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131plow staff — Paddle Pad dle, n. [See {Paddle}, v. i.] 1. An implement with a broad blade, which is used without a fixed fulcrum in propelling and steering canoes and boats. [1913 Webster] 2. The broad part of a paddle, with which the stroke is made; hence,… …
132Benjamin F. Isherwood — Benjamin Franklin Isherwood (October 6, 1822 ndash; June 19, 1915) was an engineering officer in the United States Navy during the early days of steam powered warships. He served as a ship s engineer during the Mexican American War, and after the …
