Five Minute Chats on Our Presidents
A compact timeline from 1857 to 1868 covers James Buchanan's inauguration in 1857 and retirement in 1861, the Dred Scott decision in 1859, the Atlantic cable completion in 1859, John Brown's raid in 1861, the formation of the Confederacy, and Buchanan's death in 1868 at Wheatland Pennsylvania.
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James Buchanan
Dred Scott
Atlantic
John Brown
Buchanan
Wheatland
Buchanan’s twilight stirs debate on the Civil War era
In a retrospective portrait, James Buchanan is painted as indecisive and out of step with his time as secession tests the Union. Washington officials clash over strategy, with Edwin Stanton warning of impending disaster and cabinet figures signaling stubborn resolve ahead of Lincoln’s arrival.
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James Buchanan
Buchanan
North
Horace Greedey
General Scott
Douglas
Breckinridge
Congress
Washington
Edwin M. Stanton
Ohio
United States
Stanton
Floyd
Virginia
Haman
Anderson
Charleston Harbor
Fort Sumter
Majer
Dix
Maryland
Corp
Lincoln
Loomont Rural Mail Route Established. Local Happenings Report
A rural mail route from Whitehall through Loomont east to Parrot bench was set up on the 3rd. Curtis family friends visited, with cards and refreshments. Mrs. Lena Carney travels to Butte for business, and local residents engage in farm deals, trading, and errands around Loomont.
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Loomont
Whitehall
Parrot Bench
Curtis
Lena Carney
Butte
Sheridan News Socials and Funeral Rites Note Longtime Judge
Sheridan notes record the funeral of the late Judge W A Clark in Virginia City last Saturday attended by R W Rossiter R W Buford J W Munson Senator and Mrs 0 H Junod Mrs E L Sutherland E D Marsh Charles Hill O J Olson and J H Thomas. Also reports on Ladies Aid Society meeting plans for church dedication anniversary and Episcopal guild luncheon with Mrs James Duncan Sr and Mrs Frank Baril Sr. R G Willson returns from Winnett to edit the Winnett Times and discusses oil interests before moving to a new home.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
James Duncan
Frank Baril
O. J. Olson
Butte
R. G. Willson
Winnett
Winnett Times
Pyrenees Put to Work for Power Generation
Engineers survey the Pyrenees to tame torrents and supply electricity. About 200000 horsepower currently produced with 300000000 pesetas invested. Daily gains in power lead to a future without coal as Calatopig region expands.
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Pyrenees
Change of Calling Says Disillusionment Ahead
A mysterious Egyptian warns of sad disillusionments while a client recalls a past carnival showing hot dogs and pink lemonade as the Birmingham Age-Herald records a terse exchange about expectations and fate.
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Carnival
Birmingham Age-Herald
Era of Reform Civil Service Law and Blaine Nomination Loss
James Morgan notes key events in the era of reform. Arthur signs the civil service law in 1883. In 1884 he loses the Republican nomination to James G. Blaine. He dies November 18, 1886 in New York at age fifty six.
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Arthur
James G. Blaine
New York
Chester A Arthur and his reform presidency and death
The article recounts Chester A Arthur's ascent after Hayes, his reform efforts against spoils, the civil service expansion, and reconciliation of factions. It notes his restraint from seeking a second term, his dignified presidency, and his death from apoplexy less than two years after leaving office.
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Hayes
New York Custom House
House
Garfield
Arthur
Washington
White House
McElroy
Nellie Arthur
New York
International Patrol at Spalato Dalmatia Seen In News Photo
Allied patrols across the Mediterranean weave together forces from France Britain and the United States. The image shows the International Patrol at Spalato Dalmatia with French wearing Tams British in white flat hats and Americans in jaunty white hats.
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International
Turkey
China
Mediterranean
Spalato
Dalmatia
Rodeos and reindeer trade plans in Alaska's Yukon area
The article describes annual native rodeos near the Kobuk river 50 miles north of the Arctic Circle and the role of the U S Bureau of Education in promoting reindeer herding and grazing rights. It notes a potential export market for surplus deer to the United States and costs to raise deer. It also includes a note on filling a fountain pen without a dropper by borrowing and transferring ink.
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Kobuk River
Alaska
Arctic Circle
United States
United States Bureau of Education For
Popular Mechanics
Popular Science Monthly
Ornamental Rose Silk Telephone Screen
A ruffled telephone screen made of rose silk and lace serves as a decorative cover. Every telephone in a home nowadays is concealed by an attractive concert of fabric and trim.
Retired to Private Life
A local quip recalls former Congressman Twobble who once hailed as the man of the hour. Squire Witherbee notes his fate followed the pattern of sixty minute men as constituents gathered to decide his hour was up.
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Congressman Twobble
Squire Witherbee
Birmingham Age-Herald
Distances Measured by Tobaccos in Tolima Andes
In the Tolima tobacco region of the Andes locals measure distances using a unit called tobaccos. The article notes that one tobaccos equals about 80 of a standard measure, reflecting regional customs and linguistic quirks.
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Tolima
Andes
Stands for Reason by Jud Tunkins on get-rich schemes
Jud Tunkins argues that one man’s get-rich-quick game always spawns many get-poor-quick ventures for others, stressing caution against schemes that promise swift wealth. He frames the social impact as a warning about speculative ventures and their risks.
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Jud Tunkins
Flocking Flappers Cartoon Feature
A cartoons magazine caption notes flocking flappers under floppy hats as soda clerks flip flap in playful scene. The piece sketches a lively, vintage urban mood with sly humor and decorative period imagery.
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Cartoons Magazine
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