Lincoln and the Proclamation Tale in Old Letters
A fragmented scrapbook of Civil War era notes recounts pressures on Lincoln before the Emancipation Proclamation. It blends anecdotes of Robbing and Nicolay, political tension, and references to Peter Gemed Master, with stray items about a globe model exhibit in Paris and a patent medicine endorsement from Baltimore.
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G. C. Robbing
Washington
Republican Party
Lincoln
Rubbina
Ofice Af
Nicolay
Lingula
Bobbiye
Robbins
Lancula
Peter
Soulita
Robting
Qaucola
Roblans
Aluhards
Dovbins
Kork ‘Pribrae
Villard
Cotard
Seyry
Tissandier
Tiisa Knge Ephere
Paris
Baltimore Herald
Fragmented fragments mix in stray historic notes and garble
An OCR like jumble combines names, places, and ads with distorted phrases. References to Mount Auburn Cemetery Edwin Booth Jay Gould and a university college appear amid stray medical terms and odd spellings. The text resembles a messy clipping with scattered fragments and no clear single news item.
What is a Billion in Old and New Systems of Count
A fragment discussing the meaning of billion across English and French scales, noting a billion seconds equates to about 31 years, and comparing large numbers to inches, miles, and sovereigns. It mixes historical references and whimsical calculations to illustrate vast magnitudes.
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United States
United State
Mercy Bessemer
Epigon
Edison
Cmcaco
Minister's Otirion Advocates Equal Rights and Duty
The minister from Trinity M. E. Church argues for women’s suffrage and equal rights, noting women’s natural rights in politics and that support should be judged by circumstances. He cites learning by self effort, critiques lecturing in schools, and references notable figures and debt figures while warning against overstatement.
Wealth Left in Trust and State Interference in Wills
A discussion on how much the state can affect a deceased person’s will and who benefits. The piece notes trust creation, large fortunes kept intact for one heir, and the social obligation toward wealth distribution, with references to California cases and notable names.
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Bakertore
Npt
Jimes Us
California
Oueliduen
Jay Cowl
William
Vandvriut
Wrgeceuk
Sears
Dkitigers
Utah
Ceriocom
Let the Dog Live Says Medical Authority on Rabies
Dr Bartytuan Chreagu of the Lhe Tribune argues against immediate killing of a dog that bit a person. He says hydrophobia is not contagious and cannot be caused by a dog bite unless the dog shows madness within two days to weeks. If the dog remains calm, the wound can be treated normally. preserving the dog allows doctors to determine the bite’s risk, with exceptions for highly vicious dogs managed by a physician.
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Lacen
Bartytuan
McIe
Courtesy Toward Women In London Gains Noted Respect
A London convention of women interested in temperance work drew 150 American delegates and filled two hundred London pulpits on opening Sunday. The event showcased growing global interest in reform, with the press in Britain largely dismissive while New York journalism praised the achievements and courtesy of coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
New York
Leslie
Great
Uritain
Ctharactier
Jourpa
Lundos
Prominent Actress Aids Women Solve Womb Trouble
Desperate letter from a well known actress praises Lydia E Pinham s Vegetable Compound for relief from severe uterine and related health issues. She describes past pain and fear, then claims renewed health and daily improvement after following the product s guidance and advertisements.
Fashion’s Frills Describe Lively 19th Century Apparel Trends
The article surveys women’s fashion, noting fewer stock collars, ribbons with floral embroidery, and silk waistlines. It describes a blue India silk Manpesesh style with velvet bodice, deep V neckline, lace, and embroidery, plus organza and lace trims, shirring, and decorative chip braid hats with ribbons, bows, and loops.
Religious denominations membership totals and names
An OCR read lists numerous denominations with member counts and societies including Tae Temple, Twe Old Mennonites, Primitive Methodists, Mennonite Brethren in Christ, Zion Union Apostolic Methodists, Amish Mennonites, Original Freewill Baptists, Brethren, Old Catholics, Apostolic Mennonites, Independent Methodists, General Isplista, Armenian church, i'ismonth Brethren, United Baptists, Evangelist Missionary Methodists, Orthodox Friends, Quakers, Congregational Methodists, and a drowning incident involving Thomas Melorly and Misa Mowery at Wirnipia Beach, Virginia.
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Tue Primitive Methodists
Tne Mennonite Brethren In Christ
Tue Zion Union
Apostolic Methodista Dumer
Tur Amish Mennonites
Tur
Freewill Baptists
Tur Brethren
Dankards
Tae Old Catholics
Tue Apostolic Mennonites
Tur Independent Methodists
Tar General Lsplista
Armenian Church
Tar I'Ismonth Brethren
Tar United Maptists
Tar Evangelist Missionary Methodists
Orthodox Friends
Twe Congregational Methodists
Catalina Pigeon Post Poises Island Communication Link
A historic note on Catalina Island establishing a daily carrier pigeon service between Avalon and Los Angeles to relay messages during the summer. The system promised fast deliveries, supplementing telegraph and telephone lines, with birds and lofts expanding to meet demand and support local press dispatches.
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Los Angeles
Avalon
Cataling Island
San Francisco Chronicle
Gbte
Oswald Zalin
Ton
Whiel
Lenuwa
Dela
Catalina
Daily Press
Zubv
Cattle that Traveled Far Aboard From Australia to London
Seventeen oxen transported from Australia to London showed a profit of about £10 per head after costs. The voyage, lasting sixty two days, yielded an average sale price of about £9 per head with transport and care around £6 13s. The cattle arrived in good condition due to careful feeding and exercise, suggesting future live cattle shipments may grow.
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Australia
England
London
New York
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Hallalo
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Wayld's Dispensary Medical Association
Bornalo
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Mount Auburn Cemetery
Cambridge
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As¢Housesair
Jay Gould
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Caton
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Otirion
J.J. Leek
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Lhase
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Ibis
Spencer
Russia
Germany
Italy
Spain
Austria-Hungary
France
Lie Northwest Magazine
Duluth
Buffalo
Phiadelphia Times
Et Ois Heard
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Tspcqal
Rowty Ant Huralet
Pia
Syhrotn
Aly
Pie Lia
Wontan
Wonver
Pinkham
Lion
Pin
Leorus
Lydia E. Pintham
Tae Temple Society
Twe Old
Wisler
Wirnipia Beach
Thomas Melorly
Misa Mowery
Reece
Catalina's Pigeon Post
Eloy Alfaro
Campesdor
Ecuador
Alfaro
Tii- Lcteseas
Callac
Tron Bitters
Tle Ake
Sundat and
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Commercial Advertiser
Sunday Advertiser
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Evers
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Park Now
Star Times
A.J. Tower
Boston
Mass
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