Teddy Roosevelt Nomination and Grant Court Packing Tale
The piece surveys Ulysses Grant shaping the Supreme Court via strategic vacancies to back greenback legal tender. It notes February 1870 court decisions, nominations of Joseph Pleasants and William Strong, and the ensuing shift in votes. The article frames Grant as using peace tactics to influence high tribunal outcomes.
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Morgan M. Beatty
Washington
Ulysses
Grant
Supreme Court
High Tribunal
Joseph Pey
New Jersey
William ‘Strong
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt Strikes at Judiciary and 1912 Election Rift
Theodore Roosevelt urged recalls of judicial opinions at an Ohio constitutional convention as he announced a run for the Republican nomination in 1912. His stance on popular vote overrides could have reshaped who carried the square deal banner and altered subsequent American political history. The piece notes his impact on party math and the potential paths for reform under a Liberal constitution.
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Dent Roosevelt
White House
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Washington and
Jefferson
Theodore Roosevelt
Cleveland
Taft
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Hadis
Lodge
Ohio
Woodrow Wilson
Local travel and visits noted in county this week
Doyle Frank May, county surveyor, ran land lines in the county on Monday. Presiding Elder J. D. Baker of Prescott visited in business on Tuesday. Rev. A. M. Youngbrood made a business trip to Delight Tuesday. A. C Holt traveled to Nashville Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Claud Steuart and their daughter from Highland visited Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Cooley Sunday. Mrs. J. C. Brinmoih of Marktree visited the family of her son W. J. Lair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank May
Washington
J. D. Baker
Prescott
A. M. Youngbrood
Delight
A. C Holt
Nashville
Claud Steuart
Highland
W. T. Cooley
J. C. Brinmoih
Marktree
W. J. Lair
Local residents spend weekend visiting relatives and attending services
Sweet Home residents filled Sunday with church and visits. Many traveled to Prescott, Arkadelphia, and El Dorado to see family. Notable guests included Miss Beth Conner and Miss Virginia Woodson. The Montgomery and Sutton families were seen at various gatherings, and funeral services for Mrs. Ross Buchanan were held in Prescott.
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W. EL Sheerill
Benton
M. H. Montgomery
Prescott
Beth Conner
Hope
Jin
Wilt Campbell
Virginia Woodson
EL Dorado
Anne Bostick
Arkadelphia
Clyde Sutton
Pleasant Hill
Mont Harris
A. R. Spears
Harry Owens
Jakajones
Florida horticulturist thrives with tropical grove concept
In Homestead Florida 80 year old H W Johnston proves coral rock no obstacle to fruiting exotic plants. He built two acres of Palm Lodge groves with sea and soil tolerant species from Africa and South America. He uses heated muck, compost from fallen leaves and weeds, and rejects conventional citrus profitability outlooks.
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Homestead
Fla
H. W. Johnston
Johnston
Lebanon
Florida
Antilles
Africa
South America
Palm Lodge
Zanzibar
Local families share meals and shopping in Prescott and Blevins
Mrs J TR Huskey, Mrs W F Spears, and Mrs Elmer Yarberry shopped in Prescott Monday. Mr and Mrs Robert Brown, Mr and Mrs Carl Brown and their son were also part of the social round. Charles enjoyed a birthday dinner Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Tivy Foster in Blevins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. TR. Huskey
W. F. Spears
Elmer Yarberry
Prescott
Robert Brown
Carl Brown
Charles
Tivy Foster
Blevins
Kidneys Must Function Freely Buy Ramon’s Brownie Pills
The notice urges healthy kidneys to remove acids and poisons from blood and warns that backache or frequent nighttime urination signals trouble. It promotes Ramon’s Brownie Pills for kidneys priced at 38 cents with a money back guarantee.
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Ramon
Hula Defined in Early Hawaiian Dictionary
Honolulu reports that the 1836 Hawaiian dictionary defines hula in multiple senses from a rhythmic dance to muscular or heart throb and other bodily movements. Leila Holt notes the ancient tome was found during archives reclassification and kept as authority on language.
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Honolulu
Hawaii
Leila Holt
Hula
Doan's Pills Offer Backache Relief Prescribed Relief
This old treatment claims to ease backache and kidney discomfort by removing waste acids from the body. It suggests many pains stem from kidney or bladder issues and promises quick relief after taking Doan's Pills, a remedy widely advertised for over a decade.
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Nature
Pilla
Mt Hana
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Paris
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Izaak Walton
Brangeard
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Paris Blue
America
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Doyle
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B. R. Hamm Motor Company
Sweet Home
United States
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