Desert Land Reform Urged to Curb Holders and Frauds
The Commission calls for tighter Desert Land Act rules, reducing entry size from 320 to 160 acres, requiring two years residence, and proof of actual irrigation and crops. It cites widespread nonuse, fraudulent assignments, and calls for stricter oversight to prevent land monopolies and promote true settlement and grazing use.
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General Land Office
Secretary of the Interior
Rochambeau Statue Placed Near White House in 1902
The Rochester Rochambeau statue, a striking bronze piece in Washington near Lafayette Square, commemorates Franco-American ties. It stands before the White House and reflects post Spanish American War gratitude for French support.
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France
White House
Washington
Iz Pee Rochambeau
Jackson Square
Postum vs Old Fashioned Coffee Fad Spreads
The piece touts Postum as a healthier alternative, claiming a rising army of converts and attacking coffee magnates. It denounces critics as biased by profits and labels coffee as a form of slavery, while debunking Postum's ingredients.
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Postum
Flere
Postum Ad Claims Coffee Is Harmful And Offers Cash Pledge
The pamphlet defends Postum as pure and healthful, challenging coffee critics. It offers a $100,000 cash deposit with a reputable trust company to prove allegations if roasters or dealers fail, asserting Postum’s production uses wheat and New Orleans molasses and contains no coffee constituents.
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Postum
New Orleans
Questions Shannon Sends About His Upcoming Marriage
Mr. Shannon asks his friend Stodder a rapid fire set of questions about the bride to be. He seeks details on the fiancée name residence her father occupation wealth love at first sight ages and honeymoon plans in a brisk note to be answered by return mail.
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Mr. Shannon
Shannon
Racially Charged Quote From an 19th Century Text
A fragment quotes a racist remark attributed to a Black person and a suggested response denying intent to depart. The language reflects dated dialect and a dismissive stance toward agency, illustrating attitudes in the historical record.
Seven Sisters Islands described with constant rainfall
A group of islands south of New Zealand known as the Seven Sisters is said to be subject to practically constant rainfall. Similar conditions exist in Terra del Fuego, though rain often appears as sleet or snow there.
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New Zealand
Terra del Ogra
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