Lincoln Douglas Debate Greatest in Our History
A retrospective on the Lincoln Douglas debates, praising their impact on public opinion and slavery’s fate. It contrasts Douglas’s popular sovereignty stance with Lincoln’s house divided creed, notes both giants’ mastery, and describes the open air forums that captivated the nation and shaped the era.
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Lincoln
Free States
North
South
Douglas
Indianapolis News
Congress
Senate
Illinois
Lincoln and Douglas United in 1861 Prelude to Crisis
A narrative excerpt recalls Lincoln and Senator Stephen A. Douglas standing near each other at Lincoln's inauguration era, Douglas supporting the Union before his June 1861 death. It recounts Lincoln's peaceful Springfield farewell, crowds at the station, his cautious address, and his plea for divine guidance as the nation faced peril.
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United States
Douglas
United States Senate
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Capitol
Stephen A. Douglas
Springfield
Incoln
Washington
How Doctors Treat Colds and the F
Doctors and druggists now recommend Calotabs a refined calomel tablet. Take one or two at bed with water and next morning the cold influenza sore throat or tonsillitis is gone. No salts no nausea no interference with meals. Family package 35 cents at drug stores.
Africans Pay Two Dollars a Year for Army Support
Each African pays an average of two dollars annually to back the army, reflecting a small but regular financial contribution within the colonial framework. The policy implies a steady revenue stream used to sustain military presence and operations in the region.
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Promises Relief and Health
Mrs C E Shipp of Texarkana Texas reports serious health decline midlife improved by Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. She praises relief from aches and pains and renewed health and urges trial at general drugstores with 10 cents for tablets or liquid and free advice from the Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo New York.
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Texarkana
Texas
Oak St
Stop That Itching With Blue Star Soap and Remedy
Cleaning the affected parts with Blue Star Soap then applying Blue Star Remedy stops itching and soothes skin conditions. Claims to heal eczema twister cracked hands poison oak ringworm sore feet sunburns and old sores. Soap 25c. Remedy 60c and 1.00. Star Products Co. Canton Texas.
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Star Products Co
Cantron
Texas
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