Our War With Mexico Begins and Ends in 1846
Summary of the Mexican American War from April 1846 to February 1848. It covers congressional declaration of war, the $10 million appropriation, the Texas boundary dispute, key battles including Buena Vista and Chapultepec, Scott’s March into Mexico City, and the Guadalupe Hidalgo treaty. It notes territorial gains of New Mexico and Upper California and the Rio Grande boundary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Washington
Congress
Mexico
United States
Rio Grande
Nueces
Republic of Texas
Taylor
New Orleans
John Slidel
Polk
Buena Vista
Sacramento
Vera Cruz
Cerro Gordo
Chapultep
Cortez
Scott
New Mexico
Upper California
el Paso
Diversified Industries In Nevada Advocate Immigration And Farms
The Nevada press urges immigration and farming to support mining. Nearby farms can supply vegetables, hay, and eggs to mining camps, lowering costs while creating work and potential homesteads. Farms near Humboldt County offer land and opportunities, with some homesteads obtainable first come, first served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Humboldt County
Winnetanoca
Balance of trade and foreign investment compared
W H Allen in Moody's Magazine argues that the United States runs a large annual drain through foreign tourism, investments, and remittances. He contrasts U S income with foreign outgoes totaling 850 million dollars, against 500 million in favorable trade, leaving a 350 million dollar deficit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
United States
W. H. Allen
Moody's Magazine
Ice by-product from Nebraska electric plant proves profitable
An electric lighting plant in Nebraska uses exhaust steam for ammonia absorption ice manufacture and water distillation, turning waste heat into profit. Rochester reports a new egg storage method using electric currents to prevent stale taste. Great Western Railway tests a compact ticket printer that records sales on a continuous strip. Humboldt flood raises Stillwater area waters. California eucalyptus to be tested in Las Vegas Nevada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Rochester
Great Western Railway
England
Humboldt
Stillwater
Clark County
Nevada
Las Vegas
Promoters and mining investments need cautious judgment
The article warns investors to be wary of grand mining tales and promotional hype. It urges thorough due diligence with independent mining engineers and competent directors to avoid losses, stressing optimism alone does not ensure value.
Great Days On The Mississippi Review Of River Steamboat Era
A Travel Magazine writer recalls the golden age of steamboats on the Mississippi. He cites John Simonds, Robert E. Lee and Natchez earning about 10000 per round trip, but notes such profits were rare. From 1821 to 50 years, vast employment and heavy costs preceded a decline with railroads replacing river traffic.
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Mark Twain
Mississippi
Travel Magazine
John Simonds
Robert E. Lee
Natchez
Missisissippi
St. Louis
Memphis
Vicksburg
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Diversified Industries
Uncle Sam
The
Scientific American
ONAL
G. M. Roberts
Rabbett Restlenes
Spring Street
Eureka
Clark
Bluntoe
Furera
J. Garfield Smith
Mineral Surveyor
Eureka, Nevada
W. M. Forster
SeeErect
Cal
Henry E. Mitchell
W. F. Burnett
Edward and Clarke
Eureks
Otto T. Williams
ELKO
Eureka Lodge No
Clark and
Main Sta
W. ©. Stewaut, N. G
Atmen Hocetse
W. G
Masonic Hall
Toa Hroxs
W. M
Anna Lim
Masonic Wall
T.H. Pree
West
Joan Hancoor
St. John’s
H. Goaman
H. P. J. H. Jour
Diamond Rebekah Lodge
C.F
Beatific Lodge No. 7
K. of
Castle Hall
Smith & Richard
Oolock
Sant Joux Weer
D. C
D. BE
John McKerson
Ruby Hill Avenue
Lureka
Hotel Zatow
Scheeline Banking & Trust CO
Reno, Nevada
General Banking
Trust Company
Business Exchange
Henderson Banking Company
Atdert von Pasapert
Hleo
Johnson Mercantile Co
Hiram Jsonensown
P. H. Hill
Lev Straus
Mrs. A. Fraser
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