Decisive battles and missionaries shaped the American Northwest
A historical overview traces Champlain's 1609 clash with Iroquois allies to the later voyages of Father De Smet and Marcus Whitman. It details the Iroquois influence, the Flathead missions, Jesuit paths from St. Louis to the Bitter Root, and De Smet's 50 000 mile pilgrimage establishing St. Mary's mission at Bitter Root, now St Ignatius, with Ravalli and the Missoula region's evolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champlain
Mohawk Valley
New York
Jamestown
America
Montana
Iroquois
Flatheads
Marcus Whitman
Pierre-Jean de Smet
S. J
Oregon Trail
Oregon
Pacific Northwest
United States
Father de Smet
Far Northwest
American Northwest
Whitman
de Smet
Hudson's Bay
Carolinas
Connecticut
Mississippi
Quebec
Wolfe
Sullivan
Canada
New France
Caughnawaga
St. Lawrence
Mississippi Valley
St. Louis
Lewis and Clark
John Colter
Yellowstone
Colter
Hell
Astoria
William H. Ashley
Rocky Mountain Fur Company
Green River Valley
Pierre’s Hole
Tetons
Society of Jesus
T&14
Whitemarsh
Young de Smet
Belgium
Missouri
Baltimore
Rome
William L. Sublette
Rosati
George Catlin
Christian Advocate
Flathead
Columbia
Jason Lee
Wathlatpa
Old Ignace
Charles
Francis
Young Ignace
Pierre Gaucher
Gaucher
Bitter Root
Westport
Kansas City
American Fur Company
Green River
Nez Perces
Pend d’Oreilles
Kalispels
Jefferson
Fort Hill
Snake River
Missoula
St. Mary’s Mission
New Orleans
Boston
Europe
Antwerp
Cape Horn
Columbia River
National Editorial Association
Bitter Root Valley
St. Ignatius
Sisters of Charity of Providence
Flathead Reservation
Flathead Lake
St. Mary's
Stevensville
St. Mary’s Church
Anthony Ravalli
St. Mary’s
Ravalli
Jocko Valley
Paris Restaurateur Prank Ends With Thief Confession
An anecdote from L Opinion of Paris claims a Paris restaurateur faced a sharp ruse. A man and woman dined, were charged 120 francs, then 60 after alleging shared business. The man revealed he is a professional thief, not a restaurateur, prompting the waiter to question his claim.
Escalator Delay Stalls Commute on Atlantic Avenue
After several weeks of delay the escalator at the Atlantic Avenue station remains out of service. Transit officials cite ongoing maintenance issues and equipment shortages as reasons for the extended downtime. Passengers report crowded platforms and pushed back transfers.
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Altiantle Avenue Sta
Moving stairs cause superstition among Flatbush commuters
New York Times reports that Black women in Flatbush refuse the Long Island terminal moving stairs, fearing bad luck. An elderly houseworker recalls riding one and being followed by stray cats for weeks as others avoid the devise despite its convenience.
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Long Island Terminal
Flatbush
New York Times
D'Eon the Chevalier Spy and Imposter of Europe
A portrait of Chevalier d'Eon de Beaumont, born 1728 in Tonnere, detailing his dual male and female personas, his rise as a secret agent for Louis XV, and his later years in which he dressed as a woman under the name Vimedon, shaping perceptions of espionage and gender in 18th century courts.
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Europe
Chevalier d'Eon
Louis XV
Tonnere
France
Charles Genevieve Louis Auguste Andree Timothee d’Eon de Beaumont
d’Eon
Louis
Debonair
Chevalier
d’Fon
Paris
London
Rome
Genoa
Elizabeth
Russia
Imperial
Moscow
d’Zon
Court of St. James
Vimedon
The Borden Mystery: A Fall River Case Examined
The Borden mystery centers on Andrew and Abby Borden, Fall River residents whose deaths sparked lasting public interest. The narrative notes their ages, modest living, and a single servant, Bridget Sullivan, in a brief historical inquiry into the infamous case.
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Andrew J. Borden
Fall River
Mass
Andrew Borden
Bridget Sullivan
Lizzie Borden
Worth Listening To
Jean wished for a dog and the wish appears fulfilled when a strange dog arrives in the yard. She rushes inside urging others to hear the dog making thunderous sounds against another dog.
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Jean
Penetrating Eloquence Astonishes Father in Talk
In a witty exchange, Percy boasts his eloquence reached his father while Peggy notes he was thoroughly bored by the conversation. The dialogue hints at family humor and social banter.
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Percy
Peggy
Papa
Bow Tie Romance Sparks Henderson Fashion Change
Henderson's fiancée enforces bow ties when in her company after a dinner jacket moment. He struggles with ties and arrives each morning in a four in hand. An associate helps by tying a polka dot bow in the cloakroom before he leaves at five.
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Yenderson
Henderson
The
New York Sun
Meaning of Doughoregan in Carrollton History
The Carroll family’s famed Charles Carroll of Carrollton built the Doughoregan manor. The name combines dough meaning house and O’Ragan meaning of the king, pronounced Doo-ray-gan with the stress on the middle syllable per American Adventures.
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Doughoregan
Carroll
Charles, Carroll
Carrollton
Julian Street
Not Permanent Obey Clause Cited in Wedding Script
The bride’s vow phrase about obedience is described as not constituting a permanent waiver. The note references a Boston transcript discussing the legal nuance of promises within marriage ceremonies and their lasting effect.
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Boston Transcript
Canadian French Speech Compared To France's Dialect
The article discusses differences between Parti sian and Canadian French noting immigration history and language evolution. It argues Canadian French education mirrors French speech as closely as possible while acknowledging historical shifts in Canada’s linguistic landscape.
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Mainy
Canada
France
Relief From Stomach Trouble Promises Health
William Hoylen of 10 Spring St Bristol Connecticut credits Tanlac with restoring his health after fifteen years of stomach trouble. He says three bottles gained him fifteen pounds and he is now eating normally. The ad claims undigested food ferments in the stomach and Tanlac restores health and builds the body. Sold by druggists.
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William Hoylen
Spring St
Bristol
Conn
Hoylen
Fear to Be Original Stifles Natural Demeanor
Quote notes that people fear originality and prefer artificial polish as a safeguard against being thought ordinary. The line laments inaction and conformity, urging genuine simplicity in daily conduct and expression.
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Promises Purity
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a pure non stimulant kidney liver and bladder remedy made from vegetable herbs. It warns of disease claims requires a sworn purity statement with each bottle and offers a sample by mailing ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co with a newspaper mention.
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Dr. Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Full Maturity Quote Reflects Home and Family Devotion
A line attributed to Mrs. F. Croly proclaims that true maturity comes when a woman is baptized in her love and devotion to home and children. The caption reflects Victorian era gender roles and moral exhortation.
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Mrs. F. Croly
Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Home Dyeing For All Fabrics
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as simple for any woman to revive old items. It guarantees rich color on wool silk linen cotton and blends with no streaking fading or running. Buyers are advised to tell the druggist the material type for best results.
Parcel Post Traffic Soars in New York Daily Outputs
New York ships over 600000 packages daily by parcel post. A single large clothing manufacturer dispatches up to 80000 items daily, while a Sig department store moves between 1000 and 2000 or more.
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Parcel Post
New York
Sig
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John Dickinson Sherman
Guttrie
Flateead
Okby
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L'Opinion of
Ofyss
Wheeler Newspaper Syndicate
Den
Bridget
Mrs. Borden
Mr. Borden
Borden
Jeffrey
Bright
Doan
Nebraska
Holland
Fort
Louis M. Notkin
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