Egan the Plute Chief who fought frontier wars for Oregon
The life of Egan, born as Hhegante after a Snake raid, who rose from a Plute captive to a formidable war chief. He led campaigns against whites and rival tribes, enforced peace with Major Parish, opposed corrupt agent Rinehart, and finally commanded Plute and Bannock forces before perishing at the hands of an Umatilla scout named Umapine in Oregon.
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Oregon
Plute Lodge
Egan
Plute
Crook
Stolen Child
Malheur
Major Parish
Parish
Oytes
Oyte
Rinehart
Stein Mountain
Plutes
Ngan
Umapine
Blue Hills
Do-ne-haga-wa Parker Guardian of the Western Gate
The Seneca chief Ely Samuel Parker known as Do ne haga wa rose from youth in 1828 prophecy to Chanhe at Albany and to engineer and lawyer aims. He befriended Ulysses S Grant, served as captain and helped draft Lee's surrender at Appomattox. Grant made him Indian affairs commissioner, but post presidency he faced opposition and bank losses ending as a New York police supply clerk.
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Wolf
Buffalo
Ho-no-sa-anda
Do-ne-haga-wa
Ely Samuel Parker
America
Columbus
Parker
Polytechnic Institute
Troy
N. Y
Galena
Ill
Ulysses S. Grant
New York
Washington
Lincoln
Grant
Lee
Appomattox
United States
New York City
Dinner Dispute Highlights Marital Strife Over Food
In a Chicago Record-Herald snippet, a husband challenges his wife over dinner choices and her insistence on meals pleasing her and her mother. The wife retorts, noting her husband’s focus on his stomach while he asserts he pays for what’s eaten. She contemplates a $45 hat purchase to appease him.
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Mary
Chicago Record-Herald
Daughter’s Marriage Sparks Family Friction
Dialogue reveals a father’s disapproval as he overhears talk of his daughter’s engagement followed by a marriage to a jobless club member from a summer resort. He deems the union frivolous and warns of consequences.
Taft Panel Urges Publicity and Physical Valuation for Railroads
The Taft administration's railroad securities commission releases a report by President Hadley and four associates under the new commerce act. It calls for full publicity of securities issues and physical valuation of railroad properties, finding no fixed link between rates and outstanding securities and cautioning against strict profit capping or dividend manipulation. The group supports extending strict accounting to stock and bond issues and notes variances in valuation depending on reproduction costs and sound management.
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Taft
Railroad Securities Commission
Hadley
Securities Commission
Old Political Warning About Public Gabbing
Memphis Commercial Appeal remarks on Champ Clark and Woodrow Wilson focusing on their noisy talk to stay in the public eye. The piece warns their fame came by gab and could fade if they do not remember the old woman’s saying about the becomingness of a shot mouth.
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Champ Clark
Woodrow Wilson
Memphis
Lincoln windmill demand sparks Egyptian volunteer call
In Lincoln Nebraska a demand for American windmills abroad meets a call for volunteers to lead the effort in Egypt. The Toledo Blade notes interest rises as communities consider sending expertise and equipment to support wind energy development.
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Lincoln
Neb
Egypt
Toledo Blade
Government warns corporations to file excise tax returns
The United States government says it will exact full penalties for past violations and urges all corporations earning $5,000 or more to file their special excise tax returns. Nearly 25,000 failed to make returns last year according to the government.
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United States
Dems Reading Signs of the Times Challenge Bryan
A historical note describes Colonel Bryan struggling to read Democrats out of their party and to interpret the signs of the times, highlighting political tension and misreading signals.
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Colonel Bryan
Times
Tariff showdown tests Underwood leadership and House
The piece argues the Democratic House will press tariff reform after holidays with Underwood guiding the effort. It questions his initial moves, the role of the tariff board, and whether new figures justify action. It portrays Underwood as a rising presidential figure facing a pivotal policy choice.
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Underwood
Tariff Board
Congress
Mr. Underwood
Santa’s Retort to Doubters in A Holiday Interview
The Saint declares he will continue delivering gifts to cheer children despite financial worries. He argues his purpose is love not price and vows to travel every path to reach all on his list, tearing price marks away to leave love visible. The exchange critiques commercialism and upholds enduring generosity.
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Santa Claus
Democrats Press Tariff Status in House Against Trust Reform
In a Capitol debate the Democrats press to keep tariff legislation in the foreground over trust regulation. The move reflects questions over likely passage and political considerations regarding trusts.
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House
Russia and the passport question pressed for satisfactory conclusion
The article states the U S government is earnestly pursuing the American passport issue, aiming for a resolution that aligns with the country’s interests, regardless of Russia's actions. It emphasizes determined government effort to resolve the matter.
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Russia
Taft
Clark urged not to discuss annexation of Canada
The push to silence Champ Clark on annexation is seen as unwise. If he avoids that topic he will pivot to discussing trusts and tariffs, with little overall harm expected either way.
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Champ Clark
Canada
Byrnes Defines Tariff Views in South Carolina Speech
Mr Byrnes in a South Carolina address argued the Democratic party favors a tariff for revenue only while the Republican party supports a tariff for protection with incidental revenue. He framed the difference as party policy to be set by their respective councils and platforms.
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Mr. Byrnes
South Carolina
Bard of the Hit tle jingle linked to Champ Clark
The writer of the noted jingle that goes Off again On again Gone again Finnegan is connected to Champ Clark in the observed discourse.
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Finnegan
Champ Clark
Coffee Sign Sparks Complaint At Restaurant
An angry patron accuses a restaurant of serving weak coffee claiming a sign reading Coffee Like Mother Used to Make is deceptive. The owner apologizes and asserts the sign refers to a general family tradition and invites the patron to return for an inquiry.
Astute Manager Sparks Theatre Strike To Fill Seats
A dramatic manager, facing hollow crowds, posts S R O signs and blocks entry to his theatre. The next day a line winds from the box office to town, proving that bold acts to draw crowds pay off. The tale ends with a caution about clever tricks and novelty schemes.
The Green Persimmon Campaign Turns Health Fable
The line about the green persimmon being flawed but never promoted as a health food joke hints at skepticism toward fruit based diets. This quirky remark reflects how health campaigns can miscast ordinary produce as miracle cures.
Miser in Old Man’s Bag Statue Goes Broke
In a rustic exchange a caller jokes about a statue called the Miser clinging to money. The humor lands on the idea that the figure has “gone broke” now, hinting at economic folly or a retiree’s thrift gone too far.
Plutocrat Fires Back At Mourners Bench Sermon
A wealth figure asks how to be saved and is urged to return ill gotten gains. The next day he writes checks to big business rivals who then exploit the market against major firms, forcing him to pay back the checks plus double the amount.
Velvet and Skunk Fur Create Regal Winter Ensemble
A Paris authority extols velvet and fur combinations for outfits featuring a shawl collar on a coat and matching skirt. Color accents include jade or powder blue linings and ivory lace, with purple fur hues enhancing chinchilla, sable, and ermine accessories for a luxurious, midseason look.
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Paris
Orange Returns To Favor In Evening Dress
An article notes orange as a revived choice for trims and lavish wear in millinery and evening gowns. It highlights orange gowns and cloaks in satin or velvet with peach tones and border details in sable brown marabout, alongside purple and violet shades for evening attire.
Made to Hold the Brushes
A compact hall brush rack is described with a quarter inch thick foundation wood and rounded corners. Pale blue art linen covers the surface with a white flax thread motif, brass hooks on the upper sides, blue and white cord edging, and top rings for wall mounting. A center hook would add a cab whistle or button hook.
Ribbon For The Throat French velvet neckwear trims evening gowns
The article describes multiple velvet neckpieces including a quarter inch ribbon in colors such as French green or saffron with a bow and crochet tassels, a narrower second collar with silk flower accents, and a black velvet third piece. It notes possible additions with rhinestones pearls or beadwork.
Cure for Dandruff Home Remedy
A simple home formula suggests washing hair with a mixture of two beaten egg yolks in half a pint of lime water every two weeks. Rinse well and dry with warm towels. Massage also offers benefits to scalp health.
Proper Training of Child and Self Help Skills
A mother describes using miniature furniture in a child's bedroom to foster independence and responsibility. Low, reachable chests, washstand, and wardrobe teach neatness and self-care, with a light airy room and white enamel furniture encouraging cleanliness and early housewifery foundations.
Styles In Hale Hair Decorations For Evening Wear
Harper's Bazar notes smart hair decorations for evening wear. Lace bands with flower clusters and pearl or jewel caps dominate current styles. Both caps and bands are easy to make at home, with floral wreaths for winter wear.
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Harper’s Bazar
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Onlo Oover
Wilbur D. ‘Nesbit
Santa
Nick
Lsten
Velvet
Mother
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