Washington’s Return and Peace as Nation’s Gatekeeper
The narrative traces George Washington’s final years after Yorktown, detailing his pressure on Congress to secure army pay, his steadfast leadership to prevent disbandment, and his poignant farewells with officers at Fraunce’s tavern. It describes his resignation, Mount Vernon return, and adjustments to a Virginia now a state, ending with reflections on his private life and legacy.
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Brother Lawrence
Fairfaxes
George Mason
Lees
Nicola
Robin
Rochambein
Messures
Washington
Congress
Mount Vernon
Yorktown
Newburgh
Paris
Jack Custis
Lippincott
New York
Middletown
Charles Asgill
Asgill
Vergennes
Goodby
United States
Joshua
Israel
Cornwallis
Fredericksburg
Mars George
George
Virginia
Lund Washington
Potomac
Benjamin Harrison
Harrison
Lower Brandon
James
Alaska Reindeer Herds Grow and Venison Exports Rise
The government began importing about 1 200 reindeer into Alaska over two decades to aid native food supplies. Herds now number 35 000 to 40 000 with two thirds owned by natives. Meat shipments reach Pacific coast cities, with last year's venison sales around 25 000 dollars. Federal officials predict Alaska could supply a large share of U S meat within 25 years.
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Alaska
Pacific
United States
Dea
Wall Street Journal
Moody Bible Institute Speaker Profiles
E O Sellers, director of the evening department at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, is identified as the author or contributor.
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E. O. Sellers
The
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
Moses Called to Deliver Israel From Egypt
Moses is called by God at Horeb to deliver Israel from oppression. The burning bush signifies divine presence guiding Moses to accept a mission requiring humility and faith. God promises to be with him, provides authority through “I am that I am,” and outlines the path through Pharaoh’s resistance to deliverance and worship on this mountain.
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Moses
Jehovah
God
Horeb
Egypt
Pharaoh
Erie Bush
Conditions Favorable for Western Canada Crops in 1913
Reports from Canadian officials indicate Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta will likely have crop areas similar to 1912 despite late seeding. Abundant sunshine and timely rains promise a bumper harvest with wheat headed in mid July and oats short in straw but well grown.
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Canada
United States
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Prairie
Assur
Uncle Eph Seeks Wings Amid Flood Relief Skiff
An old darky met an Uncle Sam relief expedition during Mississippi flood relief. In a dilapidated skiff he paddled with one hand and bailed with the other. When hailed he replied simply I want nothing but wings.
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Darky
Uncle Sam
Uncle Eph
One-Task Focus Sparks Debate on Efficiency
Readers debate whether concentrating on a single task yields better results or leads to poorer outcomes. Experts warn against multitasking as a pitfall while proponents argue for deep work.
Swarthmore Woman Praises Vegetable Compound Help
A Swarthmore resident says fifteen years of suffering with life stage issues ended after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. A Baltimore reader reports relief from hemorrhages after avoiding surgery, praising the product for female troubles.
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Swarthmore, Penn
Emiay Summersgill
Swarthmore, Pa
Baltimore, Md
Lydia E Pinkham
J. R. Pickine
Sargent
Lydia E.pinkham
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Warrington
General Knox
Whitehall Ferry
Annapolis
Ericksburg
Count du Rochambeau
York
Hudson
Owas Ae
Bush and Voice
Lydia E. Pinkham
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