The Lady Candidate Belva Lockwood Led Equal Suffrage Push
Elmo Scott Watson highlights Belva Lockwood of New York as a pioneering Equal Suffrage advocate who fought for women's admission to the U S Supreme Court in 1882 after a 1877 Lincoln Hall convention. The article notes her campaigns for president in 1884 and 1888, her legal work, and lifelong public service until 1917.
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Belva Lockwood
New York
United States
Supreme Court of the United States
Lincoln Hall
Washington
Lockwood
Supreme Court of the District
United States Supreme Court
Europe
Greeley Campaign in Civil War Era Election
The piece recounts Horace Greeley’s presidential bid with Liberal Republicans and Democrats uniting to oppose Grant in 1872. It notes the Cincinnati convention’s surprise nomination, Greeley’s wartime editorial shifts, and his death before results, with six states carrying his potential electoral votes.
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Horace Greeley
New York Tribune
Grant
Greeley
Missouri
Cincinnati
South
Lincoln
Jefferson Davis
Baltimore
Louisville
Feld
Maryland
Georgia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Texas
Trees prone to lightning strikes linked to root systems
Dr. W J Humphreys explains in the Kansas City Star that trees with extensive root systems like locusts or deep tap roots like pines are most likely struck, because they are best grounded and offer the least electrical resistance.
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W. J. Humphreys
The
Kansas City Star
Gunlock Ranch Saga Continues with Jane’s Escape Plan
Jane Van Tambel plans to flee Gunlock Ranch amid rumors of arson and scandal. Doctor Carpy confronts the truth with Bill Denison as Jane implores forgiveness and a possible break from her family.
June Defers Return As Tension Rises In Family Conflict
June refuses to return home after noon, sending Bull and the buck board away with orders not to enter until she sends word. She writes a brief note to her father stating she has attended to business and will be home in a few days while Yan Tambel reacts with impatient rage and sends Bull back with an order.
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Jane
Wen
Nim
Bill
William Denison
Carpy
Buly
Doctor
Ale
Denison
Dune
Finme
Ford
Hiis
Bil Denison
Liverybody
Harney Rebstock
Tre
Sleepy Cat
Iris
van Timbel
Til
Barney Redstock
McCreasen Fing
Barney Rebstock
van ‘Vambel
Haeape
T. Stert
Quong
Bull Page
Misa Jane
Gus
Missy Jane
Ike
Bull
van Tambel
Flambeau
Yan Ambel
June
Buck Board
Hia Buainesa
Yan ‘Tambel
Uncle Santa Claus Comes to Our Rescue
A London writer notes pawnshop practices during Christmas with items like table linen and silver teapots being redeemed for festive needs. The piece highlights how pawns are used to fund holidays and weddings, and how Uncle Santa helps most when needed after the celebrations are over.
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Santa Claus
London Answers
Iraq Acts to Protect Native Labor With Trade Restrictions
Iraq passes a law reserving certain trades to citizens including printing, photography, weaving, masonry, goldsmithing, warehousing, stage performance, and hotel work. Foreigners face bans on brokerage and street trade, with possible refugee exemptions and time-limited permissions for skilled needs and reciprocity with other states.
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Baydad
Iraq
Pony Express Romantic and Stupendous Undertaking
The Pony Express is hailed as a spectacular mail mission, rivaling historic courier feats. It ran from St Joseph Missouri to Placerville California, spanning about 2000 miles through sparsely populated plains, hostile tribes, and rugged mountains including the Sierra Nevada.
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Genghis Kahn
Hungary
China Sea
St. Joseph
Missouri River
Placerville
California
Kansas
Nebraska
Mountaina
Wyoming
Utah
Desert
Nevada
Sierra Nevada
Oregon Country
Jewel Cherry Pie Instructions from Mrs N A Jones Atlanta
A home recipe for Jewel Cherry Pie by Mrs N A Jones of Atlanta. It lists ingredients including flour shortening sugar and cherries with almond flavoring and lemon rind. The method describes mixing forming a crust rolling dough lining a pan adding filling and baking at 425 F then 350 F for 30 to 40 minutes.
Ten U S Generals Named From Washington to MacArthur
The article lists ten individuals who held the rank of general in the U S Army with their appointment dates: George Washington June 15 1776 Ulysses S Grant July 25 1868 William T Sherman March 4 1889 Philip H Sheridan June 1 1888 John J Pershing October 6 1917 Tasker H Bliss October 6 1917 Peyton C March May 20 1918 Charles P Summerall February 23 1920 Douglas MacArthur November 21 1930 Malin Craig October 2 1935.
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George Washington
Ulysses S. Grant
William T. Sherman
Philip H. Sheridan
John J. Pershing
Tasker H. Bliss
Peyton C. March
Charles P. Summerall
Douglas MacArthur
Malin Craig
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Scott Watson
Western Nawapaper Union
Gunlock Ranch
Frank H. Spearman
Intervala
Carey
Barney Retstock
Jung
Denigon
Ukewige
Pony Express
N. A. Jones
Atlanta
U.S
Clagber Girl
Clashrely
George Eliot
Een
Paige
Fourth Avenue
York City
Meteo
Wwe
DVN
KTS
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