Venezuela and its troubled relations with Europe in 1900s history
The article outlines Venezuela as a northern South American republic bordered by the Caribbean and Atlantic, detailing its area about 93,948 square miles, a 1900 census population near 2.3 million, diverse racial mix, and a lengthy Orinoco drainage system. It notes commercial exports including asphalt and tropical crops, agriculture and cattle ranching as main sectors, and political instability under Gen. Cipriano Castro with eight states, one territory, a federal district, and a two-year presidential term.
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Republic
Venezuela
Germany
Great Britain
Colombia
South America
Pittsburg
Caribbean Sea
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Indian ‘Territory
Arkansas
Texas
Niles
Venezela
Ebras
House of Representatives
Datthie
Cipriano Castro
Fe Ali
LaGuyra
Caribbean
Valencia
Macquisimeto
Maracaybo
Maturin
Yeseli
Origins of Venezuela and its early history summarized
A condensed overview describes Venezuela’s militia strength with up to 60,000 under arms, literacy and schooling figures from 1870 to 1900, and the dominance of Roman Catholicism with religious tolerance. It recounts Columbus’s and Ojeda’s explorers, early settlements around 1620 at Cu mana, and Venezuela’s transition from a Spanish colony to independence beginning in 1810 with moves toward Bolivar led liberation and the 1819 independence declaration.
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Islana
Stargarita
Venezula
Columbus
Ojeda Jang’ Vespucel
Maracaybo
Vene‘mela
Venice
Cu‘mana
Veneasela
Caracas
Victoria
Spain
Bolivar
Republic of Colombia
Grenada
Venezuela
Ecuador
Over the Tea Cups
The fragment presents a collage of verse and jokes including a tale of a Christmas beggar, a joke about postal reply, and anecdotes about marriage proposals. It also cites product endorsements and medical remedies with regional attributions and reader notes. The piece blends light humor with ads for chamberlain’s remedy and a Toowoomba Gazette endorsement.
Continuous Ovation Coats Offered At Reduced Prices
A newspaper blurb advertises men s black 484 inch frieze overcoats with wool serge lining and satin sleeve linings priced around 14 dollars, half price on some velvet and satin trim coats usually 8 dollars, with 65 more arriving in Tong black style, urging readers to compare and buy before stock runs out.
Ed fashioned molasses candy and vigilante notes spark winter whimsy
Fragment from Grass Valley era column notes quirky chatter about community tastes and local staff changes. references to editor’s death, agricultural department suspensions, and security measures pepper a rowdy, satirical snapshot of town life with bold asides about public offices and residents.
Savings Across Dry Goods and Groceries at Pittston Store
This Pittston store advertises broad stock and year round savings in dry goods and groceries. It asserts it offers a complete household supply under one roof, enabling substantial cost reductions due to extensive buying. Yuletide shopping is highlighted with gifts and holiday feast essentials in abundant supply.
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Pittston
Gifts For All Ages In Our Holiday Collection
A wide holiday display features ladies and children's fine handkerchiefs, furs, kimonos, dresses, and sweaters with special prices. Beautiful table cloths, napkins, linen towels, and silk under skirts are offered alongside men’s dress shirts and golf gloves. Prices range from nine cents to about eight dollars, with stylish coats selected from New York buyers and promoted as desirable gifts for Christmas morning.
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Pittston
New York
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Inquirer
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Geraldine
Mark Twain
Ays
Benham
Michigan
Senator Burrows
Washington
Detroit
Bobby
A. J. Snell
Snell
Sumner Hil
N. Y
Toowoomba
Austalia
Tang Chay
W. C
Thors
Ted
Wockner
Hood’s
Covert
Woo
Ved Chinehil
Ccatlaren
Moen
Mase Oxford
B. Oppenheimer
Glothier and Furnisher
Cor
Main and William Sts
Market St
Wilkesbarre
Grass Valley Banner
Haseen
Defoe
Callahan Jones
M. Quad
Benedit
Aavertiatna
T Hey Wanted
Gaul
London
Conia
T. R. Beall
D. Strob
West Pittston
Burdock
Third National Bank
Wyoming Avey
Scranton
J. J. Mangan
North Main ST
Fattare
G _inghorn
Chicago Tribune
eWll
Sorghum
Washington Star
Monte Carlos
Norfolk
Burke & Son
South Main ST
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