Jumel Mansion to be Historic Museum under DAR care
The Jumel Mansion in New York, known as the Morris House, will be transferred to the Daughters of the American Revolution after incorporation and will operate as a free historical museum. Washington's headquarters and early meetings with Hamilton are recalled amid notes on the residence and its Civil War era ties.
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Daughters of the American Revolution
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Perdia
Phinney Earle
Lord Howe
United States
Morris House
Roger Morris
Washington
Ibs Mansion
Mary Piliipse
Col. Morris
England
Jumel Mansion and Washington’s Revolutionary Era Tales
The Jumel mansion’s long history links Col Morris heirs to John Jacob Astor and Stephen Juniel then Burr, with land sales transforming the area while the house preserves a wall of antique wallpaper and thirteen corn kernels said to echo the original states. Washington’s era, fort Washington sieges, and notes from his 1790 visit highlight a storied lineage and enduring landmarks.
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Col. Morris
Morris
John Jacob Astor
Stephen Juniel
Aaron Burr
Ferdinand Phinney Earle
Jumel
Sheeily
Strugs Tehat Quaders
M. Jamel
France
Washington
Hoe
How Jack London Arrived at Literary Fame
A profile of Jack London at twenty eight detailing his rise from obscurity to prominence as a magazine writer. It recounts his early struggles in California, the breakthrough with The Black Cat, and how editors in New York finally paid him for his 4000 word stories.
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Jack London
New York
Jack Jondon
California
London
Jack Loudon
Pala
Icky
Black Cat
New York Presa
Missouri
Ohie
Sportatory Publishing Company
Boston
Mass
Two Important Experiments On Stock Breeding In Iowa
The Iowa Agricultural Union formed by graduates of Iowa Agricultural College undertakes two major studies. One examines sire age effects on progeny in swine and sheep including births and postnatal vigor. The second tests cross breeding, noting that one cross helps but multiple crosses may harm progeny. Experiments to be conducted on a large scale under expert supervision.
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Washington
Adjt
Reed
Col
Knowlton
Bunker Hill
Leslie
Royal Highlanders
Col. Weedon
Iowa Agricultural Union
Iowa Agricultural College
Iowa
Shearing Rule Set For World Fair Sheep entrants
The chief of the Department of Live Stock declares a rule for World’s Fair sheep and goats at St Louis requiring all animals to be shorn on or after April 1 1904 with the date certified on entry. Uneven or stubble shorn animals will be disqualified and judges may bar deceitful entries. A draft rule seeks breeder input to balance fairness and enforceability.
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St. Lewis
Department of Live Stock
Hla
United States
Wil
Government Proclaims Cattle Dipping Rules for Shipment
The order requires dipping cattle before transport. Dips must be two submersions of about 106 degrees with thorough immersion for two to three minutes and hot pens for drying if cold. Cattle dry prior to loading cannot be loaded, and inspectors may allow some cattle to ship without dipping if infested with scabies.
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Oold Avoyther
Potatoes as Hog Feed and Nearby Uses
The article notes potatoes are widely fed to dogs in New England and mixed with meal or corn to produce a palatable mess. It mentions issues with starch content and the need to use potatoes in better culinary ways rather than simple hog feed.
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New England States
Caution in Burglary Tale and Bargain Binder Sale
Fragmentary text shows two burglars discussing load capacity for wagons. It also advertises binder twine with low prices, liberal guarantees, and a mailing offer from Sears Roebuck & Co Chicago. The piece closes with a reflective line about men borrowing from wives.
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USA
Bprola
SEARS
Wanted ExPeniExce eceesiae for Christian women
Want ads seek Christian women for cash defense work at Loom 9 Masonic Temple Des Moines. Salary 6 10.0 to 5.0 per week plus room or tina xg home. Address trata Atala boolaliat Loom 9 Masonic Temple Des Moines.
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Tina Xg
Addreea Trata
Atala
Boolaliat
Not Hl A Little Boy Dialogue From England Mother Country
A fragment shows a boy asking if England is his mother country and Gardner replying that it is a stepmother country, with Perkins and Coachman as speakers about homeland identity. The exchange hints at immigrant or colonial context and national sentiment.
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Perkins
England
Ty Gardener
Fabers
Society Shocked At Fashionable Party Cringe
A garbled social scene describes Mrs Highatyle and Mrs Maestyle at a fashion-aware party. The text mocks Mina Psyche as vulgar and suggests awkward gossip about romance and manners during a lively gathering.
Market chatter touches frogs and Doom City sale
A merchant and friend discuss restless talk about profits in a strange market. The hint of a corner lot purchase in Doom City suggests speculative investments. The dialogue hints at unusual goods and curiosity about hidden opportunities.
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Pgol
Doom City
Peart
Healthful area of housework article attracts readers
A family discusses an article found in the paper about housework health benefits. The dialogue notes the piece is plain and not harmful, with plans to open an office to receive money by mail as a new scheme emerges amid local talk.
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Papa
Conne
Washington
Physician credits Grape-Nuts for swift recovery and strength
In a public statement Dr. N. of Georgia details a personal health revival after adopting Grape-Nuts. He describes severe weakness, loss of work ability, and rapid gains in strength and weight within weeks, claiming the nutrition restored him to practice.
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Georgia
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