Lincoln Birthday Reflections and Lincoln Shrines Compared
An opinion piece recalls Abraham Lincoln as the ages pass with Lincoln birthdays on February 12. It notes pilgrimages to Lincoln Shrines in Springfield and the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, compares Washington and Lincoln, and recounts Lincoln’s views on slavery and the Emancipation Proclamation.
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Lincoln Memorial
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Washington Memorial
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Mississippi
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New Orleans
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United States
Stranger aids brother with satchel in Springfield boarding house
On a train journey a Stranger carries the narrator’s brother's satchel to a boarding house gate in Springfield. He introduces a young friend with a felon and asks Mrs. Smith to offer shelter while the man recovers. The dialogue recalls the book’s social and political climate and Lincoln.
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Springfield
Lincoln
Douglas
Abe
A Bit Clumsy Edith- How Does Jack Make Love
Edith asks about romance while Maarle offers a blunt reply on style and skill. The dialogue explores awkwardness and humorous missteps in intimate situations.
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Edith
Jack
Maarle
Shave With Cuticura Soap Ad Claims Benefits
Advertisement promotes Cuticura Soap for shaving bathing and shampooing. Claims no mug residue slimy soap germs irritation and waste even with twice daily shaving. Presents soap as a single multipurpose product for skin health.
Paid in Liberty Bonds Pell Divorce Bargain
In a courtroom exchange a lawyer’s fee was paid entirely with Liberty Bonds owned by the husband. The husband, Pell, asked what he gave the lawyer to obtain the divorce and the answer was all the Liberty Bonds he owned.
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Pell
Stop Child’s Cough Kemp’s Balsam Ad
A vintage notice urges rapid treatment of a child’s cough with Kemp’s Balsam to prevent progression to croup. It claims the medicine is safe for children and urges purchase at stores for 30 cents.
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