Mormons Blaze Trail Across Nebraska to Zion in 1847
Read of Brigham Young guiding 1847 pioneer trek from Winter Quarters through Nebraska to Salt Lake City. Describes the journey, camp routines, supplies, and early outposts at Florence and Fort Laramie, with later handcart expeditions and enduring settlement along the Platte and Elkhorn routes.
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Zion
West
Nebraska
Winter Quarters
Florence
Brigham Young
Far West
Young
Stephen Markham
John Pack
Shadrack Roundy
William Clayton
Pioneer Company
Elkhorn
Platte
Loup
Pawnee
Grand Island
Oregon
Northwest
Rive
California
Union Pacific Railroad
Clayton
Fort Laramie
Mississippi
Illinois
Pueblo
Salt Lake Valley
Jim Bridger
Salt Lake City
Pioneer
Great Salt Lake
Missouri
Kanesville
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Plains
New Zion
Keokuk
Kansas
Big Blue River
A. J. Mitchell
A. J. Smith
Old Winter Quarters
Mormon Church
Europe
Missouri River
Platte Valley
Wood River
Deseret
St. Louis
Henry James Hudson
Genoa
Alton
Platte County
Joseph E. Johnson
Washington County
Valley of the Platte
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Joseph Smith
High Finance The Chinese Ind It Difficult to Understand the British Point
A gentleman visiting Canton observed mahjongg sets sold at five dollars each. When he asked for 250 sets, the price rose to six dollars per set. The seller explained that producing 250 sets involves more trouble, thus the higher charge.
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Canton
Diamond Dyes Color It New With Diamond Dyes
Diamond Dyes offer simple directions for tinting delicate shades or dyeing permanent colors on wool, silk, linen, cotton, and mixed fabrics. Each 15 cent package covers lingerie, ribbons, garments, draperies, and more, with clear guidance for fabric type.
Dick Builds A Near Mahogany Desk Size Business
Two friends discuss Dick and his enterprise. They debate its scale with humor, noting it is not a large operation but distinctly substantial, described as near mahogany desk size. The exchange reflects lighthearted skepticism about the business’s magnitude.
Why Is This Footwear Heat Conductive Question
Tests by the Bureau of Standards indicate that composite sole shoes do not conduct more heat than leather. This finding addresses a common belief that wearing such shoes makes feet hotter in warm weather.
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Bureau of Standards
Cuticura Ad Promises Pimply Skin Rescue
An advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment for pimples and blackheads with five minute wash using Cuticura Soap and hot water. It urges daily use to maintain clear skin and includes Cuticura Talcum as well.
Bound to Be Dissatisfied Observing cuss grumbles at rain alarms
A quip compares complaining about rain to a fellow waking in the night to close windows. The remark frames weather inconvenience as a familiar griping habit.
Fashion Quips on Slavery to Fashion and Praise for Movement
In a playful exchange readers hear that she is a slave to fashion yet her burden remains light. The piece notes that most men will offer three cheers to a worthy movement, and then stop.
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