The Democrat, Dearborn, Platte County, Missouri Friday November 21, 1890.
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In the editor’s column of my now defunct hometown paper is an explanation of why the paper began. What happened on the streets that I walk today fascinates me, so from time to time expect to see small town news from a century ago. The news of the world, Missouri, Platte County, and the social scene of a small town as our g-g-g-grandparents lived it starts here with the opening issue. The economy, two opposing political parties and an election that sent a clear message to Washington sound surprisingly familiar today.
The Democrat
R.N. Harrington, Editor
Salutatory.
“The Democrat” enters upon its
mission with this issue. As its name
signifies, it will be devoted to the in-
terests of the whole people, yes, its
course will be as emphatic upon all
vital questions, as the expression
rendered at the late election. Ever
mindful of a great victory won in the
interest of the masses over the grasp-
ing few, it realizes that to secure the
best results of this popular tidal
wave, the best thought of the coun-
try will have to be enlisted to solve
the problems confronting us. This
is apparent when we reflect that the
two great parties have been stranded
on the tariff question, the one in 1888
and the other in1890. Such a radi-
cal change in two years, is convinc-
ing that this is an unsettled question.
The democrats to hold their ground,
must choose the golden mean be-
tween these extremes. That a prop-
er settlement of this economic meas-
ure may be reached, is the hope of
the Democrat. This disposed of,
there are none others about which
our readers need have alarm or sol-
icitude. The Force bill may be set
down a back number. Free coinage
of silver, having had the support of
the Senate, will go through the next
House with a rush, and President
Harrison will hardly veto it, under
the overwhelming instructions fresh
from the people. The duties of the
times, as outlined by the sovereigns
of this grand country shall ever be
the polar star to the course of the
Democrat.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Why the Surgeon General is Interested in Your Family's Genealogy
Genealogy is one of the top hobbies in the country right now so while you're finding out if George Washington actually slept at your ancestor's house, collect your family's health history, too. Your descendants might really have reason to thank you!
From the Surgeon General's site: "Health care professionals have known for a long time that common diseases - heart disease, cancer, and diabetes - and rare diseases - like hemophilia, cystic fibrosis, and sickle cell anemia - can run in families. If one generation of a family has high blood pressure, it is not unusual for the next generation to have similarly high blood pressure. Tracing the illnesses suffered by your parents, grandparents, and other blood relatives can help your doctor predict the disorders to which you may be at risk and take action to keep you and your family healthy."
A web tool is provided at the site to gather family health history for you and your children: https://familyhistory.hhs.gov/fhh-web/home.action
Using My Family Health Portrait you can:
The brain tumor my son had successfully removed this month might have been a one-time health fluke but if not, it will be in my family's health history for future generations.
For more information visit http://www.hhs.gov/familyhistory/
From the Surgeon General's site: "Health care professionals have known for a long time that common diseases - heart disease, cancer, and diabetes - and rare diseases - like hemophilia, cystic fibrosis, and sickle cell anemia - can run in families. If one generation of a family has high blood pressure, it is not unusual for the next generation to have similarly high blood pressure. Tracing the illnesses suffered by your parents, grandparents, and other blood relatives can help your doctor predict the disorders to which you may be at risk and take action to keep you and your family healthy."
A web tool is provided at the site to gather family health history for you and your children: https://familyhistory.hhs.gov/fhh-web/home.action
Using My Family Health Portrait you can:
- Enter your family health history.
- Print your family health history to share with family or your health care worker.
- Save your family health history so you can update it over time.
The brain tumor my son had successfully removed this month might have been a one-time health fluke but if not, it will be in my family's health history for future generations.
For more information visit http://www.hhs.gov/familyhistory/
What to expect here
Lots of topics
A mixture, blend, and occasional fusion of topics ranging from local history including western Missouri Civil War, genealogy tips, family genealogy (sometimes with pictures), computer software finds, preserving family photos and memories, and those fun people met along the way. All from my perspective, of course.
There's so much in this world that, when found, has to be shared. This is my sharing place. My wish is that this will be a place you find something to share with others along your way.
A mixture, blend, and occasional fusion of topics ranging from local history including western Missouri Civil War, genealogy tips, family genealogy (sometimes with pictures), computer software finds, preserving family photos and memories, and those fun people met along the way. All from my perspective, of course.
There's so much in this world that, when found, has to be shared. This is my sharing place. My wish is that this will be a place you find something to share with others along your way.
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