Presidential Nicknames Through Early American Leaders
The piece surveys how American leaders from Washington to Andrew Johnson earned nicknames. It notes nicknaming as admiration or scorn, with examples like Long Tom for Washington and Old Buck for someone else, reflecting public sentiment and political tone of their times.
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Washington
Erica Bebool Tinental
Virginia
The
United
Buenata
Millard Fillmore
Millard Fillmore. Was Sreventt Called the “American Louis - Philip
Franklin Pierce
James Wised
Geliston
Serta
Andrew. Johnson
Confused Fragments Hint at Historical Political Parody
An unclear OCR fragment references Grover Cleveland, Benjamin Harrison, and William McKay with garbled phrases about politics and a hanging. It evokes period-era nicknames like His Grandfather's Hat and Baby McKee's Grandfather, but readable facts are limited.
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Grover” Cleveland
Benjamin Harrison
Baby McKee
William
McKay
Runyon Resigns After Twenty Six Years of Service
Charles W. Runyon resigns after twenty six years in the operating department, serving as general foreman and for years manager of the Plainfield exchange. The New Jersey telephony veteran, formerly of Elizabeth, ends his long association with the company.
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Plainfield Exchange
New
Elizabeth
Lay
Ok Sov Vick
New Yersey Telene Ptren
Runyon
Money in Mexico and cash use described in Herald text
The piece discusses Mexican money circulation and daily cash use among various classes. It notes people carrying varying sums, from modest pockets to hundreds of dollars, and reflects on the ease of cash payments versus credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Theexican Herald
Camual
Tatarita Jena
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