Anecdotes of Washington Lincoln Beecher and Stevenson
A collection of humorous reminiscences and dialogue featuring George Washington and General Lee, Abraham Lincoln’s pragmatism, Kitchin’s anecdote about a judge, Dr Giles on a stingy Chinaman, Henry Ward Beecher’s restaurant quips, and Charles H. B. Brookfield on Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde origin. The tales mix mischief, wit, and character portraits across historical figures and authors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Edward Everett Hale
Monmouth
General Lee
Washington
Lee
Changes on the Northwestern rail line detailed
President Marvin Hughitt announced the purchase and control of the Fremont Elkhorn and Missouri Valley railroad now part of the Nebraska and Wyoming division of the Northwestern system. CG Cairns is named general passenger agent, with Omaha and Chicago offices. Several other appointments followed as the company reorganized its Nebraska Wyoming division and related freight and passenger roles. When a man runs short in his accounts he tends to run long in his travels.
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Northwestern
Marvin Hughitt
The
Chicago and Northwestern
Fremont, Elkhorn and
Missouri Valley Railroad
Nebraska
Wyoming
South Dakota
Nebraska and Wyoming
Northwestern System
Gardner
CG. A. Cairns
Chicago
Cairns
J. A. Kuba
Elkhorn
Omaha
W. H. Jones
J W. Munn
The Bow of Orange Ribbon Romance in New York Era
In May 1774 the tide of destiny rises amid British American tensions. Hyde and Katherine face peril as family death and a London peddler expose rumors about Hyde’s affairs, revealing a confrontation that tests fidelity and property at Hyde Manor.
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New York
Hyde
Katherine
England
London
America
Lord Paget
Mr. Hervey
Duke of Richmond
Boston
Paget
Capt. Hyde
Lady Capel
Tye
Arabella
Grandmother
Jack Capel
Jack
Hyde Manor
Joris
Gier
Suffolk
Lord Suffolk
Bow of Orange Ribbon and a Wife's Quiet Resolve
Katherine, torn by past deception and a hidden life with Hyde, discovers a crucial letter and a sealed parcel in a wakeful moment of fear and faith. She resolves to stay with her child, distrustful of a London plot, while the bow of orange ribbon and a long-cherished love letter anchor her in a costly, defiant fidelity.
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Katherine
Lady Suffolk
Hyde
Praven
Jorla
Joris
Lady Capel
Lettice
Ma‘dam
London
Lord Paget
Kate
Capt. Lennox
Escritoire
Mephisto
Suffolk
Bram
Katherine Hyde
New Gutta Percha Tree Found in Amazon Valley
A Brazilian trader discovers gutta percha rich balata trees near Para and along the Amazon drainage, promising cheaper, abundant supply. The sap is bled rather than tapped like rubber, yielding high volumes per tree and enabling single workers to produce far more gum than many rubber-workers.
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Amazon
Guianas
South America
Para
Fully Covered With Tragic Telegram of Death and Doubt
A woman informs a distant friend by telegram that her husband is dead and notes that coverage was insufficient. The note reveals how insurance adequacy is tied to a grief stricken moment. The quote highlights how straightforward integrity stands out amid deceitful behavior.
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Joseph
Prosperous Kansas farmer credits Dodd's Kidney Pills
Freeland Kansas March article profiles N H Mead, a Harber County farmer who moved from Clarence New York thirty four years ago and harvested over 140 acres of wheat last year yet suffered kidney and bladder trouble until using Dodd's Kidney Pills. He reports rapid relief and praise for the remedy. Also notes Allen’s Foot Ease and broad home seeker ads plus miscellaneous quips and ads about butter color and sayings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeland
Kan
Harper County
N. H. Mead
Clarence
N. Y
Kansas
Mr. Mead
Dodd
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dr. Parker
Abraham Lincoln
Seward
Lincoln
Kitchin
North Carolina
Hank
Tom
China
Giles
Henry Ward Beecher
Bowery
Beecher
Adam
Dr. Beecher
Charles H. B. Brookfield
Stevenson
Dr. Jekyll
Mr. Hyde
Samuel Creggan
Samuel
Scot
Creggan
Texas
Lone Star State
Katy
Wainwright Bldg
St. Louis
Amelia EF. Barr
Olivia
Doda
Ompany
House of Representatives
Darkoy
Darkey
Correspondents
Massachusetts
Colton
Guizot
Allen
Draggiata
Olmated
LeRoy
Homeseekers
Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Ry
Tennessee
Kentucky
Alabama
Georgia
North
Jamphiets
FF. Smith
Trafic
Nashville
Tenn
Lawrence
Jemima
Eracers
Tam Sure H'lao
Thos
Inbbins
Maple Street
Norw N
Web
McCarthy
R. McCarthy
Jefferson, Ta
Skebloff
Omlg
Toledg
Lucas County
Prank J
Cheney
Mr. Chaney &Co
Toledo
Hall
J. Cheney
Cheney & CO
Hal
St. Jacobs Oi
Lares
Ewe Regatek
Kramer
Pansies, Inc
Quedlinburg
I.N. Kramer. & Son
Cedar Rapids
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Pacific Coast
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Union Pacific Line
St. Paul
Beardlesa
Payer
Opie
Victoria
Canada
Sieiride
Atlan
Ottawa
Congoly
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