Portugal’s turbulent rise from 1139 to Brazil loss
A sweeping history of Portugal from its 1139 founding by Alfonso to later divisions with Spain, and the rise of the House of Aviz, explorations under Prince Henry, and global ventures. It covers devolution under Sebastian, Iberian union, and the 1640 revolt leading to independence, followed by constitutional struggles and the Brazil connection.
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Portugal
Alfonso
Henry of Burgundy
Ferdinand
Spain
Ourique
Lisbon
Sancho I
Sancho II
Alfonso II
Denis
University of
House of Avis
John I
Prince Henry
Azores
Morocco
Cape Verde Islands
Guinea
Toro
John II
Alexander VI
Brazil
John
Emmanuel
Vasco da Gama
Cape of Good Hope
India
Albuquerque
Goa
Alburquerque
Malacca
Sunday Islands
Africa
Abyssinia
Congo
John III
Europe
Sebastian
Philip II
Duke of
Alva
Brasaliza
England
Joseph
Pombal
Felth Pinto
Abbas al Ott
Sophie
Maria
Napoleon
Fontainebleau
Junot
Sir Arthur Wellesley
Rio Janeiro
Don Pedro
House of Braganza
Miguel
Pedro
Maria da Gloria
Miguél
Dr King's New Life Pills Fight The Appendi Cit is Plague
A claim that Dr Kings New Life Pills prevent appendicitis by stimulating the stomach liver and bowels. The ad asserts the product cures constipation headache biliousness chills and related symptoms and is sold for 25 cents at Prewetts.
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Dr. King
New Life
Prewett’s
Dollar Dress Movement at Irving High School
The Pathfinder reports Irving High School graduates limited dress costs to a dollar, with many outfits cheaper yet still attractive. The New York Globe praises the effort as a creditable lesson in economy and a step toward easing graduation fashion pressures on families.
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Irving High School
New York
New York Globe
Thankless Policy for a Town Newspaper
The Milford Herald explains why it refuses large clean advertising from Chicago mail order houses, arguing the paper must back local merchants. It says the town deserves positive coverage and that accepting outsiders’ ads would hurt local business and the paper’s community stance.
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Herald
Chicago
The
How Much is Your Stomach Worth
Keifer Drug Co presents Miona as the stomach remedy that promises to cure upset stomach pain belching biliousness heartburn sour stomach and related distress. The firm guarantees a full refund if it fails and sells a large box for 50 cents at leading druggists.
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Keifer Drug Co
Miona
Oll
Kidney Pills Endorsement From Marshall Woman
A public statement from Mrs. Julia Thacker of Marshall praises Doan's Kidney Pills, claiming they cured backache, loins pains, blurred sight, dizziness, and restless secretions after about five weeks. The testimonial notes improved health and invites publication.
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Marshall
Julia Thacker
Lil
Doat
Foster
Milburn
Miss Joanna Golden Marks 48th Year as Shawneetown Teacher
On the 12th of last month Miss Joanna Golden began her 48th consecutive year as a public school teacher in Shawneetown. Approaching seventy, she never missed a day, was never tardy, and did not complain of illness during the last year. She has long served in the primary department, and many Shawneetown residents attended her school.
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Joanna Golden
Shawneetown
Ishdwneetown
Joanna
Beating Ills with Foley's Honey and Tar
A Hannibal Missouri letter from M Stockwell says Foley's Honey and Tar cured a bad cold without opiates after two doses. The writer notes it beats all remedies previously used and mentions relief from threatened pneumonia. The advertisement claims broad availability through Everyman.
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M.stockwell
Hannibal
Foley
Foley's Kid up Aided Painful Kidney Disorder
A letter from N. Reganzcot, a farmer in Missouri, describes severe kidney and bladder pain and sleepless nights. He credits Foley's Kidney Remedy with bringing relief and notes lasting benefits from its use.
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Foley
N. Reganzcot Farmer
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Marshall State Bank
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T. J. Golden
Harry B. Dulaney
B. Bryan
J. R. Burnett
A. Cash
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NL Duncan
W. B. Scholfield
Edwin Booth
Merchants Bank
West Union, Illinois
Douglas County
Illinois
Is. C. Henson
W. Ewin
Cashier
Douglas
Lan
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SUSE
Ousbhswartel
Gene
L'Hatel Milford Herald
Fiat
Shipe Howe Co
Marshall Business Directory
H. G. Hershey Florist
Arthur M. Hurst
Opera House
R. L. Thorpe
Prop
the Mutual Mercantile Agency
6Th St. Marshall, Stools
Ilinois
Oklahoma
H. B. Wood
Hammon
Okla
W. A. Williams the
Coal Man
F. M. Rhoads
Grocer
Rnr
North 10Th Street
Kryptok
R. A. Mitchell
Scholfield Bros
Hamilton Street
the Ross Art Studio
N. W. Gon Square
Marshall, Tl
Postoffice
Cianéys
Sunseon Anaesees Sia
Ateene Xe
Catcel
Trefe
Wagan
Ware Peter Wiornigh
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