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Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia

04 Aug 1939

Page 6

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Winchester Evening Star

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Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1939

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6

Tribute to John Gorrie Inventor of Ice

A historical reminiscence extols Florida physician John Gorrie for pioneering artificial ice in 1836. It notes his ice machine, the Smithsonian display, initial ridicule, personal fortune spent, and his eventual recognition as a benefactor while praising summer comforts modern life gained from his invention.

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John Gorrie Apalachicola Florida Andrew Jackson Free Country Gorrie Smithsonian Institute Washington, D. C Hall of Fame Capitol Washington
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Medallion Attracts Beginners Pattern 6445

Beginners learn medallion crochet with this square pattern. Pattern 6445 shows medallion, its stitches and required materials with photo. Send ten cents to Winchester Evening Star Household Arts Dept. at 259 W 14th Street New York NY with NAME ADDRESS and PATTERN NUMBER.

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Winchester Evening Star Household Arts Dept W. 14Th Street New York N. Y
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