Arizona’s turbulent road to statehood and peace
The article traces Arizona from early exploration in 1527 to statehood struggles, highlighting battles with tribes like the Navajo, Apache leaders Cochise and Geronimo, the Gadsden Purchase, and the rise of law enforcement. It notes 1889 train robberies and 1907 anti gambling laws as turning points toward stability.
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Rizona
Massachusets
New York
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Arizona
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New Mexico
Mesilla
Nelson A Miles
Lawton
Crook
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Arid Zone
Cabeza de Vaca
Mexico
Gila
Vasco de Coronado
Cibola
Gadsden Purchase
Southern Pacific Railroad
California
Cochise
Geronimo
Natchez
Nelson A. Miles
George Crook
Apache Kid
San Carlos
White Mountain
Loco
United States
Florida
Fort Sill
Okla
Kibbeyard
Starling Pest Reaches New Port News Southward Motion
Reports from the department of agriculture show the English starling has advanced to New Port News in the United States. The species, feared as a pest like the English sparrow, was imported into Australia and has posed a threat to crops there. The birds began in New England and moved southward slowly, remaining for several seasons near Philadelphia.
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Department of Agriculture
Eglish
New England
Philadelphia
Brazil Distributes Seeds and Guides to Farmers
The Brazilian government distributed sixty one tons of seed to farmers and institutions in the first six months of last year and also provided a number of books containing agricultural advice.
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Brazil
Paris Guides and Grafters Target American Tourists
Feature on American visitors in Paris facing scams by interpreters guides and cab drivers. Gurge of schemes includes loan and touch grafts, 50 to 60 percent commissions, and fake cable stories used to deluge travelers.
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Derby
Brockton
Paris
Milwaukee
Boulevards
Aps St. Laz
New York
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Louvre
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Cafe de Paris
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Rue de la Paix
Boulevard Des Italiens
Latin Quarter
Bohemia
Bal Bullier
St. Peter
Ory
Bothe
Jewels Closely Guarded in Crown Jewels Abroad
A Paris contemporary notes how sovereign jewels are safeguarded worldwide. The Russian imperial regalia are kept in the Kremlin under 150 retired officer guards, Austrian and German jewels in banks, Italian crown jewels in a Tiber island chamber, Bulgarian jewels valued at 3 million dollars in a Danube castle, and most French state jewels dispersed with notable pieces at the Louvre.
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Abdul Hamid
Paris
Kremlin
Tiber
Austria
Imperial Bank
Germany
Danube
Mosat
Louvre
His Sort: Punchlines From a Cold War Era Card
A humorous exchange features a man with a cold telling jokes and a quip about why eighty prompts a hoarse chestnut punchline, reflecting lighthearted banter in a period voice.
Irresistible Earnestness in The Pursuit of Strength
A reflective aphorism asserts that earnest men overcome obstacles like plants through rock and earth. It questions how any man can be weak when driven by sheer resolve, likening earnestness to a wedge, beetle, or catapult against resistance.
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Thoreau
Hood's Sarsaparilla testimonial from Mrs. Marion Bruce
Mrs. Marion Bruce of Cumberland Maine reports long use of Hood's Sarsaparilla and its role in restoring strength and appetite after a winter of poor health. She notes improved energy and ability to do housework after taking the medicine in its usual liquid form.
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Marion Bruce
Cumberland
Hood
Riley Passage At Hazelden Farm Sparks Motor Car Mystery
James Whitcomb Riley visits Hazelden farm in Western Indiana. The chauffeur races off in a car to Brook after Riley buys chewing tobacco prompting talk of a doctor. Riley jokes about the rapid errand while Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup is recommended for teething children.
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James Whitcomb Riley
Hazelden Farm
George Ade
Indiana
Ade
Mr. Riley
Riley
Brook
Hostile Relations Between Jack Perkine and Miss Ridhleigh
The Boston Transcript reports on tensions between Jack Perkine and Miss Ridhleigh. Tom Poore notes the conflict involves her father and mother.
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Jack Perkine
Miss Ridhleigh
Tom Poore
Boston Transcript
He Knew Her and Other Dailies Dialog Snippet
A fragmented exchange captures a shopper meeting Mr. Brown and a companion discussing remarks about a husband. The terse dialogue hints at a social moment within an everyday setting.
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Mr. Brown
Noontime Action Delivers Urgent Call to Duty
Local edict urges immediate response without delay citing urgent civic or military duty. Citizens are warned deferring action risks missed opportunities and potential penalties. The message echoes historic exhortations to seize the moment and act decisively.
Hamlins Wiz ed Oil Promises Cure for Colds
Advertisement claims thousands die yearly from consumption and a neglected cold. It states Hamlins Wiz ed Oil will cure these colds by rubbing on the chest to draw out inflammation.
To Keep Nuts Fresh
Advice on storing walnuts and other nuts in sand in a cool place for indefinite shelf life. Suggests soaking in warm water for an hour before use to restore a freshly gathered texture.
Peasants Link Glacier Shrinkage to Mountain Railroads
Swiss peasants blame Alpine glacier retreat on the construction of mountain railroads. They argue the railway building accelerates ice loss and alters local climate in higher elevations.
Russian Marriage Limit Capped at Eighty
A Russian law prohibits marriage for anyone over 80 years old. The restriction applies nationally and governs eligibility for new nuptials nationwide.
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Russia
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