Youthful Lincoln Told by His Kin in 1892 Interview
Dennis F. Hanks, Lincoln cousin, recalls meeting Abe at age 24 hours and teaching him to read and write. He describes Lincoln’s boyhood in Indiana and Kentucky, his hard schooling, early books, and infrequent schooling but strong memory, with details of meals and rail-splitting life.
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United States
Garfield Park
Chicago
Dixon
Cincinnati
Ohio
Louisville
Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
Fort Wayne
Ind
Lincoln
Pant Manship
William FE. Barton
Albert J. Beveridge
Carl Sandburg
Hale
Dennis F. Tanks
Dennis
Flardin County
White House
Abe
Mr. Lincoln
Nancy Hanks
Thomas Lincoln
Indiana
The
Baptist Church
Sinbad
Washington
Henry Clay
Tie
Blackbury Briar
Thein
Crick Bank
Tlinois
Decatur
Nancy
Injured Ignacio in Mexican clash over alleged threat
A 26 year old Ignacio fought with a man after threatening a fellow Mexican. Police say Ignacio rushed away to avoid further harm, was pursued by officers, and an ambulance took him to hospital for bruises. The incident centers on a confrontation and a mistaken transfer to a hearse.
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Bulance
Ignacio
Wright
Tim
Costly jilting drives breach of promise cases in Britain
London reports a record up to $100,000 paid this year in jilting damages as more women sue for broken promises. Over fifteen actions set for the next court term. Brighton and London juries show large awards. One suit alleges a lover’s death invalidated a marriage pledge, upheld as personal and unfulfillable.
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London
Britain
Brighton
BOAC
Menoire Notcuokoowo
Foodie
Breich
Ncqenl
Id the Winner Ego Is Busted Eric Is Berserk
New York report describes Eric Maythaler a normally peaceful clerical man whose hidden id erupts while his superego battles it. He vandalizes phones, breaking 301 in midtown after a barrage of busy signals and nickel calls, and faces four months in a quiet cell to curb his id and restore self control.
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New York
Eric Maythaler
Mr. Flyde
Doctor Jekyll
Moytholler
Ile
Papa
Mr. Maythaler
Youth Refuses Robbery Plee to Save Lunch Fund
Two armed men confronted fifteen year old Lawrence Hellett in Chicago. He handed over 14 cents then fled. The boy kept a concealed watch pocket containing 31 dollars intended for the school lunchroom bank.
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Chicago
Lawrence Hellett
Gulliver Satirizes Party System and Heels in Royal Governance
The text mocks the party divide in a stylized LAHiput scene where two sides differ by their heels. It claims the king will rule with law and his imperial heels lower than court stilettos, noting the crowd favors the royal stance while implying a balance of power remains with the sovereign's side. An unrelated ad for Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets promises liver and bowel regulation.
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Gulliver
Mig Sazine
Jonathan Swift
Lahiput
Quote about stopping a dog and a mosquito’s song
A proverb-like remark asserts that halting a barking dog is simpler than silencing a singing mosquito, comparing two nuisances to highlight difficulty in controlling noise. The line suggests a humorous take on challenges in restraint and communication.
California Syrup of Figs Promised to Cure Child’s Appetite
A health ad claims stasis causes loss of appetite in children and praises California Syrup of Figs as a gentle colon stimulant. It warns against substitutes and suggests a nightly dosage plan to restore appetite, digestion, weight, and complexion.
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California
Can Be Overdone A Mind Open May Lose Convictions
A thoughtful warning about too flexible thinking. An open mind risks losing core beliefs when faced with conflicting ideas. The piece stresses balance between receptivity and steadfast values.
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