Washington the just and noble nation builder
The sketch praises George Washington as a just noble leader whose character, unselfish patriotism, and inspiring presence propelled his success. It notes his balanced wartime strategy and peaceful statesmanship, and that integrity outweighed faults, illustrating how worthiness underpinned achievement. Washington’s selection as Continental army commander reflected general esteem rather than single deeds, with his vast integrity shaping history.
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George Washington
Washington
Colonies
Tale of wide tires on Maine lime rock haul
A Maine highway official recounts a county commissioner's tale on using wide tires for lime rock hauling to reduce road wear and repairs. The plan swapped from 56 inch rear and 50 inch front wheels to wider wheels, but drivers feared increased drag and risk to horses and wagon bodies, with questions of who pays damages.
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Good Roads Magazine
Paul Dpd. Sargent
State of
Maine
Lime Rock
John Adams First Vice President and Second U.S. President
John Adams, native of Braintree Massachusetts, served as the nation's second president after succeeding Washington in 1797. He died July 4 1826 at age ninety while his son John Quincy was president. His Federalist leadership and quarrel with Hamilton marked his presidency.
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United States
Washington
Braintree
Mass
John Quincy
John Adams
Alexander Hamilton
Adama
Hamilton
Wheel tires improve wagon rock hauling efficiency
A team helps haul rock using wide tires on wagons making the same loads faster. The road was rutty and dangerous, but wide tires reduced turns, increased loads per turn, and cut daily work by one third. Drivers report easier work and easier crossing of a sand stretch.
Good Roads shift ends saddlery showcase in Fayette county
The Fayette Observer notes that as good roads improve, Fayette county stock owners exhibit service animals in Fayetteville rather than saddled horses. Fine animals were shown hitched between shafts and no saddlers were present, signaling a move toward roadster horses capable of speed.
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Fayette County
Fayetteville
Fayette
Chair for Highway Building at University of Washington
Officers of the Washington State Good Roads association advocate a university chair in highway building to teach the subject. They prepare a petition to present the proposal to University of Washington authorities.
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Washington State Good Roads Association
University of Washington
Road Exhibit at Jamestown Fair
Jamestown exposition features Connecticut highway exhibit under J H MacDonald showing the Connecticut plan of road improvement and materials used in road construction.
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Connecticut
J. H. MacDonald
State Loan Proposed for Pennsylvania Road Work
Among road improvement measures, ex Senator Wm Flinn of Pittsburg proposes a state loan of 25 million dollars for highway development in Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania
Wm. Flinn
Pittsburg
Fashions Warn Of Long Coats In Style Talk
The New York World notes the current season favors long coats while questioning crowd preferences and encouraging readers to consider staying with the new silhouette trends this year.
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Richard
New York World
Improved Highway Notes Across States
Movements push road improvements from Jacksonville Florida to Savannah Georgia. A joint Arkansas groups seek legislative approval for convict labor on highways. Minnesota highway board aims to end the practice of working out road taxes. Niagara county New York forbids wagons carrying ties under two and five eighths inches on new roads. Mount Pleasant Michigan business leaders back Isabella county road system adoption.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Savannah
Arkansas Farmers’ Union
Arkansas Good Rods Association
State Board of Highway Commissioners
Minnesota
Niagara County
N. Y
Board of Supervisors
Mount Pleasant
Mich
Isabella County
Magistrate and MP Sketch Dialogue Depicts Witty Exchange
A courtroom sketch shows a magistrate chastising a defendant as a rogue. The prisoner defends himself with a quip about voting for the honorable one, delivering a sharp social moment in the scene.
Supported by His Nose in Barrel Smelling Tale
A New Orleans Times-Democrat humorous note describes a man who earns his living as a barrel smeller at a XXX brewery. He tests cleaned empty barrels by scent, passing along lines of barrels and pronouncing which are fit for refilling. He claims the work is well paid and leaves him with a tired nose at night.
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XXX
New Orleans Times-Democrat
It Killed Him. A Laundry Joke Turns Grim?
Three days after a burial in London, Tit-Bits recalls a grim quip about starting a laundry business by stocking starch. The exchange hints at a fatal incident behind the humor and preserves a fragment of Victorian wit.
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London
Weather Summary Shows Ideal Jul Conditions For Crops
Des Moines report notes first July week was most favorable of the season with above normal temperatures and ample sunshine. Rainfall was sufficient across regions, some hail and wind damage in parts. Corn cultivation ahead. oats wheat barley and minor crops strong. Crop indicators let corn crop lag due to poor stand. other crops compare well to last year.
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Des Moines
Iowa
North Central
Death of George H Crane from July torpedo blast injuries
George H Crane a traveling salesman born in Fairfield Ohio, died at Fairfield from heart failure following injuries from a July 4 explosion in Muscatine. He had stopped at the Grand hotel in Muscatine after alighting from No. 2 and was later taken to Fairfield to recover with his sisters. His wife and sisters cared for him until his death about 30 minutes after breakfast. Mrs Biskamp and her children will visit the east Thursday. Ira W Kelley of Mansfield Pa recounts kidney and bladder cure by Foley’s Kidney Cure.
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George H. Crane
Fairfield
Muscatine
Crane
Mount Dry Goods
Washington
Muscatine Journal
George Crane
Chicago
Misses Crane
Ira W. Kelley
Mansfield
Foley
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Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Victoria
Vancouver
Spokane
Rock Island
Etalon
H. W. Russell
Agent Rock Island Lines
Bagdad
50 Land Double Beauty Chorus
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J.allen Carnaby
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