Jeffersons Birthday as National Holiday Proposal
A proposal from the Thomas Jefferson Centennial commission seeks creating a new national holiday on April 13 for Jefferson’s birthday. The plan aims to preserve Monticello, establish a Washington shrine with Independence records, and support the nonpartisan Jefferson Memorial Foundation. It notes Jefferson alongside Washington and Lincoln as national holiday presidents and highlights relics donated to Monticello.
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Congress
Thomas Jefferson Centennial Commission
Institute of Public Affairs
University of Virginia
Charlottesville
Jefferson
Monticello
Washington
Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation
Thomas Jefferson
United States
Lincoln
Mount Vernon
House
Springfield
Ill
Coolidge
Dawes
Nicholas Longworth
George P. McLean
Connecticut
Joseph T. Robinson
Arkansas
Simeon D. Fess
Ohio
Royal S. Copeland
New York
Finis J
Alexander B. Randall
Waterbury
Conn
Burton H. R. Randall
Chippendale
George Wythe
Virginia
America
France
Jane Randolph Jefferson
Fanny M. Burke
Alexandria
Victor Kauffman
The
Washington Star
Rose Gouverneur Hoes
Jefferson Committee
James Monroe
Martin W. Littleton
New York City
Jefferson House
High Street
Philadelphia
Caroline Sinkler
Agnes Morison
Ribbon sample sought in Missing Sergeant act
A London stage quip has a wife insisting the ribbon she sent out to match is the real concern, not a missing husband after twelve years. The dialogue captures a brisk farcical exchange reflecting theater humor and audience appeal of the Passing Show.
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London
Does Weakness Detract From Your Good Looks
Mrs EB Webb of San Francisco shares a testimonial about recovery from long standing backache and side pain after using Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. She reports renewed health and recommends the remedy to others. The ad urges obtaining the prescription in tablet or liquid from a druggist or writing for free medical advice.
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San Francisco
Calif
Dr. Pierce
President Invalids
Buffalo, N. Y
Substitute Jerry Do You Want Me To Come Over
Mae says yes and invites Jerry over as she admits loneliness since her goldfish died. The dialogue reveals a simple domestic moment and emotional distance implied by the missing pet.
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America
Les
Chenes
M. Tessier
Althor
England
Jefferson
Jerry
Mae
Babies Cry for Castoria in Historic Ad Card
An old advertisement touts Fletcher's Castoria as a safe teething remedy with being in use for over 80 years. It claims Castoria replaces Castor Oil Paregoric teething drops and soothing syrups, contains no narcotics, and carries a physician-endorsed seal with the genuine signature line.
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Fletcher
Thomas Nast coined donkey and elephant symbols for parties
In 1870 the cartoonist Thomas Nast originated the donkey and elephant as symbols representing the Democratic and Republican parties, shaping political imagery in U.S. history.
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Thomas Nast
How Mrs Weaver Was Helped With Lydia E Pinkham’s Compound
Mrs Lawrence Weaver of Mt Pleasant Pa describes weak health improved after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. After three to four weeks sleep restored and strength returned enabling her to care for three children. She urges others to Try the remedy and notes many women report similar benefits.
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Mrs. Weaver
Lydia EB
Pinkham
Lawrence Weaver
East Smithfield St
Mt. Pleasant
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia BR
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Jane Randolph Harrison Randall
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Italy
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Rue Serpente
Paris
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John Vaughan
Dion Cassius
Germany
Villers
Etat de la Literature En
Allemagne
le Seavant
Guill. Sturtz
Dionis Cassii
Durand
Yecole Polytechnique
Doctor Butler
John Ari Lloyd
Lloyd Library
Cincinnati
F. Andre Michaux
Edith Wycoff
M. Michaux
Patriotic Pilgritts
Liouticello
Fhoilas
Hall & Ruckel
Waverly Place
DR. Stafford
Hall & Rucker
Sorbonne
Lumbago
Bayer
W. H. Forst, Mfg
Scottdale, Penna
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