Paved the Way for Lincoln
Willard James recalls Charles Sumner Gerrit Smith and Edward Everett as pivotal figures in anti slavery sentiment. Sumner opposed the fugitive slave law and Kansas Nebraska policy while Smith bankrolled anti slavery efforts and Everett represented conservative scholarship aiding Lincoln’s rise.
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White House
Charles Sumner
Daniel Webster
United States Senate
Tie
Senate
Kansas
Preston Brooks
Gerrit Smith
When Lincoln Died. A Poem by James A. Edgerton
A 1910 poem reflecting universal grief at Lincoln’s death. The piece lauds Lincoln as a blend of strength and mercy, a symbol of liberty, and a lifelong leader who united the nation and aided emancipation. It portrays him as a unique, godlike figure whose death marked the loss of an immortal.
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Lincoln
Uberty
Unsure fragment hints at Lincoln era abolitionist views
The readable text suggests a discussion about reconciliation and taking sides, mentioning an abolitionist and the growth of Lincoln. The fragment is incomplete and readability limits prevent a full summary.
Haurritd Home Sees Secession Claim During Visit
A fragment reports a woman named Sona Carolina declaring secession while visiting in the South. The piece mentions a linealn figure and an intimate friend's wedding line during the visit, with unclear dates or places.
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Sona Cawrolida
Linealn
Sith
Louis James Delivers Majestic Henry VII Revival
Louis James returns to Shakespeare with a grand Henry VII revival praised for versatility. The actor shifts from Ibsen to his first love, delivering pomp and regal staging. Aphie James leads the supporting company, noted for strong reputation and prior collaboration.
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Louis James
Ibsen
Shakespeare
Lord of Assumption
Henry VII
Aphie James
Waterproofing Fabrics With Celluloid Coating
A Scientific American note explains soaking fabrics in a celluloid solvent mixture such as acetone ether or amyl acetate to form a thin film that waterproofs the material. Repeating the process or using stronger solutions thickens the coating, enabling washing without water absorption. Linen treated after starching can be washed with soap and water without removing the starch.
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Scientific American
Uses of Tungsten Ore Found in Canada
Tungsten ore, first noted for lamp filament use, also serves in tungsten steel and tungstates for dyeing colors, weighting silk, and fireproofing cotton. Recent discoveries of tungsten ore have been reported in several parts of Canada.
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Canada
Wildfire at the Grand Theater Next Thursday Night
The comedy Wildfire by George Broadhurst and George Hobart comes to the Grand Theater next Thursday night. Production promises amusing entertainment with Will Archie starring as the diminutive comedian and Pauline Hall as Mrs Barrington, with reliable supporting players.
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Grand Theater
George Broadhurst
George Hobart
Betty
Aberdeen Theater
Will Archie
Our Lincoln A Tribute From Boy To Great Man
A short verse series chronicles Abraham Lincoln from baby to president, praising his growth from backwoods boy to hero of battles and law. It frames his life as a journey of learning, strength, and noble character. The piece ends noting Lincoln as America's hero with a reflective question about his enduring fame.
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Lincoln
Woodchopper
Lincoln's Modesty Quote on Early Life
John Locke Scripps sought Lincoln's life materials in 1860 and Lincoln replied it is folly to attempt to make anything out of his early life. He said his life is "the short and simple annals of the poor" and that is all anyone can make of it.
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Lincoln
Earth
John Locke Scripps
Linn
Scripps
Gray
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