How Lincoln Won His Wife and Other Tales of City Life
A column mixes anecdotes about Abraham Lincoln meeting Mary Todd and building a modest home with late 19th century social gossip. It includes a quip about a New York telegraph mix up and a joke about damp cellars in a real estate exchange.
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Lincoln
Mrs. Edwards
Mary Todd
Abraham Lincoln
Globe
Washington
Thomas Lewis
Leslie's Weekly
New York
Broadway
Neares
Acros
California
San Francisco Chronicle
House Hunter
Real
Boston Transcript
Try a Change and Charity Reflections
The excerpts present a Wisconsin senator’s generous charity and his joke about keeping donations under a monthly limit. Other passages urge kindness over misery and note the awkward moment a newly elected alderman faces when asked his occupation, with a quip about calling him a statesman.
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Sawyer
Wisconsin
Philadelphia Bulletin
Somerville Journal
Wrangling In the Choir Ends with Bell Tolling
A facetious music rack mocks a choir as the bells toll and demand a tune. The organ responds with stubborn insistence declaring it will not play. The Philadelphia Press frames the humorous domestic scene inside a grand music room.
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Philadelphia Press
Training School Opens with Large Enrollment at Chautauqua
The training school began Tuesday with full staff and strong attendance after Monday enrollment. Instructors listed duties from 8:00 to 12:40 with several teachers living at Chautauqua and commuting daily. Enrollment up to Thursday noon shows many names across counties, signaling a busy term despite holiday.
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CIA Tammar
Ainness
Miss Amidon
Sinneen
Miss Stout
Aaeer
Te Callahan
Wba Fancher
Chautauqua
Gittin Up in a North Dakota Morning
A humorous Bismarck Tribune verse describes a boy William waking to his father’s calls and a rapid morning routine. The narrative captures the sounds of footsteps, boot nails, and a clock striking as the boy hurries to dress and head downstairs.
Fargo and Masonic Day Curtain Rises Saturday
The event known as Fargo and Masonic Day will be highlighted by a special program on Saturday with preparations underway to showcase notable activities and planned attractions for attendees.
Miss Maude Lindsey to Sing at Chautauqua Week
Miss Marion Maude Lindsey a soprano from the state will appear at the Chautauqua for a week beginning Monday July 16. She is described as one of the most charming singers in the state.
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Marion Maude Lindsey
Maude Lindsey
Chautauqua
Candidacies Announced for Ramsey County Sheriff and County Officials
A vintage 1900s notice lists multiple candidates declaring for sheriff of Ramsey County with nominations pending at the Republican county convention. Also announced are bids for county treasurer and related posts as hopefuls seek party support across the district.
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Ramsey County
Mel Devils Lake, N. D
Republican County Convention
Rameay County
J.B. Cure
Charehs Ferry
N. D
J. A. Vam Liew
Im. J. Huger
E. P. Meanicx
Lyric Ladies of Chicago Plans July Concert Run
The Lyric Ladies of Chicago schedule performances from July 8 to July 15 featuring Miss Mionie Eaton Beaumont first soprano Miss Nellie Quick second soprano Miss Katherine Jones contralto and Miss Gertrude Sprague alto. They tour America and Europe and are praised as unrivalled by any similar organization with cultivated soloists and strong press notices.
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Lyric Ladies of
Chicago
Mionie Eaton Beaumont
Nellie Quick
Katherine Jones
Gertrude Sprague
America
Europe
Milar
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