Youthful Lincoln statues honor early life and Hoosier youth
An article surveys youth era memorials to Abraham Lincoln, noting the newest statue in Fort Wayne by Paul Manship. It centers on an 1892 interview with Dennis F. Hanks, Lincoln cousin, recounting Lincoln’s childhood in Indiana and Kentucky, early reading, schooling, and character shaping.
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United States
Garfield Park
Chicago
Dixon
Cincinnati
Ohio
Louisville
Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
Fort Wayne
Ind
Lincoln
Paul Manship
William E. Barton
Albert J. Beveridge
Carl Sandburg
Dennis F. Hanks
Robert McIntyre
Mattoon
Ill
Dennis
Hardin County
White House
Abe
Mr. Lincoln
Nancy Hanks
Thomas Lincoln
Indiana
Spencer County
Linkhorn
Baptist Church
Sinbad
Washington
Henry Clay
Pearl essence from fish scales for car finishes
The New York Times notes that fish scales from sardines and herrings are processed to extract pearl essence used in creating pearl finishes for costly automobiles and imitation products. Fishermen now collect scales sold at 4 to 10 cents a pound as demand grows with new uses.
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New York Times
Look Who's Here Chocolate Cascarets Arrives with New Flavor
An old favorite candy laxative styled as Chocolate Cascarets adds a new flavor while continuing the slogan They Work While You Sleep. The ad notes the product supplements the existing line advertised since the early 1980s.
World Do Move Death and Taxes In Inevitability
Quote reflects on inevitability of death and taxes with a notion of paying in installments. Poetic aside on mortality and finance across time.
California Fig Syrup Story Promotes Trusted Remedy
A Los Angeles mother touts California Fig Syrup as a reliable aid for her son Leroy Young’s childhood stomach and bowel issues. The testimonial claims quick relief from constipation biliousness and repeated use for colds and upset stomachs. The ad appeals to mothers noting the product’s 50 year reputation and the word California on the carton to ensure genuineness.
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Leroy Young
Georgia St
Los Angeles
Leroy
California
Class Distinctions Declared By Science Group
The American Association for the Advancement of Science voices a satirical view on social status based on home features. It claims upper class status for homes with hard wood floors and many possessions while noting lower class status for homes heated by stoves with soft wood floors and small rugs.
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American Association For the Advancement of Science
Advancement of Science
Atchison Globe
Mid West Refining Co Ad Seeks Old Gold Teeth and Jewelry
An 1858 established ad by Mid West Refining Co. offers immediate cash for old gold teeth broken jewelry watches silver and diamonds. The notice provides the Chicago area address 85K West 104 St and promises refunds if dissatisfied.
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Midwest Refining Co
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Blackbury
Crick Bank
Illinois
Decatur
Thomas
Union
Elmo Scott Watson
Lencseln
Tisnisville
Ruy
America
Rins
Ceres Ave
New York
Mose
St. Louis
Teo Aten
Dean
All Id Ist Ocs
Boyd William Hursan
Wise
Miami Beach
Florida
Roney Plaza
Ocean Front
N.E.T. Randy President
Edward B. Jouffrat
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