Word: american
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...American Statesman and Am. Commonwealths, 85 cents per vol.; Von Holst's Hist., 5 bols., $14; Schouler, 3 vols., $4; Labberton's Historical Atlas...
...American Statesman and Am. Commonwealths, 85 cents per vol.; Von Holst's Hist., 5 vols., $14; Schouler, 3 vols., $4; Labberton's Historical Atlas...
...beyond the comprehension of the layman, is a very lucid exposition for the members of the profession. Mr. F. J. Stimson contributes a paper on "Trusts," in which he makes a very strong case against the irresponsible corporations which have grown up and become such a feature in the American business world. He points out forcibly the unfairness of permitting such institutions to continue under their present form. The practical experience of the Standard Oil Trust and of the Cottonseed Oil Trust are quoted as among the most glaring instances of this nuisance. Some interesting data about the Law School...
There is yet to be published a periodical devoted entirely to topics connected with the history of this country which can justly claim an equal footing with the Magazine of American History. The October number opens with a most interesting article on the origin of New York, a glimpse of the famous Dutch West India company, by Mrs. Martha J. Lamb. The sketch is copiously illustrated by quaint pictures of the city of Amsterdam and is told in that clear, pointed style characteristic of the well known authors. The second article is a chapter on Church History-the relationship...
...would lead to an extension of control over the Central American States...