Oklahoma as a community and coming state
A broad note on Oklahoma describing Governor Ferguson’s annual figures 809000 population and 560000000 property value with rapid growth. It notes 20000 homesteaders in 1905 and predicts strong industrial and mineral development, plus a larger future state incorporating Indian Territory. It cites the St Louis Globe Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferguson
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Oklahoma Territory
Tribal Organization of the Five Nations
Middle West
St. Louis
Gobe-Democrat
Oyster stew order with pearls joke from waiter
A fastidious customer dictates exact steps for oyster stew preparation. He demands milk be boiled, oysters added without liquor until seasoning, and Cape Cod salt oysters chosen. The waiter asks a clarifying question about pearls, and the customer responds with a pun.
Morgan Seizes Frigate to Seek Treasure and Revenge
The former pirate Sir Henry Morgan, now vice governor of Jamaica, is deposed and murders officers sent to arrest him. Benjamin Holmgold plots vengeance as Morgan gathers ex-pirates, captures a treasure galleon, and defeats two Spanish frigates. Captain Alvarado of La Guayra receives a viceroyalty telegram revealing a betrothal plot and impending imperial moves, while the storm city roils with tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Morgan
England
Jamaica
Benjamin Holmgold
Morgan
Soldier at Palace Night Weighs Silence Over Betrothal
The scene centers on a soldier who, despite entries to the palace and a glittering hall, endures restraint and sorrow. He hides his emotions as De Lara speaks of the match while Mercedes watches with cold desire. He withdraws to a quiet cabinet to grieve alone as revelry erupts outside.
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Lvarado
la Guerra
Caracas
la Ginayra
Alui
Mercedes
de Tobar
de Lara
Merceder
Soleiaienniel
Andes
Donna Mercedes
Alvarado
Nest egg tale ends in bank not land investment
A real estate man touts land as a nest egg to a frugal German who has saved money in a bank. The German asks what he would do with broken eggs, then confirms he prefers keeping his fortune in a savings bank. The anecdote ends with a humorous contrast between land speculation and bank security.
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Nicholas
San Francisco Chronicle
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Standard Oil
Alaska
Congress
Sir Henry Morgan
Cyrus Townsend Brady
G. W. Dillingham
Fadrique
Don Felipe de Tobar
Orinoco
la Guayra
Delara
Columbia and
Okanogan
Steamboat . Co
Orondo
Entiat
Chelan Falls
Paterons
Brewster
Bridgeport
T. A. Davies
Mgr
Wenatchee Milling Co
Olive
Walter M. Olive
Carlond Ort
Eagle Livery& Transfer Co
Reeves & Reeves
Wenatchee Drug Co
P. S
Wenatchee, Wash
W. T. Rarey & Co's
E. F. Sprague
Perience
Wash
R. W. Cutts
Phone Farmers
C. L. Holcomb
Crass & Corbin
F & M Bank
Undertakers
G. Hall
Fancral
A.G. Hall
Physicians and Surgeons
Frank Culp
T. Kaupp
Griggs Block
Wallender and
McCor
Forde Block
General Blacksmithing
Ross Brothers
J. J. Greggs
Wenatchee Fruit Land
G. A. Virtue
Seattle
Natchee
Bousquet and Holm
Cashmere
Alfelfa
Bousquet & Holm
Sale City Property
Mooney and Co
J. S. Mooney and Co
Los
Wenatchee Avenue
Court House
G A. Virtue
Beaton [Block
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