Wesley Bliss Letter About Mexican Trip Displayed in Mantels
A fragmentary 19th century letter from Wesley Bliss to Dr. W. Howorth describes a Mantels area trip to Monterey Mexico. Bliss notes Mexican hospitality and misperceptions in the United States while detailing travel hardships and landscapes. He contrasts Mexican daily life with American views and reports encounters with locals, bands, and rural communities amid the journey.
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Mantels
Leon
Wesley Bliss
Dr. W. Howorth
Mr. Bliss
Greeley
Mexico
Monterey
Xico
Ata Zaragosa Wien
Ople
Disigta
Intimate Revelations on Infection and Education Lines
The speaker recalls infections from insects and the use of antiseptics after removing them. He describes local misinformation about districts. He notes exaggerated tales of poisonous water and asserts actual conditions differed from rumors. The passage reflects attitudes toward education in outlying areas and the spread of rumor.
Amateur traveler records bullfight impressions abroad
The writer describes a road trip toward Torraon with the Automobile Club curious about the journey. He recalls witnessing his first bullfight, noting Americans present, the matador’s sword, and varying reactions. The scene leaves him unsettled by the violence and conflicted emotions.
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Ngo Ome
Torraon
aAdor
Spod
Tourist Paradise The Land of the Humming Birds Land of the Humming Birds
The article describes a southern tourist area labeled as a paradise with diverse populations including Americans and East Indian extraction. It notes affluence due to asphalt supplies by Pitch Jake at La Bren, supporting much of the United States and Europe.
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Jake
la Bren
United States
Europe
Third Dimension in Trespass Law Introduced
A Louisville Courier Journal item states an eastern man who sued an aviator for damaging an oak tree from which he landed with a parachute introduced the third dimension in the law of trespass.
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Louisville Courier Journal
Paving Nearing Completion at Greelay Fort Morgan
The report notes paving nearly finished on the Greelay Fort Morgan road with half the 29 mile project still to complete. Completion is projected for next week with some sections opening for travel about 20 days after final paving. earlier laid sections to be opened shortly.
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Greelay-Fort Morgan
Fe Ip
Hol Sa Vander
John Bertrand
Selandar
Cgn
Woman Takes Poison in Denver Bank Restroom
Mrs Rosy Lima 63 took poison in the First National Bank restroom after seeking will drafting advice. Authorities say she acted with suicidal intent and was removed to a hospital. Police cannot determine motive due to her condition.
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Prva Denver
Rosy Lima
First National Banke
Sim
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