Margaret Taylor Opposed Zachary Taylor’s Presidency
The article chronicles Margaret Taylor’s fierce opposition to her husband Zachary Taylor’s bid for the presidency. It notes her devotion, frontier life with him from Baton Rouge to battlefield camps, and her reluctance to assume social duties in Washington. It highlights their family ties, including Sarah Taylor’s marriage to Jefferson Davis, and Margaret’s preference for domestic life over White House duties.
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Zachary Taylor
United States of America
Margaret Taylor
Mississippi
Baton Rouge
Tannor
Maryland
Margaret Smith
Virginnia
Richard Taylor
Kentucky
Zachary
Mrs. Taylor
Betty
Sarah
Ben History
Jefferson Davis
General Taylor
Sarah Taylor
Taylor
Palo Alto
Buena Vista
White House
Major Bliss
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California Fig Syrup described as a child remedy
A dubious ad claims bilious illness in children can be relieved by a dose of California Fig Syrup. It asserts a coated tongue and foul breath indicate constipation, and that the syrup will flush waste from the bowels leaving the system clean and sweet. The copy warns of imitations and urges buyers to verify the genuine product by the California name on the package.
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California
Addy
Inge Proved Right Amid Events of 1850s Turmoil
The passage recalls Inge being correct about matters, followed by ridicule from opposing factions. A year and a half later misfortune strikes as cholera claims President Taylor in July 1850. His widow seeks solace in Louisiana.
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Inge
Taylor
Louleiana
Republic Syndicate, Inc
Electric power trial shows 5 hp motor handles silage cutting
Practical tests by I P Blauser of Ohio State University agricultural engineering department demonstrate that a five horsepower electric motor provides sufficient power for cutting silage and filling silos. Tests were conducted at the university in connection with a broader study of electricity on the farm, with two silos at the experimental farm used in the trials.
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I. P. Blauser
Agricultural Engineering Department
Ohio State University
Silos Installed Near Marysville Report on Farm Efforts
The Ohio Committee on the Relation of Electricity to Agriculture reports two silo installations near Marysville and Sunbury. The first silo, about 25 tons, filled in five and a half hours by eight men. the second, about 75 tons, took 16 hours. Energy use averaged 1 kW per ton, with sorghum and weeds present. Dull cutter knives raise power use about 50 percent. knives should be changed daily or twice in tough conditions. The piece notes the starfish as a major threat to oyster culture.
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Marysville
Ohio Committee
H. P.miter and Son
Sunbury
Blauser
UTH Hints From Y W C A Miss Browne Health Educator
Miss Browne, health educator and director at the Y W C A, urges avoiding seasonal routes by maintaining consistent health practices. She notes winter weather makes people cold and stresses steady routines to stay well throughout the year.
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UTH
Miss Browne
Health Education Classes at the YWCA
Housekeeping and other occupations exercise the body but not the spirit. For enjoyable exercise, join classes offered by the Health Education Department at the YWCA. The notice invites members to participate in a program aimed at improving physical well being through guided activities.
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Health Education Department
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