Rise and Fall of Henry Miller Empire in California
A biographical sketch tracing Henry Miller born Heinrich Mueller, a German immigrant who built a vast California cattle and land empire with partners and later Lux heirs. It details rapid expansion to 500,000 acres in California plus holdings in Oregon and Nevada, water rights battles, legal fights after Miller’s death in 1914, and the break up of his estate amid taxes.
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John Dickinson
Washington Market
N. TZ
San Francisco
Charles Lux
California
Oregon
Nevada
Laguna St
Merchants’ Exchange
Miller
Henry Miller
Saar
Heinrich Mueller
Molland
Englan
New York
San Frantisco
Lund
Kurt Luchs
Empire Huilder
San Joaquin Valley
San Joaquin River
State Supreme Court
Gilroy
Lux
Miranda Lux
J. Leroy Nickel
Nellie Sarah Miller
California Corporation
Bank of California
Germany
United States
Aucion
San Joaquin
Madera
Buttouwillow Ranch
Bakersfield
Santa Clara Valley
Beatrice
George
Leroy Nickel
Mfe
Nickel
Brackenheim
Las Animas Hospital
Lux School For Girls
Mirande Lox
New York World Magazine
New York Times
Pacheco Pass
Meaning of Term Self Mastery and Moral Decline
The article discusses the idea that temperance and self-control govern man’s soul, contrasting a good principle mastering the bad. It explains the phrase master of himself as a moral state, not a mere label, and notes how evil training or bad associates can overpower virtue. It also mentions seafood news: Chesapeake Bay blue crabs are prized, with supply concerns and price increases.
England's Jealousy Aroused in Early World Exploration
A clipped account notes England's delayed interest in the New World after Spain and Italy earlier explored the Atlantic. It mentions Columbus and Henry VIII sending an expedition in 1497 to explore beyond the sea, contrasting England's initial reluctance with Spain's leading role.
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England
Spain
Columbus
Henry
Deep World’s Deepest Well Sunk Near Brownsville Tex
A Brownsville Texas report notes a well passing one mile in depth and nearing seven thousand feet as drillers aim to punch deeper into the Rio Grande bank area. The project, led by a wildcat crew, features a gigantic wooden derrick and powerful machinery to bore beyond standard depths.
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Rio Grande
United States
Brownaville
Tex
United West Virginia
Tricotine Suits and Fur Trimmed Coats For Fall Fashion
Fashion notes describe fall fabrics and ensembles featuring tricetine and moussqne with duvet de laine for winter. Coats employ fur elements such as beaver and fox, with wide sleeves and strap details. A corrente blue moussqque suit includes blue fox trim and embroidered panels, while other outfits showcase padded backs, soft fullness at the waist, and self corded sleeve cuffs.
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Bolivia
Panvelaine
Steamed Fish AWiean and Rich Kitchen Dishes
A jumble of recipe fragments describes Steamed Fish with a lemon yolk sauce, Poached Eggs Creole, Corn Bread, Maple Mousse, Celery Soup, Braised Liver, Ginger Pudding, and other dishes. It also includes miscellaneous culinary hints, a Kipling quote, and light prose about life games and the Absent Minded Professor.
Fashions In Brief Cape Frocks And Evening Gowns
Cape frocks are worn by women and children as foulard dresses with narrow flower girdles appear. Evening gowns include black lace high necks and radiating taffeta dresses with long bodices. Petticoats fitted at the waist avoid extra bulk while black crepe de chine outfits feature monkey fur fringe. Georgettes and laces mix with wraps of silk and lace as velvet and fur trim styles rise in popularity.
How the New Face Covering Floats and Hangs in Style
In the New York Sun era piece, readers are guided through wearing veils and face coverings, comparing old tight wraps to new loose veils that float at the back. It notes feather and ribbon adornments, throat-fastened bands, and the fashion shift toward taut, smooth veiling above a puffed neck area.
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New York Sun
Veils Flare From Small Hats Adds Grace to Wearers
Describes veils worn by women flowing from small hats in almost circular shapes. Notes European view of the American veil as a neat, tight, snug trend and credits American women with skill in arranging facial veils.
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Europe
Wool Shawls for Winter Accessories
The article notes a trend toward wool shawls for winter, embroidered and retaining the charm of colorful pieces. They are practical, drape over the shoulders easily, and help fend off cold drafts. It also highlights new neck adornments in crepe and gathered ruchings as stylish additions.
Simple clothes best for girls and school fashion tips
A fashion note on selecting girls clothing stressing taste and matching accessories. It discusses bright colors bold fabric combos and fabrics like crepe de chine and Canton crepe for fall tailored looks. It notes small children’s outfits require coordination with ribbons socks and hats and advises practical style choices for school frocks.
Everlasting Flowers Hear A Tiny Sun Sage Tale
Fairy Wondrous Secrets asks the Everlasting Flowers for a story to share with sleeping children. They explain facing the Sun and greeting it daily as a secret to being real Everlasting Flowers. Fairy Wondrous Secrets tells of a dog who forsakes love for bones, learns love matters more, and returns to happiness with the old couple.
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Yin
Ming
Straigit
Wire
Mr. Sun
Come
Grett
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Rise One Fall
Ate Miller Empire
Feder
Uue Pergedland
Dareon
Chesapeake Bay
Atlantic
Pacific
Brownsville, Tex
Peltry
Stevenson
Kipling
Ani
Smilies
Imuny
Diggs
Louisville Courter Journal
SMART
Paris Street
Paris
Brit Haney
Louleville Courier Journal
Bug
Tniwnes
James
Birmingham Age Herald
Royal
Virginia Reet
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