Davy Crockett Letter From 1836 Describes Texas Promise
An original letter from Davy Crockett to his son and daughter written January 1836 from Saint Augustine Tex outlines health, hopes, and plans to settle in Texas. He notes land grants, the Bodark Choctaw region, agency prospects, and his intent to join volunteers for the Rio Grande while seeking a constitutional seat.
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Watson
News-Banner
Troy
Tenn
Davy Crockett
The
Alamo
Crockett
Saint Augusten, Tex
Texas
Red River
United States
Congress
William
John
Bob
David Crockerie
Wilie & Margarett Flowers
Lotus Bed Display at Grass Lake Illinois
At Grass Lake Illinois lies the continent’s largest lotus bed covering no less than fifteen acres. The plants are believed to be genuine Egyptian lotus and now bloom with an aroma detectable over a mile away. Leaves exceed two feet in diameter and blossoms rival a dinner plate in size with a strong pleasant perfume.
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Grass Lake
Foot Binding and Political Mockery in One Page
An American woman urged a Chinese maiden to avoid binding feet to make smaller feet, but the reply claimed willful obedience with quotes about shared aims. The Sandwich article mocks the belief that the public cannot run the government into the ground.
McKinley Campaign Fund Echoes Irish Purchase Plot
The piece argues that supporters will invest in McKinley’s presidency to gain long term profits. It draws a parallel to Britain’s 1800 buy of Irish lawmakers and claims a syndicate will finance electoral votes in six states. It warns taxpayers will repay with interest and cites import duty boosts as huge annual gains for manufacturers.
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McKinley
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Maryland
Michigan
Minnesota
New Potato Bug Found Near Stroudsburg Pa
A new potato pest has been discovered near Stroudsburg Pennsylvania. The insect is about three times the size of a common fly and dull black in color. It eats vegetables from the top into the ground. Paris green and other poisons have no effect. Farmers are worried and experts are puzzled.
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Stroudsburg
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