Mt Vernon Visit Deepens Reverence for Washington
A journalist recounts a trip from Washington D C to Mt Vernon to visit George and Martha Washington’s tomb and the old homestead. The writer describes the church, the original Washington chair, relics, and the surrounding landscape, noting Alexandria’s pivotal role in early American history and theラン Mount Vernon Ladies Association's care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
George Washington
Washington Homestead
Martha Washington
Washington
Alexandria
Sexton
America
Elsworth
Marshall House
James Jackson
Washington Farm
Washington Mansion
Potomac River
Republic
Martha
Washington Home
Mount Vernon
George
Washington, Custis
Republic of the United States
Congressional Library
Patent report lists Iowa patent grants and inventors
R W Bishop reports the issue of patents on the 2nd for Iowa residents including 858403 Collapsible crate Nathaniel and Evangeline C Little Ames 858492 Shelf-tongs B L Ward Ottumwa 858510 Harness pad C H Grings Dubuque assigner half to Dubuque Harness and Saddlery Co 858618 Compound tool Norman McAslan Yorkshire 858698 Fertilizer distributer N H Bloom Nashua 858810 Safety valve N T Hanson Hawarden 858813 Compost spreader F Loos Nashua 858937 Toaster Carrie B L Adams Eagle Grove 858960 Circle swing M G Cummings S M Dunlap Des Moines 858981 Running gear J L Heecht Davenport assignor Davenport Wagon Co 859108 Railway brake John Quist Mystic assignor half to David Ladwick 859111 Footboard for locomotives H L Roberts Keokuk 859145 Combined check valve and stop cock I W Stephenson E E Meeks and wife and daughter of Burlington in city visiting uncle Dr E R Jenkins Meeks former resident with health issues recounted in text. Also includes testimonial about Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney and bladder trouble and substitute refusal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Bishop
Washington, D. C
Lowa
Nathaniel and
Evangeline C. Little
Ames
B. L. Ward
Ottumwa
C. H. Grings
Dubuque
Eagle Grove
M. G. Cummings
S. M. Dunlap
Des Moines
J. L. Heecht
Davenport
Davenport Wagon Co
Iowa
John Quist
Mystic
David Ladwick
H. L. Roberts
Keokuk
I. W. Stephenson
Eldon
Elder visits relative in Saskatchewan Canada
Mrs. 8. J. Elder travels Tuesday night to Strasburg Saskatchewan Canada to stay several weeks with her daughter Mrs. Albert Peterson. Clerks advertise Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup claims to cleanse and stimulate bowels without irritation. Foley’s Kidney Cure urged for summer kidney irregularities. Dr Shoop’s Catarrh Remedy offered with free trial size box and antiseptic balm. Large jars of remedy sold by J. H. Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. J. Elder
Strasburg
Saskatchewan
Canada
Albert Peterson
Foley
Dr. Shoop
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Canvas Oxfords
Dougherty Bros
Clothiers
W. C. Ralston & CO
West Chester
Chas. H. Gobble
Muscatine, Iowa
The
Travelers Insurance Co
Journalettes
Patent Report
E. E. Meeks
Burlington
E. R. Jenkins
Meeks
Ira W. Kelley
Mansfield
CLUB
J. A. Harwood
Ocr
Windsor Grogery
FE. B. Gorham
City
Nicola
Harmon
North Side
Tobias Minick & Son
Washington, Iowa
Edison and
Victor Talking Machines
Caner Music Co
South Side Square
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