Hermitage near Miss to House West Point Branch
Historic Hermitage estate near Washville once nearly became a site for a U S West Point branch. In 1856 Governor Andrew Johnson offered it to the government, but Civil War delayed action. In 1889 a trust conveyed part to the Ladies Hermitage Association and a 23 year trust for Confederate veterans’ home.
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Yd. S. Jones
South
Jackson
Washville
Washington
Andrew Jackson
West Point Military Academy
Tennessee
Andrew Johnson
United States
Congress
Committee On Military Affairs
A .N- State
General Jackson
Ladies’ Hermitage Association
Board of Commissioners
Georgia
Alabama
Minnesota
Duluth
Minnesota Pioneer Story of Grasshopper Era and Growth
The piece recounts southwestern Minnesota’s settlement starting in the 1870s, the brutal grasshopper plagues, and the ensuing relief efforts led by Governor Pillsbury. It contrasts hardship with later growth fueled by railroads, farming, and immigration, highlighting New Ulm and Windom as centers of resilience and progress. The writer notes abundant land, rising farms, banks, and a transformed prairie into a prosperous, rail-connected region.
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Toigan
United States
Minnesota
New Ulm
Tives
Ulm
Ifuet
Lake Shetete
Shetek
Mankato
Chicago
Northwestern
St. Paul and Broux
St.Paul
Sioux City
Iowa
Pasing
Missouri River
Windom
Jackson
Leavenworth
Horace Austin
Minneaita
Aettlers
Bronx City
Congress
War Department
Washington
John
Pillsbury
Minute
Tracy
Covary
Carrien
Leon
Avorage
Tom Anderson
Norway
Sue
Sunny Souths Clubbing List Subscriptions Offer
A fragmented listing advertises The Sunny Souths subscription club offering yearlong combined subscriptions to diverse publications. Includes The Sunny South, Home and Farm, American Agriculturist, Gents publications, and more with premiums and prepaid postage details. It targets families with multiple periodical picks and promotional premiums.
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Prizne
State Plain
Sunny Bonth Publishing Company
SunnySoy
We Home and Farm
Louisville
Southern Cultivator
Atlanta
American Agriculturist
New York
Tri-State Farmer
Chattanooga
the Gentlewoman
Conkey
Home Journal
Chicago
Springfield
Springfeld
Ohto
the Ledger Monthly
Woman's Home Companion
the Cosmopolitan
the Weekly Constitution
Allants
the Standard Designer
Frank Leslie
York
New Yorker
World
Ing
A Bkett
Grady
Wellesley
Peereeeresty
Epientid
Portage
Harper's Megazine
Harper's Weekly
the Outlook
Arex
Alaska a Land of Plenty and Future Greatness
An optimistic essay argues Alaska defies eastern ignorance, praising its wealth, scenery, climate, and people. It highlights Seward’s legacy, Alaska’s islands and rivers, and the superior character of white settlers, portraying the territory as a wise, profitable U S purchase with bright prospects for summer retreats and national growth.
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Alaska
M. A. Matthews
Bae
Touth Uch
United States
William H. Seward
Europe
Tost
Akill
America
Toved
Scotland
Norway
Denmark
Californias
Alaska Statehood Vision Urges Nations Role
A lengthy tract argues Alaska should be granted statehood and congressional representation. It extols white governance, praises mission work, and calls for purchasing Alaska and adjacent lands. It touts Alaska’s agricultural and mineral potential, urging mass settlement and industry, and condemns neglect by the United States.
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Sheldon Jackson
Alaska
Unitedtates
Congress
United States
Republc
Canada
British Columbia
England
America
Hier
Scoet & Ono
Colony Life. Climate addressed by proper food aid
A soldier writes from the Philippines praising Grape-Nuts Food for overcoming malaria related digestion issues. He details relief after months of misery, stating digestion is normal and pain after eating gone. He commends flavor and versatility, ending with “Name given.” from Battle Creek, Mich.
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Philippines
Ivo
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West Point Therditary Academy
Huntington
B. Paul
Rito
Gurs
Issa
Mim
First National
Sherman
Las
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Keilmer
SwampRocr
Binghamton
Nis
Prince Victor Dunleep Binga
Don
Maharajas
Punjab
Europa
Earl of
Yhoc
Fos Ff
the Suany & Atlante. Ge
Enterqique
Transvaal
Pittsburg
Johannesburg
Riral
Hvelihood
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