The French Canadian Rise and Its Centenarian Records
The essay extols French Canadian longevity and prolific family growth, citing parish registers back to the 17th century and a 1812 14 war gratuity example. It discusses early settlement policies, bounties to marry, and high birth rates sustaining population despite emigration and poor diet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Times
Dominion
Pierre Divide Proix du Delorme
Quebec
St. Hyacinthe
Marsain
Marcelin
Babbage
Experto Crede
Republic
Old
France
M. Leon Laforce
Backyard explosive mishap prompts alarm in a Colorado town
In a backyard a twelve year old boy and an older youth handled two ounces of powder and a burning fuse. The blast sent a barrel skyward, injured the older boy and left a boy soot covered, while an onlooker blamed the pair for the mess and chaos. The incident follows a broader debate about coinage and silver in Colorado.
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Detroit
Saginaw
Toledo
Jesher
Tir
Bob
Hell Gate
Sunday Times
Deadwood Drift and the Wolf Mountain Gold Rush
In Wolf Mountain northwest of Deadwood excitement grows as pan prices range from $2 to $80 sparking a stampede. The writer notes harsh winters, rising rents, limited timber, and widespread claims with many lodes yet to be developed. He calls for scientific input to understand the Black Hills geology and gold deposits. Determination is deemed key to success in difficult ventures.
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Carlyle
England
Reay
Hartford Courant
Aristotle
Denver
Gol
Gainsborough
Main Street
Deadwood
Tilden Reform Club
Black Hills
American
Sahara
Rocky Mountains
Kearney
Crow Peaks
Gote
Whitewood
Capitol Hill
John Oakhursts
Green Russell
John Gregory
Coloc
Bret Harte
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K. W. P. Wright
Madison and
Pine Streets
Pioneer Saddle and Harness Stop
N.B
R. E. Hart
OLD Colony
Main St
Greeley
Colorado
A. W. Boughton
Real Estate & Loan AG
Fort Collins
Larimer County
Silas B. A. Haynes
Albert E. Gipson
Eber T. Dunning
RAL Estate & Insurance Agents
Colomano
APR
J D. Buckley, E
Weld County
K L. Childs
Justice OF the Peace
the Boxers
Greeley Weld Co
Florist
Grant
Sherman Ss
J. M. Freeman
Attorney At Law
Jos
Reseran & Shattuck
Oyne
Denver Pacific Railroad
New Masonic Block
Colo
Canada
Louis XIV
Normandy
la Rochelle
Colbert
le Sieur Lamotte
Montreal
Francis Lenoir
Lachine
Pueral Hospital
Coureur-Des Bois
Marie Madeline Charbonniere
Paris
Denver News
New Mexico
Colorado Line
Little Annie
Bunyan
Shakespeare
Dickens
Charlotte Bronte
Stowe
Miss Southworth
Holmes
Mrs. Yarborough
Hickman
Tenn
Nashville
Yarborough
Mr. Yarborough
Burlington Hawkeye
Burlington
Jones
Ee Machinery Depot
GEO. W. Tiffts & Sons
Bear Selden
Blake
Roebling
Carr
B. C. Adams
Lawrence St
Denver, Col
Coinon
Frank Leslie
America
Pearl Street
New York
Park Row
Georgetown
Centennial
Deadwood Drift
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