Five Minute Chats on Our Presidents
A compact biographical card series outlines Andrew Jackson’s life from birth in Union County North Carolina on March 15 1767 through key events. It lists his capture by the British in youth his marriages a famous duel with Charles Dickinson victory at New Orleans and campaigns against Seminole forces, plus his governorship of Florida Territory.
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Andrew Jackson
Union County
N.C
Rachel Donaldson Rebarde
Charles Dickinson
New Orleans
Florida
Territory of
Andrew Jackson A Wild Life Shaping a Nation
A portrait of Andrew Jackson drawn from humble beginnings in a log cabin era to a fearless political and military figure. The narrative traces his youth amid hardship, clashes over temper and reputation, and his rise from chores and saddlery to judge and president. It highlights his bold stand against the Bank, his battles with nullification, and his decisive actions to preserve the Union against sectional challenges.
Timeline of Jackson and France terms to death
A concise chronology notes 1834-35 pressuring France to terms, 1837 Andrew Jackson’s retirement, and the June 8 1845 death of Jackson at age 78. The items present key dates and the former president’s lifespan.
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France
Jackson
A Craven Suitor Demonstrates Crude Courtship
A dated missive shows a zealous suitor named Jover pleading to a man nicknamed Tam about UT’s happiness and the futility of a marriage. The letter laments the suitor’s failure to win the beloved’s favor and asserts the supposed superiority of the other suitor’s world.
Fake Josses sold to travelers and curio dealers in Canton and Atoy
Canton and Atoy supply grotesque Josses known as fakes with no link to any oriental religion. Designers produce numerous clay, wood, and metal masques from molds, sold to tourists for low prices, while some jade carvings reach high prices. a jade piece ten inches high has fetched up to $10,000 in Canton.
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Canton
Atoy
Cunton
Nationwide Red Cross Health Center Aims at Disease Fight
The American Red Cross launches a nationwide effort to fight disease and physical defects through new Health Centers. The program builds on wartime and disaster relief experience, offering health education, symptom guidance, and lists of local hospitals and physicians.
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American Red Cross
United States
Ameria
Red Cross Health Service Department
National
Geumu
American Red Cross Henlth Center
Department of
Ainerican
Red Cross
Ameriian Red Cross
Howeser
Ah Ldien
Amerian Red Cross Health Center
Dts Health
French Praise for Our Red Cross Work
Reported admiration in the French press for American Red Cross relief efforts led by Aurelian Pebadbaegat and former Chattanooga commissioner Andre Lurdieu. The piece highlights substantial French gratitude and cites extensive American aid and wartime generosity as key factors in humanitarian support.
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RED Cross
Aureliean
Andre Lurdieu
Chatta Tlon
United States
American Red Cross
Jnror Tea Cross
America
White and Red Roses Blended in York and Lancaster Legend
A compact account describes the joining of the White Rose of York and the Red Rose of Lancaster to symbolize peace after factional wars. Elizabeth of York is named in the tale as uniting the rival houses, with a gardener’s craft creating a striped red and white bloom.
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York
Lamonster
Lancaster
Elizabeth
Old England
York and Loancaster
Johns Hopkins announces scholarships and exams 1920
The Johns Hopkins University announces entrance exams for the Engineering and Arts and Sciences, to be held at the Civil Engineering Building Homewood September 13 to 16 starting at 9 a.m. A competitive exam is set for September 17 if multiple applicants exist for a scholarship. Scholarships provide free tuition and textbooks, with some awards of 3200. Applications are requested from the registrar for forms and catalogues.
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Eatrance
Department of Engineering
College of Art and Sciences
Civil Engineering
Homewood
A.im
Maryland
Yasm
Baltymore City
Harford
Talbot
Worcester
Act of Assembly
Loyola College
St. Dotin’s College
Washington
Collee
Western Marshand College
Marshand Agricultural College
Mt St. Mary’s College
Rock Till Colleee
Johns Hopkins University
Sam Offers GUU Stock Feed Bags at Two-Thirds Off
Sam announces standard stock feed bags weighing 23 pounds each are available at two thirds off the retail price. The notice emphasizes bulk purchase value and discounted rate for buyers seeking economical feed options.
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Sam
Maryland Proclamation on Constitutional Amendments in 1920
The document outlines two Acts from Maryland's 1920 General Assembly proposing amendments to the state constitution. It describes compensation for legislators, payment for clerks of courts, and the submission process to voters in the 1920 general election, with proceeds to publish the proclamation in multiple papers before November 2, 1920.
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General Assembly of
Maryland
Legislative Department
General Assembly
Judiciary Department
Baltimore City
Supreme Bench
Clark
Congress
Albert C. Ritchie
Baltimore
Amendment proposed to Maryland constitution’s judiciary section
The General Assembly proposes an amendment to Section 37 of Article 4 the Judiciary Department to submit the change to voters for adoption or rejection. The measure, if approved, would supersede the existing Section 37 and establish a revised clause within the Constitution.
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Siemon
General Assembly of
Maryland
Judiciary Department
Natural Explanation of Dark Horse Silence at Convention
The text ponders why unexpected candidates remain quiet during a political convention. It suggests that under current circumstances none among them can oppose or disrupt proceedings, hence the restrained behavior and lack of vocal challenges.
Economy Quote by Doctor Johnson
A compact reflection asserts wealth depends on economy, arguing without it no one can be rich and with it few will be poor. The aphorism underscores the central role of economic structure in wealth distribution.
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Overland
Doctor Johnson
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J. Alda Jackson
Goldsboro
Denton Auto Company
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Suits For Hire
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Main St
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