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The Journals of Lewis & Clark: July 24, 1805

by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark July 23, 1805July 25, 1805July 24, 1805 Wednesday July 24th 1805. Set out at sunrise; the current very strong; passed a remarkable bluff of a…

The Journals of Lewis & Clark: July 31, 1805

by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark July 30, 1805August 1, 1805July 31, 1805 Wednesday July 31st 1805. This morning I waited at my camp very impatiently for the arrival of Capt.…

Ballots: Types and History

by David Johnson Italian Origins of "Ballot" The word "ballot" comes from the Italian, "ballotta" or "little colored ball." In the 13th century some Italian communes used ballottas for votes.…

Joy and Payne: The U.S. Open Turns 100

Payne Stewart celebrates after sinking his 15-foot putt on the final hole to win the 1999 U.S. Open. Related Links The U.S. OpenLast year's US OpenJack NicklausTom WatsonTom Kite Ben…

Brewer's: Gooseberry

Fox Talbot says this is St. John's berry, being ripe about St. John's Day. [This must be John the Baptist, at the end of August, not John the Evangelist, at the beginning of May.] Hence,…