Early Mississippi voyage noted by Fiske and 1519 reference
John Fiske cites 1519 as the first European view of the Mississippi with Alvarez de Pineda charting near Tampico and the river later named Rio de Santo Espiritu. He claims Pineda spent six weeks along the banks trading with Indigenous peoples. The passage also comments on New York politeness and social behavior descriptions from the New York Press.
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Waters
John Fiske
Plymouth Rock
Mississippi
Fiske
Florida
Alvarez de Pineda
Tampico
Mexico
Cortez
Pineda
Rio de Santo Espiritu
Teach Your Horse How to Spit and Other Local News
A satirical piece reviews readers tips from country papers about horse care and receipts, contrasts strict upbringing with loafers, and urges readers to support the local paper. It extols practical ads, community information, and affordable editor’s counsel while joking about subscriptions and finances.
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Vanderbilt
Government Takes Over Marconi Stations in England
The postal department of the government has taken over all but two Marconi Wireless Company stations in England, signaling a major shift in commercial use of this telegraph system. The move marks a departure from the company’s prior policy of refusing to engage with vessels using other telegraph systems.
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Wireless
Marconi Wireless Company
England
Postal Department
Anti Cruelty Objection to Beans Game
Commentary from anti cruelty advocates questions the practice of using Mexican jumping beans on a warm plate. They argue the maggots inside the beans suffer and only the warmth of the hand should trigger motion.
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New York
Mannera
Roger de Coventry
van Norden
New York Press
Highlawn
F. A. Reich
Riverdale
ROYAL
Royal Typewriter Co
Royal Typewriter Bldg
Monroe Street
Chicago, Ill
WM. Mau
Leyden Ave
Riverdale, Ill
Illinois Central
A. C. Reich
Indiana Ave
Angela
The
Calumet Hotel
137Th Street
F. L. Logan
L. E. Reich
Leyden Avenue
Chicago
Dolton
Lincoln Ave
Jennie C. Dolton
Wilmer Bonse
Fleischhauer
Riverdale Park
West
137Th St. Riverdale
Henry W. Schnoor
PURI
Chicago Street
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