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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1905
Page
8
Mount Vernon gains fame as a thriving American mecca with ongoing restorations and visitor improvements. The estate’s iconic trees and structures are preserved, attracting pilgrims from abroad and across the states, despite historical challenges and the Civil War.
The piece details Mount Vernon renovations including a complete hot water system that serves the mansion and outbuildings, with subterranean boiler rooms and concealed radiators to preserve the colonial atmosphere. It notes restored kitchen, gateway improvements, and the Mount Vernon Association’s guardianship saving the property from decay. It also surveys Washington family rooms, sleeping quarters, and Martha Washington’s era comforts.
A historical account portrays George Washington as a slave owner who was also humane in his views. It notes he owned 124 slaves at his death and directed emancipation upon his wife's death, with provisions to care for the elderly and orphans. The will freed a mulatto slave named William Lee with a lifelong $20 annuity.
The piece recalls turning points in George Washington's life including early disinclination for books, Lawrence Washington's rise to Continental Army commander, Washington's hesitation when offered dictatorial powers, and the peril of a conspiracy to remove him from command during the Valley Forge era.
The piece notes that New York was not represented in 1789 as no election law existed there and Rhode Island and North Carolina had not joined the Constitution leaving ten states in the first tally. It lists Washington with 69 votes, Adams 34, Jay 9, Harrison 6 and others with one to four votes. In 1792 fifteen states and 185 electors were present with Washington at 182 votes and Adams second with 77.
Norfolk resident C Rivenbark Jr reports a severe knee burn blistered and scarred but healed without a scar after using Buckien's Arnica Salve. Ad claims the salve relieves agony and heals all wounds and sores. Available for 25 cents at J H Stewart, druggist.
Many shun strong medicines for rheumatism and seek relief by external treatment. Amos Parker of Magnolia North Carolina suffered eight years with a lame hip from rheumatic pain and reports permanent cure after freely applying Chamberlains Pain Balm. Stewart's Pharmacy Cook Sherman sell it.
Colonists tickets go on sale February 21 and March 21 to Southwestern points at one half the regular one way fare plus two dollars. Half rate applies to children.
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