Dying Presidents and a Fourth of July Bond
By Elmo Scott Watson. On July 4 1826 in Quincy Massachusetts John Adams lay dying as John Quincy Adams hurried to his bedside. Jefferson's last letter and the Adams Jefferson friendship mark a unique moment in American history. Fifty years later Monroe Garfield and the nation faced death on Independence Day in their own eras and stories.
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Elmo Scott Watson
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Mass
Adams
John Adams
United States
Washington
D. C
John Quincy Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Monticello
Virginia
Continental Congress
Jefferson
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Seer Son
Thomas Randolph
Boston
New York City
James Monroe
Prince Street
Old Virginia
Ash Lawn
Charlottesville
University of Virginia
White House
James A. Garfield
Baltimore and Potomac
Charles J. Guiteau
Garfield
Elberon
Long Branch
N. J
The Iceman Walrus and the Keeper at the Zoo
The walrus loves cold days and a daily ice chopping routine with a kind keeper. The keeper collects the ice for the zoo ice house as the walrus enjoys swimming and feeling useful. Warmer days end the routine, leaving the keeper and animal awaiting spring.
Walrus and Keeper Get Daily Ice Reward
The fairy queen advises the keeper to reward Mr Walrus with a daily ice piece. The walrus is pleased to chill his pond and enjoy the treat as thanks for winter work, while the keeper and walrus celebrate the ice house as a fine place. The scheme brings joy on hot days.
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Queen of the Fairies
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Esau Wood Sawmaker Tale
A playful tongue twister about Esau Wood and his wood-sawing skill. The narrator notes Wood saws wood with a wood-saw that outperforms others, and recalls never seeing a wood-saw that would saw until Esau Wood demonstrated it.
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Esau
Little John Notices Crying Neighbor’s Child
Report mentions Little John seeing a neighbor’s child crying and asking why. The child replies the doctor took one of her teeth, but then says nothing.
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John
Stage Talk: Older Actor Warned Missed The Part
Old understudy recalls being told he is too late for a youthful role. The manager bluntly says the actor is about forty years too late to land the part.
Not Quite 100 Percent Car Complaint
A man recounts buying a used car and finding it makes noise in every part except the horn. The seller asks what is the matter and the owner explains the car is loud with rattles and clanks throughout, leaving the horn as the only quiet component. Hank O Keefe is mentioned as a disliked figure.
Conference Chat Prompts Bosses About Pennant Prospects
In a brisk exchange labeled as a conference with the office boy, officials discussed pennant prospects and the whereabouts of the boss. The brief dialogue hints at team ambitions and managerial oversight shaping the season’s outlook.
Chorus Girl Hair Report Questioned by First Chorus Girl
Second Chorus Girl disputes the claim, saying the hair report is false and unsubstantiated. The exchange centers on a gossip item about a chorus girl's appearance.
Cornbelt Q and A on Wedding Delays and Heat Suffering
A playful Cornbelt dialogue notes a friend suffering in heat and a question about delaying a wedding. The exchange jokes about continuing postponements and the idea of good luck versus bad luck in planning events.
Underworld Discoveries Spur Local Advertising
A Washington Star snippet shows Farmer Corritosses describing an underground scene and remarking on onlookers while noting they are advertising rather than reforming. The exchange highlights a quirky local voice and a hint of civic curiosity.
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Goldurn Corners
Elsie Reflects on Stars and Dandelions
Fanciful Elsie asks what the stars remind her as she imagines dandelions popping up everywhere. The caption suggests a playful, whimsical exchange typical of a childlike panel.
Most Trying Child Says He Is The Most Trying
Dialogue shows a child named Little John claiming he is the most trying child his mother has met as she asks why he thinks that and a nurse comments on effort.
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Hairpin Curve Mystery on Local Road
A reader asks where a famed hairpin curve is located after a tour guide mentions it. Local authorities respond there is no such curve and note the road has been straightened or altered.
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