Lincoln the common man who led a republic’s birth
The account traces Abraham Lincoln from his Springfield law office to national leadership. It highlights his crucible moments from the Missouri compromise repeal era, Cooper Union address, and 1860 nomination, to his White House stance toward slavery, his humbling humility, public baths of opinion, and devotion to his children amid the Civil War.
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Washington Navy Yard
Lincoln
Congress
General Land Office
Springfield
Tlmois
Stephen A. Douglas
Senate
Douglas
New York
Cooper Union
Chicago
William H. Seward
White House
Opnion Bath
What Women Love A Pretty Breakfast Cap Gift Idea
An unusually pretty breakfast cap in taf feta silk is offered as a gift idea. It features crisp plaited taffeta frills and a supporting crinoline with thin silk lining. The piece pairs with a collar and matching vestee, reflecting the era’s favored neckwear.
Pretty Powder Bowls and Baskets for Christmas Gifts
The article describes red and green crepe paper powder bowls and baskets for Christmas gifts. Each item features holly decorations and layered petals, with examples including silk plaited baskets and puffed covers. The four pictured pieces include doll motifs and a glass bowl with a porcelain figure.
Lace and Satin Neckpiece with Vestee and Lace Chemisette
A stylish neckpiece combines wide satin ribbon with Vai lace forming a vestee and collar. A small V shaped chemisette sits inside the vestee, both edged with narrow lace for a refined finish.
Christmas Holders for Pins Featured in Toy Scene
A baby will be served and his mother delighted at Christmas with small gifts for holding safety pins. A doll and basket hang from ribbons in the picture. The doll has rings on its feet hands and belt to hold pins of several sizes. The basket contains assorted pins.
Swamp-Root Kidney Remedy Ad
An advertisement touts Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root as a leading cure for kidney liver and bladder ailments. It promises rapid mild effects and urges trial by sending ten cents for a sample from Kilmer Co. and to mention the newspaper.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Accounting for It
Mrs Passy, who hates fast driving, arrived after a motor trip looking like a thundercloud. I suppose that was because her effort drove at lightning speed.
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Passy
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claim and Contact
Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims to cure catarrh or deafness caused by catarrh with a internally taken liquid that acts through the blood on mucous surfaces, reducing inflammation and restoring normal conditions. Circulars free. available at all druggists. B. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
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Hall
B. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Where It Happened in a Book Quote
A brief quotation notes a love unspoken between a rich woman and a poor bachelor, ending with the twist that the scene occurred not in town but within a literary work. The line contrasts social classes and secrecy as a narrative device.
Tone up your liver with Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills
A terse promotion claims Wrights Indian Vegetable Pills tonify the liver aiding digestion. It suggests gentle action to improve food assimilation and overall health.
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Wright
The Way of It and Brief Exchange on Bridge
A short exchange about losing money at bridge last winter. One person admits not playing, followed by a humorous remark about a wife who does. A second item promotes Cuticura Toilet Trio with brief advertising lines. A final quip questions whether dancing is poetry of motion.
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Mr. Lightfoot
Miss Cayenne
Fletcher's Castoria Ends 30 Years Signature Claim
A vintage health ad urges careful inspection of Castoria bottles for the advertised signature claim In Use for Over 30 Years. The notice emphasizes trust in the familiar remedy for infants and children and its recognizable branding.
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Fletcher
Prison Baseball Teams Keep Saturday Sunday Games
Prison baseball teams like Sing Sing in the Mutual Welfare league play on home grounds with bleachers for spectators. They won more than 95 percent of their games last season against visiting teams from New Jersey and Connecticut. The Eastern penitentiary in Philadelphia also maintains a strong team and has produced many skilled players.
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Sing Sing
Mutual Welfare League
New Jersey
Connecticut
Eastern
Philadelphia
Tin supply from South China threatened by mine closure
No tin from South China may cut off supply soon. The Yunnan district, once able to yield about one quarter of world demand, now is credited with only one twelfth. Current mine returns do not justify operation of the mines.
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Yunnan
South
China
Prominent State Resident Credits Dr. Pierce Remedy
Mrs. Florence Cooper describes severe feminine trouble after motherhood with weight loss and backache. three months bedridden. She started Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and regained health, weight, and strength with no recurrence.
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Ausurn
Dr. Pierce
Florence Cooper
Delevan Street
Doctor Pierce Medicines Endorsement From Syracuse Woman
Mrs. E. M. Hickox of No. 124 East LaFayette Avenue reports relief from kidney and rheumatic back pain after using Doctor Pierce's Anurie Tablets and Pleasant Pellets. She says she can straighten up now and feels fine, endorsing the medicines as O K.
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Syracuse
Eatonic Named Life Saving Stomach Aid
Mrs. Hila Smith declares Eatonic saved her life after severe acid stomach misery. The advertisement claims Eatonic quickly neutralizes acidity and gases, with a post meal tablet for fast relief and ongoing stomach health to prevent future problems. A big box is offered with a druggist guarantee.
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Eatonic
Hila Smith
Alaska Appeals to Youth in Capital Cause
The Alaska Capital urges youth to apply Doctor Kilger’s idea that prudence belongs to bold youth and adventure builds individuality. It calls on the next generation to finish the pioneers’ work, using ready materials and the foundation already laid.
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Greeley
Alaska
Doctor Kilger
Trinity College
North Carolina
The Clumsy Boy Sparks a Murder Story
A reader recalls a young helper causing a galley to fall while handling a major murder tale. Others defend the boy, saying he was merely delivering bad news.
Notable Wakeful Paths To Fame
A concise reflection on fame where few achieve lasting renown, while many remain obscure. The line suggests that waking to acclaim is rare, and most people miss the spotlight as they go about ordinary life.
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James Morgan
Abraham Lincoln
Thomas
Nancy Hanks Lincoln
Hodgenville
la Rue ‘County
Indiana
Illinois
Fort Sumter
John Wilkes Booth
Frederick Douglas
Willie
Tad
Holiday
Eastern Penitentiaries
South China
Indian River
Titusville Bank
Indian River Orange Company
Titusville, Florida
Virginia Textile Mfg. CO
Suffolk
Great Northern Territory
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