Origins and split of the Carolinas in colonial times
The Carolinas traced to a 1663 grant to eight gentlemen by Charles II and later became two colonies due to distant early settlements. South Carolina grew rich on rice and indigo with slave labor, while North Carolina defined by Albemarle Sound. South Carolina ratified the U.S. Constitution in May 1788 as the Palmetto State.
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Maryland
Virginia
Florida
Charles II
Carolina
Carolus
Charles
Charles I
Charles IX
France
Beaufort
Carolinas
South Carolina
Charleston
North Carolina
Albemarle Sound
Lord Proprietors
Palmetto
New Hampshire’s Role in Forming the United States
The narrative traces New Hampshire’s contribution to the U S Constitution vote in 1788, origins from Captain Mason, early settlements in Rye and Dover, and the shift from Massachusetts to a separate royal province. It notes the Granite State’s 9341 square miles and four electoral votes, with Exeter Hampton Dover and Portsmouth among early towns.
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New Hampshire
United States
Virginia
Mason
Portsmouth
Hampshire
England
Charles
Merrimac River
Rye
Dover
Boston
Anne Hutchinson
Exeter
Hampton
Massachusetts
White Mountains
Granite State
McClure
Poultry Eggs Wax and Hides Market Prices Offered
The record notes the highest market price paid for poultry eggs wax and hides at 5 tf. It highlights market awareness for sellers and indicates favorable demand in the period.
Texans urged to build grain distribution system
A Texas public letter argues for a state led grain distribution system to connect farmers with consumers, warns against Texas Grain Dealers Association opposition, and cites lessons from cooperative marketing. It emphasizes demonstrating practical handling and direct farmer to market connections through the Department of Markets and Warehouses.
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Dorsey
Texas Grain Dealers Association
Texas
Department of Markets and Warehouse
State Department of Markets and Warehouses
Department of Markets and Warehouses
Public Affairs on European Leaders and French Jingoism
The article argues Briand and George maintain power by denouncing Germany while seeking to avoid a grand occupation. It praises Briand as liberal yet warns of French jingoism risking Europe, urging a peace plan for Germany and a uniting stance against French excess. It notes American and British positions and emphasizes avoiding war while restoring Europe.
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Harding
Briand
Lloyd George
Germany
George
France
England
Aristide Briand
Wilson
Hughes, Briand
Cgeorge
Europe
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Jonathan Brace
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Spahn
San Antonio, Texas
D. BE
Public Affairs
Philip Francis
Keidel & Kallenberg
Saab
Palm Beach
Panama
Daylight Store
Detroit
Hohmann & Stehling
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