Wars of Our Country by Albert Payson Terhune excerpt
The piece recounts Pinckney's defiant reply to the French offer of a bribe in 1797 and the ensuing Quasi War era. It notes Adams, Marshall, Gerry, and Pinckney pushing for confrontation, and the 1798 naval build-up and the 1800 peace settlement ending the hostilities.
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United States
Charles C. Pinckney
France
Washington
John Adams
Great Britain
Adams
Pinckney
Navy Department
Secretary of War
Congress
Stephen Decatur
Delaware
Truxtun
Constellation
St. Kitts
PRIVA
la Vengeance
Directte
Apoleon Bonaparte
Hostill
City marks 1688 pact with fatted calf gift in New Rochelle
In New Rochelle New York on June 24 a large crowd witnessed the city present a fatted calf to George H. Pell. The gift honors a 1688 transfer when Lord Pell sold land to Huguenots and promised a yearly calf on St John's Day. The custom lapsed, but the city restored it with a ceremonial calf for Pell after the mayor and aldermen approved.
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New Rochelle
N. Y
Bronx Manor House
George H. Pell
Mr. Pell
Pell
Lord Pell
St. John’s
Board of Aldermen
Lord Kitchener Birthday Passed With Military Honors
General Lord Kitchener born in County Kerry Ireland on June 24 1850. He entered the Royal Engineers in 1871 and rose through English campaigns including Egypt Soudan and the Boer War where he earned peerage viscountcy and a general rank along with honors from Parliament.
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Lord Kitchener
India
County Kerry
Ireland
Royal Military Academy
Woolwich
Royal Engineers
England
Egypt
Soudan
Khartoum
Kitchener
South Africa
German Sunday School Convention Opens in Cincinnati
The national Sunday school convention of the German Methodist Episcopal church began in Cincinnati on June 24 with delegates from across the country. Speakers include Bishop Nielson of Omaha and Dr. David Downey of Chicago along with Dr. Joseph Clark and Prof. F. W. Schneider.
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Cincinnati
War Memorial Unveiled at Camp Yates Site
Springfield Ill June 24. The Color Bearer a statue honoring Illinois Civil War soldiers was unveiled today at Clear Lake before a large crowd. The statue marks Camp Yates where many regiments were stationed during the war.
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Springfield
Ill
Clear Lake
Yates
Fine Vaudeville and Moving Pictures at Grand Theater
Phil St. Marie, manager of the Grand theater, announces a fine vaudeville show and first class moving picture show starting next Monday night at the Grand. Evening performances with prices of 10 and 20 cents. The management assures the public their money's worth. Be present next Monday night.
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Phil St. Marie
Grand Theater
Grand
Excursions to Denver for National Educational Association
Excursions to Denver via Oregon Short Line Railroad on July 2 and 3 for the National Educational Association. Limit October 31. Rates apply from Utah points only. Ask agents for rates and further particulars.
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Oregon Short Line Railroad
National Educational Association
Utah
Call for the El Sidelo Cigar at All First Class Dealers
A notice urges customers to seek El Sidelo cigars at all first class dealers. The call emphasizes availability and trusted outlets for this premium product.
Sagebrush Hair Tonic touted as Idaho’s best tonic
A fragment touts Sagebrush Hair Tonic as the top Idaho pea product with an implied joke about hair and baldness. The cryptic text hints at a caricatured Indian reference and promotional hype for a grooming item.
Kexall Orderlies for Children and Adults
The advertisement promotes Kexall Orderlies as a gentle bowel regulator for all ages. They claim to soothe and invigorate delicate intestines, relieve constipation, and eliminate the need for frequent laxatives. The offer guarantees a refund if the product fails to meet the claims. Two sizes available at toc. and asc.
Albion State Normal to Accept Bids for Gymnasium Building
Notice from the Albion State Normal school Board of Trustees invites sealed bids for a gymnasium to be built on school grounds in Albion Idaho. Plans available from J E Tourtellotte & Co Boise Idaho. bids require a certified check of 1000 dollars. Bids opened June 26 1909 at 11 a m in J T Pence Boise Idaho. Board may reject any bid. Lawrence Hansen President Joseph Haight Clerk.
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Albion State Normal School
State Normal School
Albion
Idaho
J. E. Tourtellote & Co
Boise
J. T. Pence
Board of Trustees
Lawrence Hansen
Joseph Haight
Byrd and Price Dairy Partnership Dissolved
Notice states dissolution of Byrd and Price dairy with J. F. Byrd withdrawing and A. E. Price retaining management. Price will collect and pay all bills. Pocatello date June 21 1909.
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Byrd & Price Dairy
J. F. Byrd
Mr. Price
Byrd & Price Management
A. E. Price
Pocatello
Notice to public about debts contracted by wife
The undersigned will not be responsible for debts his wife may contract after this date. Past bills should be sent to the address below. E. A. Harris Care Pacific Coast Barber Supply Co Seattle Wash July 21 1909.
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E. A. Harris
Care Pacific Coast Barber Supply Co
Seattle
Wash
Foley’s Orino Laxative Promoted By Temple Pharmacy
A local pharmacy advertises Foley's Orino Laxative as beneficial for constipation stomach and liver problems. The ad claims it relaxes the bowels stimulates the liver sweetens the stomach and breath and is superior to pills and ordinary laxatives. Temple Pharmacy Ferguson Jenkins Pocatello and McCammon.
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Temple Pharmacy
Ferguson & Jenkins
Pocatello and McCammon
Kidney pills promise relief from painful kidney troubles
A Pocatello resident Mrs. James Burns credits Dean's Kidney Pills with curing twelve years of kidney pain backaches and swelling that caused fatigue and dropsy fears. She reports quick relief after use and urges readers to rely on Dean's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co. Also warns that lingering colds can worsen and recommends Foley's Honey and Tar for persistent coughs.
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Pocatello
Bright
Pocatello Citien
James Burns
North
Garfield Avenue
Idaho
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Sagebrush Hair Tonic Ad Says It’s Sold Everywhere
An advertisement proclaims Sagebrush Hair Tonic as a ready solution and notes widespread availability, inviting consumers to try the product.
Hyomei Promises Quick, Lasting Relief for Asthma and Hay Fever
A Flint Michigan user endorses Hyomei with claims of instant relief and potential permanent cure for catarrh hay fever and asthma. Mrs A L Cook a local druggist guarantees cure or money back and sells complete Hyomei outfits for 1.00 with 50 cent refills. The device includes a bottle inhaler medicine dropper and usage instructions to provide immediate breathing relief.
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Hyomei
A. L. Cook
Australia
Louis A. Grobe
Flint
Mieh
Notice to Contractors for Idaho Academy Additions
Board of Trustees of the Academy of Idaho invites bids by July 1 1909 at 9:00 am for additions to the Mechanic Arts building. Plans and specs available at architect M Grundfor office. Bid deposits of 200 dollars required. Board may reject any bid. J F Kane President. 6-2 5 7 9 12 14 16 19 21 23 26 28 30.
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Board of Trustees
The
Academy of Idaho
Mechanic Arts
M. Grundfor
J. F. Kane
Board of Trustees of
Foley's Kidney Remedy Ad Promotes Quick Relief
An advertisement urges readers to take Foley's Kidney Remedy at first signs of kidney or bladder issues such as back ache urinary irregularities and exhaustion. It claims health improvement by starting the remedy today mentioning JenkinsProps Pocatello and Me.
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Foley
Temple Pharmacy
Ferguson & Jenkins
Pocatello and MeCammon
Excursions East Via Oregon Short Line This June
Travel sale offered to Denver Omaha Kansas City Chicago St Louis and other points on June 4 5 11 12 16 and 26 with later dates available through agents Rates and specifics provided by agents.
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Oregon
Denver
Omaha
Kansas City
Chicago
St. Louis
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Rated Best Healer
Impressive claims crown Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as superior for cuts burns bruises sores scalds boils ulcers eczema salt rheum and sore eyes. The ad lists chapped hands cold sores and piles as helped and promotes a 25 cent price at Ferguson Jenkins Drug Co.
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Bucklen
Ferguson-Jenkins Drug Co
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