Lincoln’s evolving humanity and stubborn commonness
The biographer John T Morse Jr. argues that Lincoln’s life shows continuity from rough frontier roots to wide influence. Lincoln’s humor, debate, and neighborliness in frontier stores reveal a humane core that grows with experience. He is framed as uniquely receptive and expressive of humanity within harsh early conditions.
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Lincoln
New West
East
John T. Morse, Jr
Micawber
Frontier
Lincoln Proclamation and the Seed of Freedom
Robert G. Ingersoll recalls Lincoln’s path to emancipation. He notes the 1863 proclamation as the moment the republic’s cause became sacred and links Lincoln’s early empathy seen in 1831 New Orleans to that vow fulfilled for four million enslaved people.
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Lincoln
Republic
New Orleans
Robert G. Ingersoll
Lincoln's death house on Tenth Street still stands
The Washington house where Lincoln was carried after being shot at Ford's Theatre remains largely unchanged and bears a marble tablet reading PRESIDENT A LINCOLN, marking the historic site.
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Tenth Street
Washington
Lincoln
Ford
Lincoln Helps Boy On Steamboat Ride 1882 Tale
An 1882 San gamon river rise let a steamboat run high and Lincoln, then a tall youth, sheltered a boy friend named Cabaniss. He later wrote rhymes about the scene, one verse preserved by the family describing Illinois suckers and a boat's ascent. The song remained unpublished.
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Cabaniss
Abraham Lincoln
Sangamon
Lincoln
Lincoln Narrative Reveals His Absence Of A Great Policy
John M. Palmer recounts a Lincoln interview describing his lack of a grand policy and emphasis on daily duty. The Montana court notice follows, detailing 1891 terms and schedule in Jefferson Madison Beaverhead counties.
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Lincoln
John M. Palmer
Hiiness
Mr. Palmer
Buckingham
Connecticut
Palmer
Mr. Lincoln
Senator
Fifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Jefferson County
Madison County
Abraham Lincoln praised as a masterful, plain American leader
The piece extols Abraham Lincoln as a remarkable American figure born in poverty who rose to leadership through simplicity, study, and perseverance. It highlights his humor, melancholy, and strong sense of providence, noting his deep connection to the people and enduring patriotism.
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Abraham Lincoln
America
Euclid
Goldwin Smith
George Washington
Lincoln
Charles A, Dana
Housewire
Tar Hovstwirz
Warren St
New York City
Dillon National Bank Stockholders Meet Notice
Notice of a stockholders meeting of Dillon National Bank Dillon Montana to elect a board of directors for the coming year. Meeting at the bank parlors on Tuesday January 23 at six o clock p.m. By order of the board R J Meow cashier. Dillon Montana December 2 Tay e.
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Beaverhead County
R. Z. Tomas
Dillon National Bank of
Dillon Montana
Ite Bent Parlors
R. J. Meow
Demorest's Magazine Promises Family Entertainment and Value
A promotional extract extols Demorest's Family Magazine offering extensive reading for the home circle. It links palmistry lines to life, wealth, and health, touts art reproductions and a Daley painting, and urges subscriptions at $2 with $35 value, directed to W Jennings Demorest NY.
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Demorest
Venus
Great Vale
Daley
Demorest’s
Ito Fashion
Tonee
Phy
W. Jennings Demorest
East 14Th St
New York
Ata Qol
Jupiter
Lincoln’s Laugh Echoes Through Rooms in Story and Song
A fragment notes Lincoln as a great laugh a high musical tenor who enjoyed tales and songs. The reminiscence describes him listening with amusement, then moving about the room with an engaging, humorous presence.
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Lincoln
Nerve Pills Free Trial Promises Permanent Cure
Fragmentary ad text touts nerve pills with a free trial claiming permanent cures for nervous system disorders and chronic conditions. Poor readability limits details about claims or endorsements.
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Morse
A. Lincoln
Dangerel
Sergertes
Sealer
Hickory
Dillon, Mont
R. C. Halliday
VAL Blatz
Milwaukee Beer
Sar
Chass
M. Hammerly
Hillsboro
Ayer
Dr. J. 0
Ayer & Co
Lowell, Maza
Sonthy Mailon
NKCO
Portland
Dillon Drug Store
Postaffice
Sade
Poindexter & Orr
Arthur's
NEW Home Magazine
Oldest Home Monthly
Arthur’s New Home Magazine
South Third Street
Philadelphia
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