Encyclopedia of the History of Missouri: A Compendium of History and Biography for Ready Reference, Volume 3Howard Louis Conard Southern History Company, 1901 |
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... practice , the manufacture of brick from shale rock had never been considered possible . The result has been highly satisfactory , and the man who originated the process has had the pleasure of seeing his experiment develop into a great ...
... practice , the manufacture of brick from shale rock had never been considered possible . The result has been highly satisfactory , and the man who originated the process has had the pleasure of seeing his experiment develop into a great ...
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... practice of medicine in 1868. Having ac- quired a substantial foundation for the life work he had chosen , the young physician de- termined to avail himself of a finishing course of lectures , and thus be better prepared for the ...
... practice of medicine in 1868. Having ac- quired a substantial foundation for the life work he had chosen , the young physician de- termined to avail himself of a finishing course of lectures , and thus be better prepared for the ...
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... practice . In medical literature . Dr. Geiger's name is one of the most familiar in the profession , and his writings carry un- measured weight on account of the recog- nized ability of the writer . He is a contrib- utor to the leading ...
... practice . In medical literature . Dr. Geiger's name is one of the most familiar in the profession , and his writings carry un- measured weight on account of the recog- nized ability of the writer . He is a contrib- utor to the leading ...
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... practice of law , spending the first two years with the legal firm now known as Lathrop , Morrow , Fox & Moore . At the end of the two years Mr. German entered the firm of Meservey & Pierce , as a partner , and the firm became Meservey ...
... practice of law , spending the first two years with the legal firm now known as Lathrop , Morrow , Fox & Moore . At the end of the two years Mr. German entered the firm of Meservey & Pierce , as a partner , and the firm became Meservey ...
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... practice , but was soon called to public position . In 1877 he was elected city attorney , and he was re - elected the following year . In this position he displayed great activity , and a reign of law and order suc- ceeded to one of ...
... practice , but was soon called to public position . In 1877 he was elected city attorney , and he was re - elected the following year . In this position he displayed great activity , and a reign of law and order suc- ceeded to one of ...
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Page 401 - That in the event of the passage of any act of Congress conflicting with the principles herein expressed, Missouri will be found in hearty co,operation with the slave-holding States, in such measures as may be deemed necessary for our mutual protection against the encroachments of Northern fanaticism.
Page 496 - The objects of the corporation, as declared by the charter and by-laws, are " to maintain a commercial exchange ; to promote uniformity in the customs and usages of merchants ; to inculcate principles of justice and equity in trade ; to facilitate the speedy adjustment of business disputes; to acquire" and to disseminate valuable commercial and economic information ; and generally, to secure to its members the benefits of co-operation in the furtherance of their legitimate pursuits.
Page 413 - The right to prohibit slavery in any Territory belongs exclusively to the people thereof, and can only be exercised by them in forming their constitution for a State government, or in their sovereign capacity as an independent State.
Page 413 - Territories with their property would be an exercise of power by Congress inconsistent with the spirit upon which our Federal compact was based, insulting to the sovereignty and dignity of the States thus affected, calculated to alienate one portion of the Union from another, and tending ultimately to disunion.
Page 140 - ... sides projected from the bottom of the boat to the water-line at an angle of about thirtyfive degrees, and from the water-line the sides fell back at about the same angle to form a slanting casemate, the gundeck being but a foot above water. This slanting casemate extended across the hull, near the bow and stern, forming a quadrilateral gun-deck. Three...
Page 540 - for excellence of work and for the establishment of the kindergarten as a part of the public school system'.
Page 413 - ... of power by congress, inconsistent with the spirit upon which our federal compact was based ; insulting to the sovereignty and dignity of the states thus affected ; calculated to alienate one portion of the Union from another, and tending ultimately to disunion. 3d. That this general assembly regard the conduct of the Northern states, on the subject of slavery, as releasing the slaveholding states from all further adherence...
Page 69 - The merciful man doeth good to his own soul : but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
Page 413 - That this general assembly regard the conduct of the Northern states, on the subject of slavery, as releasing the slaveholding states from all further adherence to the basis of compromise fixed on by the act of congress of...
Page 413 - African slave trade, made for securing the recovery of fugitive slaves ; any attempt therefore on the part of Congress to legislate on the subject so as to affect the institution of slavery in the States, in the District of Columbia or in the Territories, is, to say the least, a violation of the principles upon which that instrument is founded.