Two Notable November Tacticas Battles
November marks two historic clashes in the Northwest frontier. St Clair’s 1791 defeat near the Wabash River showed federal weakness, while Harrison’s 1811 victory at Tippecanoe propelled his rise to national prominence and helped shape the 1840 Whig presidency.
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Elmo Scott Watson Eng
White House
Arthur St. Clair
Wabash River
Ohio
Indiana-Ohio Boundary Line
William Henry Harrison
Tippecanoe River
Indiana
St. Clair
Old Northwest
Ohio River
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Josiah Harmar
United States
Northwest
Washington
Harmar
Fort Washington
East Fork
Wabash
Pellmell
St. Clair’s
Anthony” Wayne
Fallen Timbers
Wayne
Harrison
Northwest Territory
Tecumseh
Phillip
Pontiac
Open Door
Prophet
Great Britain
West
Vincennes
Lafayette
Ind
Tippecanoe
Tyler
Indiana Tree Planter and Morality Quip Echoes
A letter highlights a Indiana tree planting effort with 225000 trees in two years and a plan to plant 2 million more, tax exempt under state law and kept in trust for grandchildren. Rebecca West recounts a dinner quip on morality about propriety and lap seating across engaged and non engaged partners.
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Indiana
Rebecca West
New York
Denver Boy Is a Winner
An advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as essential for children’s bowel health. It claims quick relief from constipation, improves appetite and sleep, and cites 50 years of physician use and 4 million bottles yearly. A Denver mother testimonial endorses the product and warns to look for the California label to avoid imitators.
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C. G. Wilcox
Wolff St
Denver
Colorado
Jackie
California
Diogenes and the Candidate’s Openly Empty Pledge
A candidate admits pandering to voters saying he will forget promises after election. He explains his hot air is to compete with others who do the same and that telling the truth would lose him votes.
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Diogenes
Birth Day Bicycle Came From Father
A child explains playful exchange about hitchhiking and receiving a bicycle from his father for his birthday, reflecting a lighthearted slice of everyday life.
Germ Killer Promised For Sore Throats and Coughs
An advertisement extols B. M. The Penetrating Germicide as a fast and reliable remedy to halt throat and lung bacteria. It claims rapid multiplication of germs and offers a full size bottle by mail for $1.25 plus a free booklet, with the druggist urged to stock it.
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F. B. Rollins Co
Beverly St
Boston
Mass
Arrowhead Landmark in San Bernardino Forest to be Preserved
The Arrowhead rock formation 1500 feet high on a mountain slope in the San Bernardino National Forest California will be preserved by the U S Forest Service. Erosion threatens the figure and check dams will be built to halt further damage to the landmark once revered by Native Americans and early settlers.
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San Bernardino National Forest
California
Forest Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Washday Secrets Make Clothes Look White and Last Longer
A laundress demonstrates soaking clothes in thick rinse to achieve the whitest whites. She explains that scrubbing isn’t necessary and that this method preserves fabrics, extending the life of garments. Her friend gains new ideas for laundry routines.
New Caddle Learner Finds Play Glorious Yet Burdensome
A rookie caddie on his first day loves the game and the drama but grumbles that the only disliked part is lugging the heavy bag. The remark comes from a Scotsman weekly gag in a Grit feature.
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Scotsman
Trial and Error Bumper Wits Highlight Road Test
Detroit News reports a humorous exchange on car safety as drivers test new bumpers. One driver boasts two minor bumps without damage while another asks about performance.
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Detroit News
Man Who Minds His Own Business Praised
A concise editorial asserts that sound judgment lies in tending one’s affairs without meddling in others. The remark underscores personal restraint as a virtue in public life.
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Usion
Gen. Harrison
Ecumsee
Larree Tortie
Gen. St. Clair
eActive
Scott
Teen
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfeld
H. F. Ritchie & Co., Inc
Emulsion
Columbia Basic
Scott’s
Indiana Tree Planter
Middle West
Matters Financial
Denver Boy
Rinso
Sourlock-Neal Co
Nashville
Tenn
A. O. Leonard, Inc
Fifth Ave
New York City
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