorous quip from Lippincott’s.
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Jane
Motorton
Aunt Jane
Lippincott
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Dirwiddie
Pinwiddie
Tetter
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Seni
Thomas Lee
Fort le Beeuf
Alleghanies
South Carolina
England
Virginia Volunteers
Fry
DR. Pierce
Carter
Resinol Chem. Co
Baltimore
Fier
Bourbon Remedy Co
Lezington, Ky
Thompson
John L. Thompson Sons & CO
Clawson Spec. Co
Greens Fork
Ind
Michicar
Carl Winnebaugh
Broasca
Mick
Houston Post
Simon Hasy
Manyon
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