Anecdote of Lincoln Time Recounted by Harper's
A Harpers Magazine correspondent recalls a scene during Lincoln's early presidency when Spanish naval officers visited the White House mistaking a visitor for the President. Lincoln laughed, then praised the clever caller, joking about the offer to be his translator for just one office. The tale ends with Lincoln warning the man he might regret his bold gesture.
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Lincoln
Harpers Magazine
Jad
Tylich
Mr. Lincoln
United States
Papyrograph touted as cheap copying device for documents
The papyrograph, recently invented in Europe by a Mr. Zuccgto, patented fourteen months ago in American law, offers a fast method to reproduce manuscripts. It uses prepared paper, a chemical ink, and a printing press to create exact copies on white paper, with unlimited duplicates and indelible ink, eliminating proofreading and proof removal steps.
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Europe
Zuccgto
Suu
Francisea Alin
Marrying in France and its formalities outlined
A historical account explains French engagement customs and wedding rites. It details preliminary steps including parental consent the dowry and interviews with guardians, followed by a civil marriage and a later church ceremony with minimal religious requirements and required documents.
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Monsieur
Churgh
Chureereda
Heather
Bridegroom Presents and Bitter's Stomach Bitters
A fragment describes a wedding gift display including shawls jewels gloves and a purse with gold marked as about one percent of the dowry. The text then extols Tostetter's Stomach Bitters as a universal remedy aiding remittent fevers constipation nervous disorders and general debility with claims of potent botanical tonics and stimulating elements boosting resilience for workers exposed to harsh conditions.
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Appleton
Tostetter
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