Calhoun Eyes Oregon Demand Drives Secret Mission
Senator Calhoun is invited to be secretary of state in Tyler's cabinet and demands Texas and Oregon join the Union. Nicholas Trist is sent to the Baroness von Ritz to uncover Britain’s intentions toward Mexico, while intrigue and a missed wedding unfold in Montreal as covert talks and maps of the west emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Calhoun
Stata
Tyler
Texas
Oregon
Union
Nicholas Trist
Baroness von Ritz
Pakenham
Nicholas
Calhoun
England
Mexico
Elizabeth Churchill
Point Occupaon
Montreal
Elizabeth
Orego
Tinc
United States
Rozs
Nicholas Masts
von Rittenhofen
Haroness
Caihouh Ehgages von Rittenee
Coun
Yturrlo
Mr. Calhoun
Calhoun Plans Oregon Leads and Treaty With Texas
In dialogue between Calhoun and the narrator, strategic moves unfold as they discuss leading settlers to Oregon, drafting a Texas treaty, and watching for English moves. They reference Van Zandt, Trist, and a baroness, weighing risks of alliances and timelines while plotting to balance influence on both sides of the continent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholaa
Missouri
Oregon
Texas
van Zandt
Nicholas Trist
Mr. van Zandt
England
Calhoun
Pakenham
Mr. Calhoun
Nicholas
Baroness
Hudson Bay Company
McLaughlin
Polk
Mr. Polk
Saskatchewan
Hoe
Intrigue in Washington and Texas Annexation Plot
In a Washington social game, Calhoun presses Senora Yturrio over Mexico, Texas and England ties. He reveals a treaty memo linking Van Zandt to annexation plans, urging the Senora to secure Polk's support to avert war and gain Texas for the United States, then hints at a larger, perilous plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Calhoun
Aff
Washington
Hera
Sach Cage
van Zandt
Senora Yturrio
Baroness von Ritz
England
Columbia
Rio Grande
Mexico
Téxas
Republic of Texas
Senor
Texas
Senore
Calhoun
Senate
Tyler
Senora
Senora Yturrlo
Senor van Zandt
United States
Allence
Sénora
Mr. Polk
Polk
Jackson
América
Johnny on the Spot Peddler Advert for Eradicator
A theater-room gag shows a peddler offering a bottle of champions eradicator to remove a grease spot after a house explosion. The servant jokes the gentleman is blown to atoms, leaving only a grease spot, prompting the peddler to tout his solution.
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Johnny
Cactus Plant Reaches 25 Feet In Kingston Jamaica
Kingston Jamaica reports on a remarkable cactus named the Dildo reaching 25 feet in height. The article notes its economic value for fences against thieves, uses of hair dye and cabinet work, and describes the cactus family as native to America with fleshy stems and drought tolerance. It mentions 500 to 600 species, many leafless, and highlights edible juices and fruit in some varieties. The cultivation of edible cacti remains experimental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Jamaica
Jampatea
Qld
America
Regulating Growth via Pituitary Gland Claims
Chicago doctors cite London professor Arthur Keith on regulating height by pituitary gland activity. They say pituitary secretions govern bone growth, with high secretion causing rapid growth and illness elevating activity, leading to a person who “grows like a weed.”
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Chicago
Arthur Keith
London
New Greyish Green Uniform Planned For French Army
The war minister announces an experimental uniform for September maneuvers. A special committee selects a greyish green outfit as less conspicuous in the French landscape than the current red trousers and blue coat. The new uniform will be issued to at least one regiment for testing.
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Paris
Resinol Aids Severe Skin Eruption Says User From West Virginia
A reader from Comp. Creek West Virginia credits Resinol ointment for easing a four to five year disfiguring facial eruption. The note claims Resinol soothes skin conditions including eczema erythema herpes and psoriasis and calms irritation. It praises Resinol ointment as a healing comfort usable on tender skin with two sizes priced fifty cents and one dollar. Available at all druggists from Resinol Chemical Co Baltimore Md.
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Migs
Opal Lilley
Creek
W.va
Resinol Chemical Co
Baltimore
Cuthura Soap and Ointment Ad Promises Skin Relief
A vintage promotion urges use of Cuthura Soap and Cuttcura Ointment for rough hands dry hair and facial skin. It claims light care prevents disfigurement and pain and invites readers to request a free Cuthcura health guide by mailing to Potter Drug & Chem Corp Boston.
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Potter, Drug & Chem, Corp
Boston
Mass
The Passing of the Wife Article
In a satirical note a publication laments the traditional wife as an artifact of domestic labor. It jokes that the suffragette era is rising, predicting the wife will soon be extinct and displayed in museums, while urging farewell with mock respect.
Clean Sanitary Floors With Varnish
Varnish, regarded as more than a beautifier, serves as a strong sanitary agent by keeping dust and microbes from becoming airborne. A varnished floor is easy to clean, attractive, and wholesome. The National Association of Varnish Manufacturers offers a free booklet “Modern Floors” explaining how to make and maintain clean floors. Send for it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Varnish Manufacturers
Bourse
Philadelphia
Penn
A Prudent Rule On Lending Umbrellas
Mr Groweh er declares a rule never to lend any umbrella. Mr Grump agrees, noting the danger of the original owner reclaiming an item once lent.
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Mr. Groweher
Mr. Grump
Sleep, Lectures, and Weather in a Wry Quote Card
A humorous quip contrasts listening to a professor's lecture with a personal routine. The speaker notes sleep as a remedy and recalls returning home to bed. The overall tone hints at moral transgression and a light take on daily life amid a mention of Garfield Tea for constipation and non monotony in weather.
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Mise Calhoun
Lucrezia Yturrio
Legation
Alda
Trist
Our Republic
Senor Calhoun
Senera
Lenath
Emerson Hough
Jp, Tiagnus, G.icetiner
Edith
Ernest
Garfield
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