Lincoln's Dreams Foretell Lincoln Assassination Incident
A long reminiscence recalls President Abraham Lincoln telling bodyguard W H Crook of three nightly dreams of his impending assassination on April 11 12 and 13 1865. Crook describes protective failures at Ford's Theatre and Lincoln's final farewell words Good-by Crook as the president left the White House on April 14 and headed to the fateful theater.
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Work of Many Playwrights Office list sparks revival of dramatists
The Library of Congress copyright office advances a comprehensive two to three volume list of US dramas from 1870 to present. It estimates about 63 000 plays exist suggesting only one in fifty has ever reached the stage. The project includes authors translators adapters and copyright holders and may revive long forgotten works. Montana and Idaho implement a nine hour day for working women.
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Western Canada homesteaders promote independence and profit
J T Moore from Ontario built a 2800 acre claim at 20 per acre now valued 40. James Steel from Perthshire broadened into 1000 acres at 16 per acre after selling land at 25 per acre, now worth 40 to 60. H J Smith from Michigan farms 800 acres valued at 200 per acre, bought at 15. He argues free homesteads shield Canadian farmers from exploitation and high living costs, urging urban dwellers to study suburban realities and contact a Government Agent.
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Formation of Opinions in a Brief Exchange
A brief dialogue captures skepticism toward a president's speech. One speaker admits not reading the speech, while the other asserts dislike based on politics without reading. The exchange highlights casual public attitudes toward political rhetoric.
Kidney Backache Cured by Salts Drink
An old health column urges flushing kidneys with a mild salts solution to ease backache and urinary irritation. It advises drinking lots of water and taking a lithia based effervescent mix daily to keep kidneys active and reduce bladder weakness.
Trouble Is a S Printer Overtakes Fast Travelers
A witty quip about time and patience notes that speedsters are surpassed by those who wait on themselves. It suggests self discipline yields long term advantage over mere pace, using playful language and paradox. The piece emphasizes inner tempo over external hurry.
Russian statesman Tehelisheff rises from painter to power
Powerful Russian statesman Michael D Tehelisheff, architect of the current ban on vodka, is described as a peasant by birth who rose from house painter to mayor of Samara and now a millionaire. He stands over six feet four inches with a powerful build.
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U S Government Land Free in Arkansas Forest Reserve
Under a special act, 3,000,000 acres in the Arkansas Forest reserve may be homesteaded in 160 acre tracts free of cost. Lands are healthy and well watered with running streams. Send 25 cents for a state map and copy of the act to A Alexander, Locating Engineer, Little Rock, Ark.
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Travel banter sparks judge’s wry stock remark on oceans
Irene notes travel brings out all in oha while Tre agrees on ocean journeys. The judge quips that one never misses water until courts seize stock and squeeze it dry.
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No Change In Occupation Sparks Town Talk
The quote notes a man exhausted from farming and advised to switch careers, returning to town to practice as a fashionable dentist. A playful aside questions the shift as still tied to farming, with a burst of dramatic dialogue and a cheeky remark about suddenness in the scene.
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