The Bravest Creek Leader and the Creek War Fate
The half breed William McIntosh united Creeks against U S encroachment then betrayed his people by secret treaty selling millions of acres to the government. He faced harsh reprisals from Creeks who burned his Milledgeville house and killed him May 1 1825. President Adams chose not to seek vengeance.
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William MelIntosh
United States
Georgia
McIntosh
Great Britain
England
Auy
MclIntosh
John C. Calhoun
Monroe
United States Senate
John Quincy Adams
MccIntosh
Milledgeville
Adams
Plain American vs. Titles in the Heiress’s Choice
A foreign suitor asks why she prefers a plain American over a titled man. The heiress replies that the American’s value lies in a guarantee by a trust company, implying the titles lack such financial scrutiny.
Tip on a horse race funds winter overcoat
A social exchange reveals a tip on a horse race led to choosing an overcoat purchase. The quip underscores gambler caution as the speaker notes using the money for warm apparel instead of betting.
Wrath Came In Very Handy In a Chicago Night
Sam Jones, anger after a quarrel with his sweetheart, confronts a would be robber on an elevated street. He fists the attacker, disarms him, and the two race. the thief escapes as Sam pursues him briefly before giving up due to heavy coat and light sweater. Sam plans to visit Alice the next night with chocolates to make amends.
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Sam Jones
Sam
Love
Jack
Alice
Roman Roads in England Reopened for Use
British motorists show interest in reviving old Roman roads linking London to surrounding cities and distant towns. The routes, once built for military conquest, were straight and well constructed but have been largely abandoned as camps grew into cities and the conquerors withdrew.
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London
England
Wales
Scotland
Feld
Eagles Clearing Away Pests on Santa Rosa Island
On Santa Rosa Island California the American eagle is said to rapidly exterminate pests by preying on wild boars and foxes. Eagles reach four to seven feet wingspan and can lift thirty to forty pounds, dropping the pig if it resists and hauling the carcass to their distant aerie. Foxes also fall to the hunter.
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Santa Rosa Island
Cal
Fellow Feeling Ad Man in a Rag and Bottle Tale
A Cleveland advertising man shares a late night streetcar chat with a stranger who boasts of leaving ads to sell rags and bottles and even worked as a sandwich man for a clothing store. The talk turns to the hard work when the wind blows as the man wryly recalls his past in advertising.
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Cleveland
Saturday Evening Post
Dig at Dubbleigh
A brief dialogue notes a dog barking at a visitor then stopping when eye contact is made. Miss Keen suggests animals sense things humans miss.
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Dubbleigh
Miss Keen
Diet and Health Hints from Edison on Exercise
Edison asserts in a Swiss interview that a sparse diet negates the need for exercise, claiming his body runs on minimal fuel and avoiding dyspepsia. The piece cautions that generally more food requires more activity, while normal physiology does not justify complete inactivity. Weston supports gradual long walks for extended health and longevity despite age.
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Edison
Switzerland
Weston
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