Mysterious Washington Plot Reveals Plan for Texas War
In a tense late night dialogue in Washington, John Calhoun argues for seizing Texas and Oregon via annexation with a Monroe Doctrine stance, using Baroness von Ritz as a covert diplomatic lever, while Dr. Samuel Ward weighs the personal and political costs of such brinkmanship amid England’s meddling in Texas affairs.
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Calhoun
Dr. Ward
Calhouns
Saul
John Calhoun
Sam
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Texas
Oregon
America
Webster
Upshur
Dr. Whrd
Richard Pakenham
England
Nap Zaudt
Wash
Ington
Republic of Texas
Mexico
van Zandt
Jobin
Tyler
Pakenham
Lord Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Alhorn
Ward
Sam Ward
Cwhoun
Jackson
Jim Polk
Tennessee
Donna Lucresia
Legation
Austria
Budapest
Gay
Hungary
Baroness von Ritz
Sir Richard
Duke of Wellington
Lucrezia
Senor Yturrio
Gen. Almonte
Richard
Balzer seed catalog touts yield and varieties
OATS-280 bu Aare sworn yield of Theodore Harmes Lewis Co Washington. Balzer's Rejuvenated White Bonanza oats and other Balzer's Pedigree seeds praised for purity and high yields. Catalog offers novelties and seed packages, John A Salzer Seed Co La Crosse Wisconsin invites stamps for catalog.
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Theodore Harmes
Lewis Co
Balzer
Big
John A. Salzer Seed Co
South Sth St
la Crosec
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Courage Test From A Minister's Son
A mother explains courage by a tale of twelve boys and prayers. A young listener replies with a sharper standard, imagining twelve ministers in one room, one climbing into bed without saying prayers, as a greater act of courage.
Handy Remedy for Poison Ivy Eruption Spreads Urgent Endorsement
Jno H Kohl of Benton Kansas describes severe eruptions from Poison Ivy and Wood Poison. He credits Resinal Salve with stopping itching and curing the outbreak after doctor recommended it. He now keeps Restnol gear on hand and has advised others with similar results.
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Jno
H. Kohl
Benton
Kan
Crutches of Biers at New York Dinner
Richard Croker criticized airplanes at a New York dinner saying there is nothing beneath them and a misstep could cause a fall. He joked with a Londoner about his son’s flying machine, who answered that he is on crutches like others.
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Richard Croker
New York
Aeroplanea
Londoner
Literary Atmosphere Sparks Twain Quip About Smoking
A remark contrasts Mark Twain's prolific output with his reading habits, joking that his heavy smoking fueled his writing. The playful exchange reflects a literary atmosphere and Twain’s enduring persona as a keen observer and humorist.
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Mark Twain
Garfield Tea and Laxative Advertisement Statement
It is unquestionably true that wealth produces wants but wants produce wealth. The text urges avoiding harmful drugs in Garfield Tea and promotes Garfield Tou as a liver disorder remedy. It extols a good home as heaven and claims the product is composed of clean health-giving herbs.
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Malthus
Napture
Cascarrets Cathartic Ads and a Private Conviction
A fragment from an old ad copy touts Cascarets as a world popular laxative that relieves wearying symptoms by sweating. It also includes a humorous dialogue about trust and romance, contrasting a private vow with social expectations. The piece blends product promotion with a flirtatious exchange.
Bathtub Rent Suggestion in House Sparks Banter
Representative Livingston of Georgia, fed up with a bathtub debate, proposed renting bathtubs as a revenue idea. An anecdote about Bill Spriggins and a January morning joke followed, illustrating the lively exchanges on the topic.
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Livingston
Georgia
Bill
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