Democratic Address by Henry Clayton at National Convention
Representative Henry J. Clayton of Alabama, permanent chairman, argues Republican power has harmed labor and constitutional government. He blames the Roosevelt Taft era for expansion of federal authority, endorses tariff revision, and calls for a return to constitutional limits and Democratic control.
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Grover Cleveland
Henry J. Clayton
Alabama
Republican Party
Mr. Clayton
Roosevelt
Chicago
Friends of
Senate
Harrisburg
Root
New York
House of Representatives
Wall Street
Bryan Named by Nebraska as Democratic Standard Bearer
Ignatius J. Dunn presents William Jennings Bryan as the free choice of the militant democracy of the nation. He cites Bryan as honest, brave, and unfaltering, a leader who can unite the people against plutocracy and lead reforms against special interests. Nebraska Democrats urge Bryan’s nomination for president.
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America
Republic
William Jennings Bryan
Ignatius J. Dunn
Omaha
Taft
Wisconsin
Manumon
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Christendom
Nebraska
Jefferson
Jackson
Massachusetts
Calfornia
Michigan
Everglades
Democracs
Proutly
Jelly Shells for Convenient Jelly Making
Instructions describe cutting away small shell ends, washing shells, storing them, and filling with jelly at making time. Use paraffin paper to cover the broken ends, creating a convenient method to carry jelly.
Proposed Ohio constitution amendment on bill passage
A newspaper note describes a proposed amendment to the Ohio Constitution regarding how bills pass. The notice references a join resolution proposing changes to the state constitution and mentions official action in a state context.
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Ohio
General Assembly
State of
America
Secretary of State
C. A. Thompsoone
House of Representatives
Andrew L. Harris
Senate
Glia Srerion
Ohie
Agticiis XU
Neta Assembly
Ublic Schooo
Nera
J.D. Cigamer
James M. Witama
Jonata
Unitep
Amgurca
Carmi A. Thompson
Opie
Axes of the Gauls Crafted from Stone and Wood
The Gauls made handles for stone axes by cleaving a branch, placing the stone in the gap, and letting the wound heal completely before use.
Origin of name Venezuela as Little Venice
A fragment explains that Columbus found South America near the Orinoco mouth where Indians built a water village. The Spaniards named it Venezuela meaning Little Venice, noting its resemblance to Venice.
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South America
Orinoco
Venice
Venezuela
Persian Apples Describe Ancient Persian Fruit Name
Persians called peaches Persian apples and noted them in Europe before the Christian era as a early reference to the fruit's name and origin.
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Europe
Football Through Ages In World History
Football arrived in England via the Romans and predates cricket as England’s older ball game. It has long been played worldwide and was highly popular among the ancient Greeks as well.
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England
Old Roman Swords Before and After Cannae
The Romans used one sided blades before the battle of Cannae in 216 BCE. After Cannae the shorter Spanish style sword for cutting and thrusting was adopted.
Ancient Weekdays Rest Customs Across Civilizations
The text outlines historic rest days by culture and religion. It notes Monday for Greeks, Tuesday for public worship by Persians, Wednesday by Assyrians, Thursday by Egyptians, and Friday sacred for Muslims, reflecting varied weekly observances.
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