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[Clipping, 1898] (open access)

[Clipping, 1898]

Two newspaper clippings from the Charles B. Moore Collection. The first clipping, dated August 24, 1898, details the trip Moore took to Colorado. Moore describes his experiences on the train to his destination and in Colorado Springs, Manitou, and Pike's Peak. The second clipping, dated September 2, 1898, details the experiences Moore had traveling in Colorado. In this clipping, Moore describes the latter part of his travels to Grand Junction, Pueblo, and the Royal Gorge. He also notes the travel plans of his companions. At the close of his reminiscence, he states that he will be traveling home in a few days time.
Date: 1898
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[John G. Arthur Sues for Divorce] (open access)

[John G. Arthur Sues for Divorce]

The article mentions the cause of John G. Arthur call for divorce. It also mentions how his wife Mattie became a lawyer and throughout the marriage was the boss of the relationship and caused him financial loss. John also accuses his wife of beating him physically and verbally. His wife also schemed to disinherit John's daughter from a previous marriage. He was then forced at gun point to give her the deeds to all of his properties.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Buggy Advertisement] (open access)

[Clipping: Buggy Advertisement]

Newspaper clipping containing an advertisement for high-grade top buggies and leather grade top buggies. Description, reproduced illustrations, and prices of both models are included in the clipping. The reverse side of the advertisement details shipping costs for the buggies to locations all of the United States and to select locations in Mexico. There are handwritten notes on the front and back of the page.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Newspaper Clipping: Henry Ward Beecher Pleads Pardon for the Rebels and Jeff Davis] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: Henry Ward Beecher Pleads Pardon for the Rebels and Jeff Davis]

A newspaper clipping with an article about the post-Civil War sentiments of Reverend Henry Ward Beecher towards the rebels and Jeff Davis. Reverend Beecher pleaded for a pardon for those who aligned with the South during the war. The reverse side includes snippets of advertisements.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping of d'Arusamont Case from the Cincinnati Gazette] (open access)

[Clipping of d'Arusamont Case from the Cincinnati Gazette]

Article over the alimony case between Mr. d'Arusamont and his ex-wife Fanny Wright. It covers a small history of Fanny Wright: large inheritance from a maternal uncle and then she moved to the United States to promote her views. She was against slavery and she she couldn't eradicate it bought thirty slaves and set them up in St. Domingo. She then subscribed to the school of Socialist and set up a press but this project failed. In one of Fanny's visits to Paris she met Mr. d'Arusamont.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping on Agriculture] (open access)

[Clipping on Agriculture]

Discussing the cost to produce a bushel of grain. Feeding hogs is also discussed. The cost of corn which is fed to the hogs, which is not making any profit because of the high cost of corn.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Editorial, October 18, 1888] (open access)

[Editorial, October 18, 1888]

This document is from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is an editorial written by Jason W. Thomas to the voters of the 5th Congressional District in McKinney, Texas. In this article, Thomas discusses his political platform. He details the issues that he favors and the necessary steps that must be taken to ensure that these issues are addressed properly. This editorial is dated October 18, 1888. Handwritten notes by Charles B. Moore on the reverse of this document details measurements of property in chains. A chain is a unit of measurement which equals 22 yards, 66 feet, or 100 links.
Date: October 18, 1888
Creator: Thomas, Jason W.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Periodical Clipping of Olivier Pain] (open access)

[Periodical Clipping of Olivier Pain]

An article describing the adventures of Olivier Pain. Sarting with his writings against Napoleon III's government. It mentions his wife and children. Then his adventures against the Communist government of France and his subsequent inprisonment. After escaping to Australia he arrived in the United States and went on to London. He was then secretary to Osman Pasha, after losing to the Russians he was offered to the French Government and refused. He was then a Russian prisoner of war and after that term he returned to Paris only to leap again into another adventure. This adventure was as the El Mahdi's right hand man against the Anglo-Egyptian Government.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Obituary for Aunt Virgie Walsh] (open access)

[Obituary for Aunt Virgie Walsh]

Obituary for Aunt Virgie Walsh who died leaving only her brother, James Walsh. She was born in Halifax County, Virginia in 1807 and died at the age of 85. There is also an obituary for Belle Lawson of Scottsville, Kentucky who died after surgeons tried to remove a tumor.
Date: 1892
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Newspaper Clipping: Illinois Regiments at Vicksburg] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: Illinois Regiments at Vicksburg]

Newspaper clipping listing of regiments participating in the siege at Vicksburg. The list organizes the regiments in infantry, cavalry, artillery, and independent regiments who were traveling to Vicksburg for duty.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping on Ulysses S. Grant, March 10, 1876] (open access)

[Clipping on Ulysses S. Grant, March 10, 1876]

Newspaper clipping on Ulysses S. Grant, written by Marie Le Baron, describing the President's characteristics and how his nature shaped his actions in office.
Date: March 10, 1876
Creator: Le Baron, Marie
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping, March 24, 1903] (open access)

[Clipping, March 24, 1903]

Clipping, published by A. H. Belo and Company, that gives home remedies for livestock on one side. The other side has information on the publisher, the date, and an article on the choice of Panama for the building of a canal.
Date: March 24, 1903
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Epitaph of Colonel Ezekiel Polk] (open access)

[Epitaph of Colonel Ezekiel Polk]

Newspaper clipping containing the epitaph of Colonel Ezekiel Polk, father of former President James K. Polk. The epitaph was contributed to the newspaper by Mr. O. P. Foote, who copied the inscription while visiting the burying-ground in Bolivar, Tennessee while stationed there with the Third Iowa Infantry in 1862. Ezekiel Polk was born September 7, 1747, and died August 31, 1824 at the age of 76. The epitaph is a 20-line poem written by Ezekiel Polk himself at the age of 74. A handwritten note on the clipping indicates that the clipping was given to Charles B. Moore from Hubert Sauer.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping and Tickets, October 1901] (open access)

[Clipping and Tickets, October 1901]

These are documents from the Charles B. Moore Collection. The documents include a clipping and two tickets. The clipping details that P. O'Reilly and W. L. McCormick were elected as alderman to fill the position in their respective wards. On the reverse side of the clipping is a marriage announcement for Linnet Moore and Claude White; the reason this clipping was cut and saved. The tickets were for travel on October 16, 1901 from Dallas to Denison for two passengers on a passenger car designed by the Pullman Company.
Date: October 1901
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[A description of settler life in North Texas] (open access)

[A description of settler life in North Texas]

Clipping, undated, that has the reminiscences of Taylor Allen on one side. Mr. Allen talks about growing up in the North Texas area and the changes that development and progress have brought. The opposite side has short news items from Dallas and Cameron, Texas.
Date: 18XX
Creator: Allen, Taylor
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Home remedies] (open access)

[Home remedies]

Clipping, undated, which gives home remedies for getting rid of mice and rats and curing colic in horses. The opposite side seems to be discussing the pricing of cotton, grain, and cattle.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Rebel Prisoners] (open access)

[Clipping: Rebel Prisoners]

Newspaper clipping with details about rebel prisoners who were detained by the Union Army. The text notes that eight commissioned officers, two hundred and nineteen enlisted soldiers, and one hundred six deserters were captured. The names, ranks, and previous camp location of the officers are also included.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Episode with Quantrell] (open access)

[Episode with Quantrell]

Clipping titled "Episode with Quantrell," in which the author says that he agrees with Levi Perryman's call to have an old settler's reunion. He also recounts his memories of the history of the North Texas area. There is a portion of an ad on the reverse side with numerals penciled over the add.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Newspaper Clipping: Prisoners of War for Exchange] (open access)

[Newspaper Clipping: Prisoners of War for Exchange]

A newspaper clipping listing the names and regiments of all prisoners of war who were transferred to Alton for exchange.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping, 1820] (open access)

[Clipping, 1820]

This document is from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is a clipping which details the politicians who were running for positions in the state senate and congress. The clipping is dated 1820.
Date: 1820
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Anson Jones. Obituary. 1858 (open access)

Anson Jones. Obituary. 1858

Obituary of Anson Jones, the last president of the Republic of Texas, including a lengthy biography.
Date: January 1, 1858
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Mrs. Mary Anson Jones Is Dead] (open access)

[Clipping: Mrs. Mary Anson Jones Is Dead]

Obituary of the widow of the last president of the Republic of Texas includes biography. Newspaper clipping is from the University of North Texas Archives.
Date: January 1, 1908
Creator: Looscan, M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Mrs. Anson Jones Dead] (open access)

[Clipping: Mrs. Anson Jones Dead]

Obituary of the widow of the last president of the Republic of Texas includes biography. Newspaper clipping is from the University of North Texas Archives.
Date: December 31, 1907
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Founder of Texas navy was romantic rogue] (open access)

[Clipping: Founder of Texas navy was romantic rogue]

Newspaper clipping of an article about Texas founder Robert Potter, as well as Ernest C. Fisher, the author of a book about Potter. There are other articles on the other side of the clipping, including one about Hillary Clinton, and a letter to the editor.
Date: February 28, 2007
Creator: Vaughn, Reese
System: The Portal to Texas History