Causes and early history of the Mexico United States War
The text surveys factors leading to the 1846 war, noting Mexico's 1836 Texas independence claim after Texas joined the United States in 1845, and Mexican protests over annexation. It covers Walker's 1850s actions, Latin America naming, and a brief primer on horsepower. It cites sources on Texas independence from 1836 to 1845 and general international law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
United States
Santa Ana
Texas
Europe
Stockton
William Walker
Walker
Nashville
Tenn
University of Nashville
University of Pennsylvania
New Orleans
Lower California
Guaymas
Caroline
Cape Say Lares
la Paz
Lower
California
Sonora
Nicaragua
Rockefeller Crowned Americas First Billionaire
Cleveland taxes on John D Rockefeller’s $300 million holdings reveal Standard Oil control and a fortune exceeding one billion dollars. The figure suggests Rockefeller is the richest man in the United States and likely the world, despite charitable acts.
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John D. Rockefeller
America
Cleveland
Rockefeller
Ridelay
Standard Oil
John D
United States
Blood donor gives quart to save stranger in Mobile hospital
Lawyer TL Rogers aged 35 weighing 240 pounds donated a quart of his blood to save Albert Mitchell a penniless youth dying of pernicious anaemia. Surgeons issued a call for volunteers and hundreds answered within an hour. Mitchell revived two hours after the operation and Rogers declined thanks, saying he acted as a Christian in deeds not words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TL C. Rogers
Mobile
Ala
Albert Mitchell
Mitchell
Rogers
Tfm
Convict Leaves Note As Camden Jail Escapeer Plan
A note by George E. Thompson, an escapee with partner Ashbridge after killing Keeper Hibbs and wounding Jailer Ellis, asks for dissection at the University of Pennsylvania and disposal of evidence, including skin for a New Testament cover, to be given to his wife via his attorney.
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George E. Thompson
Camden
N. Z
Wison Ashbridge
Isaac Hibbs
Ellis
Ashbridge
University of Pennsylvania
Compensations of Success Nipp Would you rather be born great or acquire greatness
The column argues a preference for earning greatness over being born to it. It quotes a line about the pleasure of telling how one achieved success and contrasts intrinsic birthright with acquired achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuck
Dr Kings New Life Pills Laxative Claim Ad
A advertisement boasts easy daily bowels with a gentle laxative effect and purifying blood benefits. It promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills as a inexpensive remedy available at druggists for 25 cents.
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Dr. King
Cheap power vital to new industries
The essay argues that cheap hydroelectric power, from Niagara and other sites, underpins steel making, aluminum for car bodies, abrasives, nitrates, chlorine products, and numerous electrochemical outputs. It warns Congress must enable further hydro development to reduce costs, boost production, and keep critical industries independent of foreign supplies.
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Congress
United States
West
Navy Department
Niagara Falls
Niagara
Europe
Germany
America
Fashionable Handbags Enter Everyday Wardrobe
The article highlights a new handbag trend with varied styles including reticule and frame bags. It notes beaded knits, saddlebag shapes in dark moire silk, large brocade bags with silver frames, and gloveless fashion quirks. It mentions personal design, inside pockets, mirrors, and durable leather envelopes for shopping bags.
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Lucy Lockett
Extra Fine Piecrust Recipe Notes
A traditional piecrust method uses lard flour and lemon juice. Mix flour and salt, cut in lard until crumbly, add beaten egg with lemon juice, form a ball, chill an hour, roll lightly and bake in a hot oven. Lemon juice is said to make gluten more elastic for stretching dough.
Proud Satisfaction Gingham Gown With High Waist Style
Sewing note describes a small home made gown using green and white striped gingham with a high waist, side plaited skirt envelope pockets pique collar and cuffs as trimming. Any shade suitable for daughter. Also a courtroom exchange quoted as a joke about a prior offense.
Dr Messe a Specialist Promises Cure for Chronic Ailments
An advertising notice touts Dr Messe a Specialist offering free consultation and miracle cures for ruptures piles and a range of male health issues. It claims expertise with intravenous medications and up to date instruments. Office hours are listed with day and evening availability and Sundays.
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Servia
Machin
Dragana
Army
Navy
War Department
Military Academy
National Guard
Naval Academy
Republic of
Union
Latin America
South and
Central America
West Indies
Rio Grande River
Alabama
Aberdeen Printing CO
Aberdeen Printing Company
East Wishkah ST
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Missouri
Grays Harbor
Messer
Blyth & Blyth
E. Heron St
Aberdeen
Wash
Northwest Supply Co
H. B
Elder
Prop
Corner G
Hume
James A, Hoop
Aberdeen, Wash
L. J. Kolts
Undertakers
Wishkah Street
Standard Hotel
1St Ave. and
Pine St
Seattle, Wash
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