Notable Anecdotes and Quips from Historic Figures
A collage of anecdotes and lore features a literary aspirant composing to a critic, a witty exchange with a glass of water, Webster’s clock gag in Congress, von Werner’s Versailles satire, Lincoln’s sharp justice remark, Beau Nash’s odd wagers, Roosevelt’s Idaho book-store moment, and a note on the giant elephant beetle of Venezuela.
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Anton von Werner
William
Versailles
Iet
Listmarck
Frederick
Roosevelt
Adaho
Toosevelt
Ava
Venezuela
Endorsements Boost Herpleide Use by Competent Judges and Stylists
Letters from two beauty professionals praise Newbro s Herpleide for stopping hair loss and for use as a superior dressing. A Complexton Specialist from Portland endorses it, while a Seventh St Portland resident notes Sterpicide stops shedding and dandruff. A starch ad promotes Verlanon for softer finishes and cost savings.
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M Herpleide
Herpleide
Newbro
Bertha A. Prullinger
Complexton
Morrison St
Portland
Ore
Dodge
Carter
Sixth St
Ove
Fragmented ad copy on salts and fountains in Norwich
Underneath the town of Norwich are numbers of brinu springs used for salt preparation even before the Christian era. The passage references money, travel mockups, and a vague invitation to ask grocer for a product called JEDLANCE SPARC with limited clear details.
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Jedlance Sparc
Norwich
Amgtani
Mr Cramp Objects On Naval Turret Design Debate
Veteran shipbuilder Charles J Cramp condemns superimposed turrets on battleships citing handling and ventilation problems. He argues open top turrets would ease gun crew work, despite potential vulnerability from shots.
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Cramp
Charles J1. Cramp
Ling
Navy Department
Old and New News Balance in 1861 Papers
In comparing September 1861 issues of Werald Sun Tribune and Times, the piece notes sparse personal news then, versus today’s abundance of minor events. It cites NYT on General Corbin wed. Armouryment suggests marriage plans for Major General H. C. Corbin and Miss Raytla Patten in Washington on November 6.
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Werald
The
Sun
the Tribune
Times of Today
New York Times
Corbin
Washington
H. C. Corbin
Army
Raytla Patten
Plea for the Chinese and immigration debate in a nation
A fragment quotes Minister Wu arguing there should be no bar to Chinese students' entry and condemns sending educated youth back. mentions a Brooklyn docket and a broader demand for China to engage, highlighting immigration and education tensions of the era.
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Wu ‘Tine-lang
Pukin
China
Hat, Bug
Brooklyn Nagle
Swallow's Excuse in Prohibition campaign remarks
Dr Swallow a gubernatorial candidate for the Prohibition party gives controversial remarks about Mr Metroy and the dead President. He says the comments were political and not aimed at the deceased, but the public grief and anger make the utterances seen as insulting. The issue draws community attention and prompts responses from observers in Philadelphia.
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Swallow
Dr. Swallow
Prohibition Party
Vertain
MeWtroy
Swallow Thes
Menkinivy
Verona
Swidllow
Obier
Philadelphia
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Stolibeies
Xatory
London
Lnte Doweeeripress Produrfelt
Lisiarek
Vantel Webster
Senate
Mr. Webster
Hhe
John Jf. Littlefield
Abraham Lincoln
Abe
Lincoln
Beau Nash
Beau Pileding
Beau Bromier
York
Mr. Nash
Dean
Nash
Magnetic Starch Co
Ginalu
Neb
America
Dew York
Cincinnacii
Richmond
Old Point Caniturt
New York
Buffalo
Ph Conklyn
DO. Ry
Allen
Sampie
LeRoy
N.Y
Wall Free
Wile
Taber
Penria
Brooklyn
Y. Sent
Garfield ‘Ea Co
Putnam
Blulder
Eve
I. R. Tturtbos
Uculars
Royder Pood Co
Monon Ush
Chicago
Imureka Mfg. Co
Marthal, Mo
Love
Dorn
lIn
Ubeo
Amore
Omaha, Neb
Ellen Ripley
Ladies Aid
Grand Army of the Republic
No. 7
Both Ave
N. IX
Minneapolis
Minn
Lydia E. Pinkham
Enien Ririey
Lydia
Pinkham
McKinley
Hull
Devi
Fll
Catalag Frre
Tho
Witin
Jomuant
Cusey
Boole
Moines
Hiwn Mabe
Thais
Acenture
Merit.com
W. L. Dougine
Douglas
Van
Rw. L. Dongs
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