Calhoun's Oregon Texas Drive and Baroness Intrigue
John Calhoun becomes secretary of state with aims to annex Texas and Oregon. Nicholas Trist carries messages to the Baroness von Ritz who aids his escape and offers leverage over England's Mexico policy. Trist travels to Montreal for marriage plans that fail after a mix up with a slipper. The baroness reveals England’s intentions, Oregon negotiations, and Trist’s eventual Oregon mission as Polk wins and Texas is annexed. A conspiracy with Pakenham unfolds amid a war threat and a volatile treaty ending with Pakenham signing a bargain.
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John Calhoun
Tyler
Texas
Oregon
Nicholas Trist
Baroness von Ritz
Pakenham
Trist
Montreal
Elizabeth Churchill
Elizabeth
Nicholas
England
Bha
United States
Calhoun
Senora Yturrio
Washington
Polk
Mexico
Liaroness
Elmhurst
Helena von Ritz
Mr. Calhoun
Senor
Senor van Zandt
van Zandt
Senora
Mr. Polk
Alsot
House of Mexico
Dr. Ward
Europe
Republics
Oregon Deal Sealed By Secret Diplomatic Bargain
In a tense office scene Sen. Calhoun and Dr. Ward confront Senora Yturrio and Helena von Ritz. The baroness presents a signed document from Lord Pakenham granting Oregon to the United States if talks resume, offering a proposed forty ninth parallel and free Columbia navigation.
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Trist
Calhoun
Oregon
Helena von Ritz
Pakenham
Great Britain
Dr. Ward
United States
Polk
America
Columbia
One Sided Cities Across Historic River Towns
The piece observes a persistent pattern where, in cities spanning rivers, the north or west sides host the better streets and social life. It cites London, ancient Rome, Glasgow, Paris, and Newcastle upon Tyne to question why riverine geography aligns with urban prestige and prosperity.
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London
Rome
Glasgow
Paris
Newcastle-on-Tyne
The
Tyne
Gateshead
Whitechapel Road
Piccadilly
London Chronicle
Four Philosophers From American Philosophical Society Mobbed on Fifth Street
Four venerable scientists leaving a session of the American Philosophical Society draw gawking crowds on Fifth Street. Newsboys deride the men as highbrows, forcing the group to ride a streetcar for escape from the ribald jeers in Independence Square.
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American Philosophical Society
Fifth Street
Independence Square
Philadelphia Times
This Bird Was Curious at Temple Hill
Prof. Guy A. Balley of Geneseo State Normal recalls a curious incident on Temple hill. A horned lark hopped onto his camera repeatedly as if to pose, then returned to the trees. After procuring a second camera, Balley captured a splendid shot of the bird perched on the first camera.
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Guy A. Balley
Geneseo
N. Y
Mr. Bailey
Child’s plea for a single sister shows color bias
A four year old, Albert, overhears a request for a bunch of little black curlers and protests that he wants only one sister who is white like him. The child’s remark reveals early racial prejudice within a family shopping moment.
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Albert
Kidney Disease Cure Promoted by Humboldt Resident
Humboldt Nebr resident M R Wilson recalls severe kidney illness with pain backache nervous spells and fatigue. After trying many remedies he improved after using Deans Kidney Pills and soon was completely well. Remember the name Dean's for sale by dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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M. R. Wilson
Humboldt
Nebr
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Scratched till blood ran cures with Cuticura remedies
Mrs. M. C. Maitland of Jasper Ontario details a severe infant skin outbreak starting at three months. After weeks of itching and near death, one box of Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Soap relieved symptoms and allowed sleep with no recurrence. May 27, 1910.
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M. C. Maitland
Jasper
Ontario
The Short and Simple Flannels of the Poor
Oliver Herford and a companion stroll a town dotted with washing lines and billowing garments. The friend points out how the clothesline wind alters the scene while Herford mutters a quiet wry reflection on poverty.
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Herford
Oliver Herford
Mr. Herford
Local Factory Seeks Resident Distributor For District
An established factory, serving stores banks farmers and the public, offers a district distributing office and seeks a resident distributor with 600 to 3000 dollars in cash to stock and fill orders. Compensation 100 to 200 dollars monthly plus commissions and expenses per district size. permanent arrangements and references required. Apply to Sere Manufacturing Association 230 West Huron St Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ofco
Sere Manufacturing Association
West Huron St
Chicago
No Girls
A brief quoted exchange describes a visit to Wombat's country place where one party left quickly after an alleged promise to show local scenery and beauties. The dialogue hints at social expectations and plans within a rural setting.
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Wombat
Dont wait for pain Hamlins Wizard Oil promise
Urges immediate use of Hamlins Wizard Oil for headaches toothaches earaches or painful accidents. Encourages readers to buy a bottle now.
A Good Score and Bogey at Your Suburb Exchange
A quirky exchange contrasts bogey with forty cooks a year and notes a shiftless man finding it easier to make friends than to make good. An advert promotes Dr. Pierce's Pellets as a small sugar coated remedy for stomach, liver, and bowels and to cure constipation.
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Dr. Pierce
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Bobb
Magnus G. Ketiner
Simonides
Gan
Baroness
Yturrio
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