Calhoun Deliberates Secretary of State Offer in Tyler Era
Narrated by Nicholas Trist the tale follows Calhoun as he weighs accepting Tyler's offer. The choice could force Texas and Oregon into the Union while England's aims and Pakenham's envoy loom. Nicholas schemes to meet the baroness and protect Elisabeth Churchill as pursuit unfolds.
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Nicholas Trist
John Calhoun
Tyler
Ward
Calhoun
Texas
Oregon
England
Pakenham
Nicholas
Izabeth Churchill
Caloun
Elisabeth
Elizabeth
America
Washington
Princeton
Upshur
White House
Washington Revels and a Secret Betrothal Hint
In a crowded White House reception Nicholas plans a hurried marriage with Elizabeth before a Canada trip. A chance encounter with the Baroness Helena von Ritz foreshadows risk to their scheme as Aunt Betty shepherds the couple through a maze of intrigue and romance.
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Helena von Riis
Elizabeth
Helena von Ritz
Washington
Elisabeth
Nicholas
Canada
Etx
Helped Senator to Victory Through Old Bank Scandal Tale
A long reminiscence recounts how a false claim about Senator Chamberlain's bank failure was used in a campaign. An old friend warned against the tactic, but managers released a statement exonerating him as the election approached. The tale frames Chamberlain as vindicated after a creditable career despite prior misfortune.
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Chamberlain
Washington
Congress
Senate
Chamber A Eee
Steve
First Comedy In Athens By Susanion And Doion
The earliest known comedy was performed in Athens around 562 B C by Susanion and Doion on a four wheeled movable stage. They were rewarded with a basket of figs and a cask of wine for their feat as Thalia, muse of comedy and lyric poetry, inspired the art.
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Thalia
Susanion and
Doion
Athens
French Court Laughter Over Literal Summons By Boy
A fourteen year old boy appears in a provincial appeal court in France wearing a Basque style redingote immense boots and adult trousers causing the court to laugh. The president asks why he dressed so, and the boy reads the citation misinterpreting it as appearing in his father's spit.
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France
Basque Country
Woman cites benefits after quitting coffee for Postum
A Wisconsin woman recalls dyspepsia and coffee provoked distress. After two years without coffee she reports improved digestion and health using Postum from the Battle Creek company. She notes doctors warned coffee harms the liver and endorses The Road to Wellville booklet.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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Betty
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Daniel. Churchill
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Department of State
Secrece
Elmhurst
Aunty Jennings
Hogan—Phwat
Grogan
Moike
Gelett
Burgess
Pam
Ner & Co
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