Once Texan Frontier and the Louisiana Purchase Reflections
The article surveys 1800s territorial shifts from Spain to France to the United States, noting the Louisiana Purchase's vast scope, many carved states, and figures like Jefferson and Napoleon. It contemplates strategic value of Mississippi frontage and references historical opinions on sale motives and regional borders.
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St Louis
Louisiana
France
United States
Mississippi River
Pacific Ocean
Spain
Rocky Mountains
Texas
Jefferson
Napoleon Bonaparte
Congress of the United States
Louisiana Purchase
Great Britain
Missouri
Iowa
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Arkansas
Wyoming
Montana
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
Louisana
Marquette
la Salle
Iberville
Bienville
Samuel
John Law
Europe
Law
Lousiana
Roosevelt
Texas History in Colorado's Fremont County Echoes
The article traces Texas independence from 1836 to its 1845 annexation, the northern boundary shifts, and the Republic's western reach into New Mexico and Colorado. It discusses Spanish and Mexican influence, settlement patterns, and the lasting impact on Fremont County and the western United States.
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Republic of Texas
Arkansas
Rio Grande
South Canon
Texas
Jefferson
Louisiana Purchase
Colorado
Mississippi River
Canon City
New Mexico
Wyoming
San Jacinto
United States
Mexico
Panhandle
Rawlins
Creede
Rio Grande River
Gulf
Santa Ana
Sam Houston
Fremont County
Republic
Salida
Santa Fe
Albuquerque
West
Southwest
Oac
North America
Arizona
California
Spain
Egypt
India
Elk's Charity Ball Promises High Class Event
Canon City Lodge No 610 Elks announce their annual charity ball for next Monday night a premier semi public social of the season with first class music and generous charges to support Christmas gifts for needy children. The Elks charity reaches all colors and nationalities bringing light and sunshine to many homes. The ball seeks broad patronage and full success for the good cause.
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Canon City Lodge No. 610
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Oase Musin
Sup
Not Closed Down Comstock Mine Reports Indefinite Closure Rumor False
The Comstock mine at Altarito owned by Rito Alta Copper Company did not shut down. Superintendent Comstock explains seasonal layoffs of surface workers in winter, with forty four on payroll this summer and twenty five still employed. The mine has run five years without missed shifts or paydays and remains flourishing and expanding.
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Comstock
Rito Alta Copper Company
Altarito
Fremont County Fruit Growers and Dealers Association Meeting Notice
The annual stockholders meeting will be held at the court house in this city on Saturday afternoon January 16. The gathering will elect seven directors for a one year term and handle any other matters brought before the meeting.
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Fremont County
Canon City Businesses See Steady Fall Trade Gains
A survey of Canon City merchants shows fall business generally better than last year. Prominent firms including Bethel, Rosenberg, Nelson, Palace Drug, Sawyer Dry Goods, Seely Drug, Whipple, and Hunter Palmer report rising or stable sales, despite street talk of hard times. The piece notes independent local population and cautious optimism for the coming year.
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Canon City
Canon
Bethel
R. Rosenberg
Rosenberg
A. P. Nelson & Co
Neilson
Palace Drug Co
Arcorp
Palace Drug Store
H. N. Beecher
Sawyer
Sawyer Dry Goods Go
Mr. Seely
Seely Drug Co
F. H. Whipple
Hunter Palmer
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Napoeon
Napoleon
Purvis
Casper
Lake City
del Norte
Aspen
Grand Junction
Montrose
Alamosa
United State
Osstile
Sangre de Christo Range
Sabine
Red
Dodge City
Canon City and
Cripple Creek
Elk’s Charity Ball
Kansas City World
Unnon City
Racomp
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