Yosemite Valley A Landmark Set Aside By Congress
The Yosemite Valley in California, carved by granite cliffs and framed by the Sierra Nevada, was set apart by Congress in 1864 for public use and recreation. The valley, part of the national park system, hosts famed features like Yosemite Falls, Glacier Point, and Half Dome, offering vast scenery, sunrise and sunset vistas, and grand rock formations for visitors.
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Half Dome
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Nevada
The Yosemite Valley Describe Its Sights and History
The article recalls early California settlers clashing with Indians around Yosemite. It notes expeditions led by Tenarn and later lethal skirmishes, the valley’s dramatic granite walls including El Capitan, Cathedral Rocks, and the Bridal Veil Falls, and descriptions of Merced River and its cascades.
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Cathedral Rock
Notable figure admired amid abuse claims and stock talk
A Baltimore American snippet laments abuse of a well regarded person while noting stock owners may cling to pipe dreams. The remark questions general admiration and hints at ongoing harsh accusations within public opinion.
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Substantine Rennhlen
Baltimore American
Senator Praises Peruna In Dyspepsia Ad
United States senator from South Carolina hails Peruna as a stomach catarrh remedy. The ad asserts dyspepsia relief through treating stomach catarrh with Peruna.
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United States
South Carolina
Butler Endorses Peruna Medicine for Digestive Ailments
Washington letter from Hon M C Butler U S Senator of South Carolina recommends Peruna for dyspepsia and stomach trouble noting relief from use and calling it a wonderful medicine and good tonic. It states catarrh of the stomach is the correct name for most dyspepsia and that Peruna is an internal catarrh remedy with Peruna Tablets now available and a free Almanac for 1909 from druggists.
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M. C. Butler
U. S
South Carolina
Washington, D. C
Peruna Medicine Co
Penalties of Greatness and the Erymanthian Boar
The passage recalls Hercules conquering the Erymanthian boar and a dialogue about accountability. Lin refuses to answer, fearing self incrimination and potential misrepresentation by historians. His silence illustrates tension between truth and public record.
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Lin
A Rich Man's Reticence
A Washington Star quote features Mr. Dustom Stax declining to publicly donate to a campaign, fearing future retaliation or snubs after the campaign concludes. The exchange highlights concerns over on-record political contributions and personal risk in public donations.
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Dustom Stax
Washington Star
Politician Questions Appointee Ties At Interview
An influential politician shows irritation over a caller seeking a friend’s placement. The caller claims his work as a bridge tender proves his reliability, while the politician doubts the caller’s character and credentials. The exchange occurs amid offers of influence.
Aeronaut Prefers Light Fiction for Long Trip
The aeronaut says he will take only light fiction on the journey. The reporter suggests books could help ballast, but the aeronaut dismisses the idea and reiterates his plan to travel light with just fiction.
London Charitable Union Seeks Proper Spending for Donations
A charitable group in London has formed a union to ensure funds donated are spent properly. The item notes a history of St. Pauls Chapel in New York with a 1764 cornerstone and remarks on train oil calming seas, plus a statistic claiming nearly 8 percent of German university students are foreigners.
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