Overland Mail Westward Quest and Indian Blockade
Alfred Vincent and Phineas Cadwallader ride the Overland Mail with driver Uncle Billy through dangerous terrain toward California. They debate Stanford, McLane, and railways, witness an Indian roadblock, and survive a brutal scene as they clear the way. Alfred grows wary yet determined, inspired by Uncle Billy's steadfast grit and the distant tale of Anthony’s grand Washoe mansion and a lone young girl.
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Overland Mail
Rocky Mountains
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Phineas Cadwallader
Cad
Collis P. Huntington
Leland Stanford
California
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Alfred
Phineas
Willam Dodge
Uncle Billy
Gove
Stanford
Sierras
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Blazes
Dutch Flat
Nevada
C. P
Louis McLane
San Francisco
Idaho
Oregon
McLane
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Leland
Mr. Dodge
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Dodge
Gov. Stanford
North Pole
Pacific Republic
Uncle Sam
Cape Horn
Isthmus
Pacific Railroad
Uncle Bill
Dalzell’s Tariff View Signals Standpat Vibe in Congress
The St Louis Republic notes John Dalzell, veteran Pennsylvania Republican, champions minimal tariff revision aligning law with treasury decisions. It warns such changes invite more litigation and that Dalzell’s stance mirrors party direction under Taft era constraints. It links fertilizer rate talks and a looming fertilizer trust to higher farmer costs, urging attention to who directs policy. The piece closes with a child’s Sunday school exchange amid broader political debate.
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John Dalzell
Ways and Means Committee
Pennsylvania Steel
House
Dalzell
Congress
Treasury Department
Taft
St. Louis Republic
Money in Elections Highlights GOP Advantage
The Republican National Committee had about 1.5 million dollars for campaign expenses this year, while the Democratic fund was only about one third that amount. The Democratic committee spent nearly all it could on disseminating its doctrine, raising the question of how the Republicans used the extra million. The Republican Congressional Committee has not yet spoken.
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Republican National Committee
Democratic Fund
Democratic National Committee
Republican Congressional Committee
Business not politics in tariff revision debate
The piece argues that advocates for immediate tariff revision before the election now favor delaying changes for deliberate revision. Attitudes shift due to tactics, stressing that tariff revision is a business matter needing fairness to all interests or risk complaints. Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Tax Claims on West Under Tariff Argument
Eastern tariff advocates praise protection for American labor while western producers and consumers pay a hidden tax on nearly all goods. Western farmers face high costs for farming implements and home builders pay inflated prices for materials.
Wisconsin judge lauds seaweed as vital food product
A Wisconsin judge argues seaweed is a valuable food source and urges the nation to embrace it. He warns against fearing a future Republican government and suggests giving Republicans a long vacation from power.
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Wisconsin
Changing Times on Halley’s Comet Then and Now
The Boston Transcript notes how times have shifted in 450 years since Halley’s comet last appeared. It recalls old prayers to be spared from the devil, the Turk, and the comet, contrasting past fears with present attitudes that see the comet more kindly and even welcome its return.
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Halley
Boston Transcript
Castoria Safety Reminder for Mothers to Check Bottles
Mothers urged to examine every bottle of Castoria for infants and children, ensuring safety and conformity to remedies. The notice emphasizes vigilance and proper use of the product as a trusted pediatric remedy.
Street Contractors May Repair Pavements of Good Intentions
Later lines hint at contractors possibly repairing pavements described as made of good intentions. The passage suggests future work on streets, with emphasis on repair potential and optimistic goals rather than concrete details.
Peruna Almanac Offered For 1909 At Drugstores
Dyspepsia is commonly stomach case Casis of the stomach is stated as the correct name for most cases. Only an internal catarrh remedy like Peruna is available. Peruna Tablets can now be procured. Ask your Druggist for a Free Peruna Almanac for 1909.
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