Whitman Ride That Won Oregon Territory For Union
A 1842 epic tale of Marcus Whitman marching through snow and across perilous terrain to Washington to urge federal action. His 4 000 mile winter journey helped secure Oregon Washington and Idaho for the United States and deter English claims. The piece contrasts Whitman with Paul Revere and notes the ensuing treaties and settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Whitman
Paul Revere
Concord
Whitman
Washington
Robert Gray
Columbia River
United States
Jefferson
Lewis and Clark
Astoria
England
Russia
Vancouver
Hudson's Bay Company
New England
Indiana
Dr. Whitman
Spaulding
Rocky Mountains
Valley of the Columbia
The
American Board
Thes
Oregon
Idaho
British Columbia
Prairies
Tyler
Webster
Ben Lils
Great Britain
Foley's Honey and Tar Promoted for Cough Relief
An advertisement urges choosing Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds claiming it cures obstinate coughing and expels the cold with no harmful drugs. A separate line notes a man keeping whiskey in the sideboard leading his wife to call it the wine closet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Saunders Drug Co
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised as blood remedy
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood and mucous surface treatment, claiming it to be a regular prescription from top physicians. It highlights internal action, testimonials, and a Toledo company, with price and store details. The snippet also mentions Foley's Orino Laxative and a misquoted social observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
Dauggiste
Pake Hall
Pfami
Foley
Saunders Drug Co
Serofita
Swiet Specific CO
Atlanta
Announcements in Column A Filter Names for Primary Action
All names appearing in this column are subject to action of the Democratic Primary. The notice warns readers about potential consequences tied to listed individuals under the party process.
District offices named for Paris candidates
District results list Ben H. Denton as District Judge and Karl McAlester as District Clerk with Bob Lattimore serving as District Attorney of Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben H. Denton
Paris
Bob Lattimore
County Offices and Candidates Listed for Election
The list names candidates for county offices including Representative Sam Rayburn and official posts such as County Attorney J. Walter Donaldson Treasurer Sid Ridling and Tax Collector Tom J. Cox Also listed are Assessor Philip Wish Commissioner J A Agnew Public Weigher A J Cristenden and Constables S P Keene C B Fincher plus W A Tomas and Chas B Bridge among others in Bonham area elections.
Also Mentioned on This Page
CCU
Eowewccu
daWzwe
Bissieccssse
Sesteteee
Bonham
Hargrove & Reynolds
City Drug
J. W. Peeler
Bonham Grocery Co
Bonham, Texas
Paris Drug Co
H. W. Williams Drug?Co
Ft. Worth
Texas
Greiner-Kelly Drug Co
Dallas
Paris, Texas
Jack
Fioss
New York Globe
Bright
Cardus
Sarah J. Hoskins
Cary. Ky
Cardui
Foes
Karl McAlester
Sam T. Rayburn
H. A. Cunningham
W. A. Tomas
Chas. B. Bridge
Philip Wish
J. Leritarplecy
John B. Smith
W.C
Willie) Finley
J. Walter Donaldson
Sid Ridling
Tom J. Cox Albert Roberson
J. A. Agnew
A.J
Jack) Cristenden
Por Constable
S.P. Keene
C. B. Fincher
Aueailg, Ocarrance
S.S.S
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