United States Growth Over 150 Years Explored
A student note traces how the United States expanded from thirteen colonies to a vast nation. It lists territorial adds from treaties and purchases, including the Louisiana Purchase, Florida, Texas, Oregon, Mexican cession, Gadsden Purchase, and Alaska, totaling about 2.32 billion acres as of 150 years since independence.
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Yeutory
Louisiana
France
United States
Mississippi River
Ark- Missouri
Iowa
Minnesota
Osha
Kansas
Oklahoma
North Dakota
Wyoming
Montana
Florida
Spain
Texas
Mexico
Oregon
Brittany
Ana
Pacific
California
Newro
Arizonada
Utah
New Mex- Colorado
West Pacific
Gadsen
Arizona
New Mexico
Alaska
Russia
Jefferson
Still Giv ing They Used to Give the Editor
A poem section recalls past courtesies to editors with gifts of food and favors from donors. It contrasts bygone generosity with current consequences for perceived shortcomings, noting a shift from barter gifts to harsh critique and government pressure. The verse ends mid thought with a reference to The Volunte.
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Jack
Twenty Third Psalm Revised Twentythird Psalm
Fragmentary OCR of a devotional verse rendering of Psalm 23. The text shows garbled phrases and misread lines about guiding paths and dangers. No clear event, date, or person names emerge.
Automobile license fees and county totals for 1927
Secretary of State Emerson reports year 1927 license fees totaling 14,047,207 on February 1. Cook County leads with 5,286,139, followed by Peoria 303,012 and St Clair 301,323. Carroll County paid 56,375 and Hardin County paid the least, 7,644.
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Emerson
Cook County
Peoria County
St Clair
Carroll County
Hardin County
What Killed Them Poem Read At Clinton Church
A Christian Endeavor gathering at Clinton Congregational church featured a childhood poem by Dr A W Blunt reflecting on personal crises among college students. The poem cites worldly care and lack of self control as factors and contrasts faith with selfish pursuits. A separate note recalls the Wabash Railroad carrying over three million passengers in 1926, but mentions a fatal accident at the Delmar crossing that harmed its public esteem.
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Clinton Congregational Church
A W Blunt
Delmar Crossing
Good night message inspires peaceful sleep for loved ones
A tranquil verse from Nancy Byrd Turner in Good Housekeeping exhorts readers to bid dear ones good night. It reflects on sleep as gentle oblivion and the safety of loved ones until dawn, comforting those left behind as they watch over the sleepers.
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York
Emerson
Nancy Byrd Turner
Good Housekeeping
Shanghai Workers Wage 25 Cents a Day
Shanghai laborers endure subpoor pay as unskilled workers earn under 25 cents daily in American money. They live in dark, unsanitary housing with minimal diet and no cold protection. Illiteracy is common, yet many remain hopeful as thousands join unions covering about three quarters of district workers.
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Shanghai, China
Shanghai
Shanhai
Premium 4 Man Can Do Full Day's Work Fast
The Atchison Globe notes the Premium four man crew can complete a full day’s work by noon if required, then rest of day off. The remark emphasizes efficiency and labor expectations in local industry.
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Atchison Globe
Glazing Furs Through Dipping and Brushing Method
A brief instructional note outlines glazing furs by dipping in cold water and brushing to shape the fur. It emphasizes careful handling after dipping and air dry before use.
Sensible Farmers Make Money Here in Judith Basin Montana
Prospective farmers can succeed with small capital through crop rotation and dairy, says C B White who moved from Illinois ten years ago with 2500 dollars and now farms 500 acres in the Judith Basin. His yields include oats 21, barley 35, corn 25, potatoes 300, alfalfa 2½ tons per acre. dairy cows yield about 200 dollars yearly each, nearly matching his initial capital. He praises Montana and urges contacting H F Hunter, Agricultural Agent, Chicago Union Station, for information on Montana and Dakota opportunities.
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C. B. White
Suffedk
Judith
Montana
Illinois
White
North
South Dakota
H. F. Hunter
Union Station
Chicago
Early English Bible History and Paris Edition
A fragmented text notes the Great Bible name for the English edition printed at Paris in 1588 under Miles Coverdale who published the first English Bible translation in 1535. The piece mentions John Sargent and a painter reflecting on work and personal worth amid despondency.
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Paris
Miles Coverdale
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Thomson Review
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