Secrets and Widest Horizons in Calhoun's Washington
Nicholas Triet narrates a tense White House scene as Senator Calhoun seeks to expand the union, while Elizabeth Churchill forgives and plans a sudden marriage. The baroness Helena van Ritz draws scrutiny amid a crowded reception and looming diplomatic tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Triet
John Calhoun
Atate
Tyler
Dr. Ward
Calhoun
Texas
Oregon
England
Baroness von Ritz
Pakenham
Nicholas
Nilevas
Elizabeth Churchill
Icholas
Calun
Elizabeth
America
Washington
Princeton
Mr. Upshur
White House
Betty Jennings
Betty
Elisabeth
Aunt Jennings
Ous
Helena van Hitz
Walt
Helena van Ritz
Wedding Brooch Sparks Elopement Plot in Washington Tale
Elizabeth presses for a wedding night as Nicholas promises the Indian brooch and a license while amid a noisy crowd. The two plan to marry that night with a minister, as Elizabeth’s hopeful mood clashes with lingering doubt and gossip in the room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Washington
Nicholas
Aix
Ellzwbeth
Aunt Betty
Mie
Ator
Helped Senator to Victory in a Humorous Anecdote
A reminiscence on Senator Chamberlain and campaign tactics recounts a friend noting Chamberlain’s early banking scandal as a political weapon. The tale describes how a bank failure was publicized to hurt him, only to be countered when Chamberlain openly paid depositors. The piece cites Artemus Ward on humor, bodying wit as a newspaper creed.
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Chamberliin
Washington
Congress
Conserveion
Chamberlinis
Chamberlein
Ronniig
Senate
Chamberlain
Cate
Bank
Chanmberlaip
Una Uae
Artemnea Ward
Excellent Grain Fields across Western Canada Highlight Bumper Yields
A new year review notes strong crop returns across Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba despite drought. Reports from Saskatoon Foam Lake and Strathclair show yields of 15 to 50 bushels per acre in wheat and oats averaging 30 to 40 bushels on newer land with several farms reporting top yields and large total sacks of grain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Canada
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Aird
J. B. Peters
Blaine Lake District
Edmond Trotter
Foam Lake
Sask
Oata
Angus Robertson
D. Mciine
C. H. Hart
Strathclair
Thomas Foreman
Milestone
W. Weatherstone
John Gonzlila
Gilles
Rosthern
Gonzilla
Hen Cruise
W. A Rose
Walderheim
Wm. Lehman
Midsky
Rapid City
Man
Brandon
Preston
Strathmore
Sturgeon River
Edmonton
Wm. Craig
Albert Teskey
Olds
Joseph McCartney
Cupar
Iraquairs
Laurence Barduel
Wordsworth
Reeder Bros
W. McMillan
Wil- Nin Krafft
Alix
John Laycroft
Dinton
High River
EK. F. Kalpe
Lloydminster
W. Metcalf
Henderson
McWhirter
Caysilow
Mr. D'Arcy
Fleming, Sask
Greatest Amateur Baseball Play Recounts in Charleroi
Washington correspondence recalls a remarkable event from Charleroi where an outfielder leaped a pond chasing a high fly. The ball struck his hat crown without touching the glove and the runner was out. The tale underscores the oddity of early baseball moments.
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John W. Tener
Charleroi
Eider
Washington
Pittsburg
Hoods Sarsaparilla Sareatabe Tablets Promoted
An old advertisement touts Hoods Sarsaparilla as a cure for all humors catarrh rheumatism fatigue paleness nervousness and a weak system. It promotes Sareatabe chocolate flavored tablets as a dietary aid.
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Dante Churchill
Thad
Jerry Jennings
Laighing
Beabeth
Deapne
Mr. Calhoun
Canada
Department of Sate
DY Ftiervon Mough
Magnus’ G. Icetiner
Sy Merrill Company
Tment
Baltimore
N. C. Jones
Extension
Henry L. Cautx
Wilson St
Wilmington
Del
Sloan
Sloan's Bank
Ireo
Aididresa
Earl 8
Boston
Mase
U.S. A
Renember Pile
Coucus
Coles
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