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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1902
Page
3
Washington died after a severe illness with doctors unable to relieve his symptoms. Congress adjourned, and leaders like Mr. Marshall spoke movingly, urging national homage. Resolutions called for a black-draped speaker’s chair and black attire, plus a marble monument and a formal oration.
A Woman's Home Companion article urges mothers to seek no outsider advice on childrearing, while detailing fashion trends. It describes a fancy bodice in white glace taffeta with Persian silk trim, a chic shirtwaist with elaborate pleats, and an imported chiffon bodice with Cordicelli stitching, plus many current gown styles.
A fractured notice notes Congress seeking Washington’s attendance and the struggle to establish a lasting public memorial. It mentions honors conferred, preparations for a peace arrangement, and a decision to erect a statue at Weahington’s resting place, under ministerial prerogatives at the court.
Fragmentary text presents a 18th century view of frontier warfare in Washington’s era. It discusses labor, dangers, and political pressure shaping loyalty and duty. Mentions royal troops, purity, and claims of rank, with references to governance and military funding.
The text outlines the New England push to appoint Col. George Washington as commander in chief during the American Revolution. It notes John Adams urging a Continental army, Adams proposing a Virginian candidate, and Washington’s unanimous election by ballot, followed by his acceptance and brief, fitting remarks.
Upon the end of the revolution and the declaration of peace, discontent among the omfhore and poltiers grew as fears of army disbandment rose. Rumors circulated that the military would be dissolved, altering power dynamics and provoking widespread unease.
After Washington's retirement from the presidency, his health remained comparatively good though he endured exertions. On the fifth of December he spent hours on the reach riding to the farms and dining withtable managers, returning soaked by sleet. A heavy snowfall kept him indoors. a cold may threaten his condition as he read the newspaper in the evening.
Fragmentary text notes a request to write a letter of condolence to Mrs Washington and mentions that resolutions were unanimously adopted. The passage is obfuscated and lacks clear names, dates, or events beyond the condolence action.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a book once owned by Washington and a secretary Harlow with a copy of Life of Shakeepoara. It cites a Virary of Gewee Waelington and a perenal Cookpiete with unclear signatures. Unreadable portions obscure dates and authors.
The season highlights a clinging gown with a form-fitting serpentine skirt. The five-gored panel, fitted upper portion uses elastic straps and a rippled circular flounce. Two long back gores may be platted or gathered. Velvet or corduroy versions are especially effective.
The article notes limited newness in veils but highlights great variety. Fancy pieces include a large chenille dot with gold or white silk accents, plus small chenille and velvet dots in differing sizes forming nets. A gated ceiling border with graduated data and rail-fence designs of white on black net are among novelties.
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