Lincolniana and Lincoln legends of wartime mercy described
A retrospective on 1920s Lincolniana and biographers Carl Sandburg and W E Barton. It debunks legends such as the sleeping sentinel pardon and recounts Barton findings on the Bixby letters, the five Bixby sons, and Lincoln’s limited role in mercy while detailing preserved true acts of clemency.
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Elmo Scott Watson
Braham
Lincoln
George Washington
Illinois
Carl Sandburg
Abraham Lincoln
William FE. Barton
Sandburg
Stuart Sherman
Western Hemisphere
W. E. Barton
Barton
Lydia Bixby
Bixby
Boston
War Department
Henry C. Bixby
Gettysburg
Edward Bixby
Chicago
George Way Bixby
Petersburg
Sleeping Sentinel
William Scott
Company K
Third
Vermont
Chain Bridge
Potomac
William F. Smith
Scott
Smith
McClellan
Lee’s Mill
Henry C. Fuller
Company Co
New York Volunteers
Rowland C. Kellogg
Orlando Kellogg
New York
Hank
Congress
Kellogg
White House
Fuller
Charles L. Hagar
Young Kellogg
We Take It The Situation In The East
A man intent on emigrating stops before a news agent and reads a placard about the situation in the East. He enters and declares they come for that situation, dismissing the agent’s remark about state affairs. The agent protests but the man remains determined to take it.
Chic bantam hens model new feathered dress
Mrs Bantam shows off a chic new dress to Mrs Buff Orpington in a lighthearted poultry scene. The humorous exchange highlights style choices among the birds as they pose in their feathered outfits.
Money and Mood in The Long Green
A playful exchange questions why money is called The long green. Drew suggests the phrase reflects how cash affects feelings, noting people feel short and blue without it.
Suffering Charity Conversation Reveals Doubtful Aid
A woman claims she collects for the suffering poor and visits homes to talk with those in need, while a man questions whether the sufferers are as distressed as some believe. She remains firm, asserting her long conversations confirm their plight.
Army cooking pride sparks domestic clash
A newlywed quarrels over kitchen skills as the husband boasts military kitchen training while the wife retorts she can merely warm beans, highlighting a humorous clash of expectations after the honeymoon.
Talk Softly Clarences Witty Take On Double Jeopardy
The dialogue frames a comic view of double jeopardy as a man facing conflicting orders from wife and mother in law. Clarence asks for meaning, his father explains with a joke about domestic pressure and conflicting advice.
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Clarence
Regretful Observation on Politician Reliability
Washington Star quotes Senator Sorghum noting eminent politicians double cross one another and that a statesman may value unreliability as his best asset. The remark frames a cynical view of political strategy and trust.
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Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
Maud Bravely Confronts Mouse in Brief Quip
A light exchange shows Maud facing a mouse with calm humor. A companion jokes about fear and a cat, creating a playful, domestic moment captured in a newspaper snippet.
Weren't Damon and Pythias the Most Remarkable Insep Arables
A playful exchange hints at legendary pair Damon and Pythias as unmatched friends with a twist about Mrs Damon and Mrs Pythias. The dialogue frames a timeless tale of loyalty and rumor among companions.
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Damon and
Pythias
Inconsiderate Voice Over Shipboard Mishap Rumor
A rattling phrase from a Collier’s item hints at a sensational incident during a bridge party. The text mentions a vehicle collision and a dramatic exclamation “Good heavens.” The wording suggests a gossip column or caption fragment rather than a full report.
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Collier’s
Cooperative farming growth and market size in 1925
Co operative farm groups reported 2 700 000 members at year end 1925. Considering overlap and inactivity about 2 000 000 farmers participated in co operative marketing. Total business of these associations reached about 2 400 000 000 dollars for 1925.
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Department of Agriculture
Bayer Aspirin Ad Warns Buyers to Look for Bayer Cross
A vintage advertisement urges consumers to buy only genuine Bayer Aspirin by checking for the Bayer name on packaging or tablets. It warns that imitations may be unsafe and notes Bayer’s 26 years of physician- prescribed safety. The ad stresses saying Bayer at purchase.
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Lincoln
Freeman Thorp
Thorp
Bayer
Village Circles Curse Over Joseph Deaths in Swiss Village
Eight men named Joseph have died violently in Unter Aegert, Zug, over recent weeks. Villagers, believing a name curse is involved, pray for relief from the ominous pattern haunting the community.
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Unter Aegert
Canton
Zug
Joseph
Anoint Eyelids With Bal Bam Advertised
An advertisement promises eye refreshment and strengthening by nightly use of Roman Haye Bal Bam. The notice directs readers to send inquiries to 872 Pearl St N for further details and purchase.
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Pearl St
Irate housewife accuses grocer over potatoes
A sharp exchange occurs when a young housewife complains she was cheated after receiving Trish potatoes she suspects were grown in Michigan. The grocer questions the claim, as the wife asserts the order was incorrect and prompts a heated dialogue in the store.
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Michigan
Objection Removed Arthur Darling Marriage Teases
Olive dismisses a marriage proposal with humor while Arthur notes the couple won't share kitchen duties. The exchange hints at playful reconciliation and domestic expectations in a light, human moment.
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Arthur
Olive
Cole's Carbon Salve Ad Promotes Quick Burn Heal
An advertisement urges readers to keep Cole's Carbon salve to stop pain from burns or cuts and heal without scars. Available at druggists in 30c and 60c sizes or from J. W. Cole Co. in Oak Park Illinois.
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Cole
J. W. Cole Co
S. Euclid Ave
Oak Park
Ill
Politeness Quote Sparks Father Son Exchange
A light exchange from Stray Stories features a father asking about politeness and a witty reply that frames politeness as concealing thoughts. The quip reflects social manners in a compact, humorous vignette.
Critics say balance favors harsher critique past half
A debate notes that criticism should be allowed but capped near fifty percent of discourse. Proponents warn against excessive negativity while opponents urge fuller scrutiny across arts and public affairs.
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