The World Almanac and Book of FactsNewspaper Enterprise Association, 1909 The World Almanac and Book of Facts is a US published reference work and conveys information about such subjects as world changes, tragedies, sports feats, etc. It has been published yearly from 1868 to 1875, and again every year since 1886. The first edition of The World Almanac was published by The New York World newspaper in 1868 (the name of the publication comes from the newspaper itself, which was known as The World). Published just three years after the end of the US Civil War and the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, its 120 pages of information touched on such events as the process of Reconstruction and the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson. Publication was suspended in 1876, but in 1886 newspaper publisher Joseph Pulitzer, who had purchased The New York World and quickly transformed it into one of the most influential newspapers in the country, revived The World Almanac with the intention of making it a compendium of universal knowledge. The World Almanac has been published annually since. |
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... land overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the Great South Bay , with fine beaches ( the only extensive east and west beach on the Atlantic Coast ) , unexcelled for surf and still - water bathing ; the central section is level though in ...
... land overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the Great South Bay , with fine beaches ( the only extensive east and west beach on the Atlantic Coast ) , unexcelled for surf and still - water bathing ; the central section is level though in ...
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... land do you own or how many acres of land do you rent ? IF YOU ARE NOT A STOCKHOLDER AND WANT THE MOVING PICTURES SEND ME 10 CENTS In silver or stamps to pay postage , etc. on Moving Pictures . I will mail this wonderful Moving Picture ...
... land do you own or how many acres of land do you rent ? IF YOU ARE NOT A STOCKHOLDER AND WANT THE MOVING PICTURES SEND ME 10 CENTS In silver or stamps to pay postage , etc. on Moving Pictures . I will mail this wonderful Moving Picture ...
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... land , beginning with only thirty hens . To- day they have one of the greatest egg - producing plants in this coun try , and a business that , with 1,953 hens , paid last year a clear profit of more than twelve thousand dollars . The ...
... land , beginning with only thirty hens . To- day they have one of the greatest egg - producing plants in this coun try , and a business that , with 1,953 hens , paid last year a clear profit of more than twelve thousand dollars . The ...
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... Land Forces of Europe . ............ . 333 .314-318 351-352 .. Lowest Point .... Intimidation Laws .... .109 Lands , Public , în U , S ............ . ......... . 150 Marine Corps , United States ... Iowa Election Returns ....... 662 ...
... Land Forces of Europe . ............ . 333 .314-318 351-352 .. Lowest Point .... Intimidation Laws .... .109 Lands , Public , în U , S ............ . ......... . 150 Marine Corps , United States ... Iowa Election Returns ....... 662 ...
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... Land Measure .. 597 Theatres , New York City..704,733 256 Theatrical Runs ... 466 Theological Schools in U.S .... 470 ) 98 Theosophical Society , The .. 139 Thermometers ..... .303 , 739 Thirteenth Army Corps Ass'n.542 79 Three - Legged ...
... Land Measure .. 597 Theatres , New York City..704,733 256 Theatrical Runs ... 466 Theological Schools in U.S .... 470 ) 98 Theosophical Society , The .. 139 Thermometers ..... .303 , 739 Thirteenth Army Corps Ass'n.542 79 Three - Legged ...
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Page 84 - The unity of government which constitutes you one people is also now dear to you. It is justly so, for it is a main pillar in the edifice of your real independence, the support of your tranquillity at home, your peace abroad, of your safety, of your prosperity, of that very liberty which you so highly prize.
Page 84 - If, in the opinion of the people, the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers, be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected by an amendment in the way which the constitution designates. But let there be no change by usurpation ; for though this, in one instance, may be the instrument of good, it is the customary weapon by which free governments are destroyed. The precedent must always greatly overbalance in permanent evil, any partial or transient benefit which the use can at...
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Page 84 - Observe good faith and justice towards all nations; cultivate peace and harmony with all. Religion and morality enjoin this conduct: and can it be that good policy does not equally enjoin it? It will be worthy of a free, enlightened, and at no distant period, a great nation, to give to mankind the magnanimous and too novel example of a people always guided by an exalted justice and benevolence.
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