Florida recollections trace early battles and settlements
The letter from West Palm Beach recalls Florida history from St Augustine to Jacksonville. It notes Columbus first landing on the east coast, the Spanish fort at Matanzas Inlet, and Menendez founding St Augustine. It covers British control, the Seminole era, and Monroe's 1819 actions amid Andrew Jackson's campaigns. It also cites New Smyrna’s 1765 Greek and Minorcan colony near Daytona and indigo production.
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Florida East Coast
Wasing
St. Augustine
United States
Ferdinand and Isabella
Spain
Ponce de Leon
de Narvaez
DeSoto
Great Britain
Anastasia Island
Matanzas
Pedro Menendez
St Augustine
S.ke
Confederacy
Texas
Ferida
Mexico
Louisiana Purchase
England
Uncle Sam
Negro Fort
Appalachicola River
Carolinas
Georgia
Monroe
Jackson
San Marco
Pensacola
John Quincy Adams
Henry Clay
Kentucky
Congress
Jacksonville
New Smyrni
Andrew Turnbull
Putnam County
Florida
Daytona
New Smyrna
Asia Minor
Palm Beach County's Subtropical Promise and Engineering Drive
The article extols Palm Beach County as a sunlit land with endless flora and mild year round climate. It describes proximity to the Gulf Stream, Lake Okeechobee, and vast acreage. notes the subsidence of swamp muck soil, drainage dredges, and state contracts shaping a new era of civil ization and land development.
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West Palm Beach
Oseechabee
United States
Tower
Texas
Palm Beach County
Honolulu
Sandwich Islands
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Ohio
Lake Okeechobee
Kissimmee River
Indiana
Democratic Legislature Dooms Party With Failed Reforms
The Veedersburg News notes a Democratic legislature that spurned the party platform and rejected key measures. It cites the killed state primary, woman suffrage, and state wide prohibition bills as factors foretelling a 1916 defeat.
Will Bore For Coal In Veedersburg
D H Wallace president of the Commercial Club says within the next month a systematic boring for coal will be conducted under a competent mining engineer. It is anticipated coal in paying quantities will be located near Veedersburg though recent rains have not been thick.
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D. H. Wallace
Commercial Club
Gets Paving Contract in Veedersboro
Edward Patton longtime Veedersburg postmaster and noted contractor wins a $3,500 bid to pave Main street east to the city limits opposite E Scott Booe. Work to begin soon with successor William Tores.
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Patton
Millcreek Township Sunday School Convention Held
The Millcreek township Sunday school convention met at the Krogman M E church on Thursday. State workers from Indianapolis attended and Fountain county leaders played a major role. Charles Isley presided with Warren Ham as secretary. local participants included Rev. B F Clifton O V Spencer Orley Smith Leslis Smith E J Jenkins Lewis Starnes Mrs Dr Sparks J L McKnight Rev J M McHarene and Marvin Cook.
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Millcreek Township
Krogman M. E
Indianapolis
Fountain County
Charles Isley
Warren Ham
B. F. Clifton
O. V. Spencer
Orley Smith
Leslis Smith
E. J. Jenkins
Lewis Starnes
Dr. Sparks
J. L McKnight
J. M. McHarene
Marvin Cook
To Mothers in This Town Delicate Children Relief
To Mothers in This Town, Children who are delicate, feverish and cross will get immediate relief from Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children. They cleanse the stomach, act on the liver, and are recommended for complaining children. A pleasant remedy for Wortos. At all Druggists, 25c. Sample Free. Address, A. G. Olmsted, Le Roy, N.Y.
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Cross
Gray
A. G. Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
A Healing Testimony on Swamp Root for Kidney Trouble
A resident from Camp Hill Alabama recounts a severe kidney attack once needing morphine. After trials with Lithia Water and Swamp Root, he reports relief and passing gravel with no further symptoms. A sworn affidavit dated August 16, 1909 accompanies the testimonial, promoting Kilmer Co. literature and bottles sold nationwide.
Government Maintains Migratory Bird Shooting Ban
Authorities reaffirm spring waterfowl protections under the migratory bird law with no expected changes this year. Officials warn offenders will face federal prosecution and emphasize strict enforcement by inspectors along routes like the Wabash, a key corridor for migratory birds.
Halls Catarrh Cure Offered By Toledo Firm
Frank J. Cheney declares his firm F. J. Cheney & Co. will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Oregon and Toledo are implied through the oath with a December date. The ad claims the remedy acts on the blood and mucous surfaces and offers testimonials and a mail address for Toledo Ohio.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Gleason
Halls
FF. J. Cheney & CO
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Agnew Welsh
Ada Record
Hag
Fla
Andrew Jackson
New Orleans
I.r
Veedersburge
Veedersburg
Millcreek S. S. Convention
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Covington Weekly Republican
Ain County
Pouata
New
Jereff
Ees
Ida
South Vargina
United States Supreme Court
Hali’s Family P.jjs
A. Dedshott
SGA
Judyville
John F
Judyville, Indiana
Dick Shears
Frank Hull
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