Lincoln letter to Turner treasured across generations
A reproduced autograph letter by Abraham Lincoln to his lifelong friend Thomas J. Turner of Freeport Illinois is valued as a national historic artifact. The letter, written before the Civil War, has passed through Turner's family like an apostolic charge and is now owned by a Freeport man living in Chicago.
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Abraham Lincoln
Thomas J. Turner
Freeport
Ill
Illnois
Turner
Lincoln
Illinois
Springfield
Chicago
Famous Illinois Tavern Fades After 75 Years of History
The Kel ley tavern once stood between Danville and Urbana as a key stop on the state road from 1829. It hosted Abraham Lincoln and Judge David Davis in the 1850s and was famed for Kelley’s stories, turkey shoots, and social life before railroads led to its decline and final demolition to make way for a barn.
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Kelley
Ilinois
Danville
Urbana
Joseph Kelley
Abraham Lincoln
David Davis
Lincoln
Davis
Abe
Mr. Kelley
Wallace recalls Lincoln's first sight at Danville tavern
Dr Wallace recounts a 1850 Danville tavern meeting with Abraham Lincoln. He describes Lincolns imposing features and frequent improvisational wit that won contests, noting Lincolns future presidency and role as savior of his country.
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Lew Wallace
Abraham Lincoln
Danville
Wallace
Lincoln Then and Now in Baltimore American Verse
A poetic verse from the Baltimore American recalling Lincoln with vivid contrasts of tall ungainly features and later reverence. The piece praises his knightly tenderness, enduring stature, and the nation's shrine-like regard for him, calling him a model for humanity.
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Lincoln
Baltimore
Model of Lincoln's Only Patent
The government preserves patent No. 6469 granted May 22, 1849 to Abraham Lincoln for a river vessel lifting device using two collapsible bellows floats on the sides of a steamer. Inflation raises the hull from shoal water. deflation lowers the floats with a wind-up mechanism.
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Abraham Lincoln
Jas
Allying Women and Kidney Health through a Cure
Mrs. W. Q. Davis of Groesbeck Texas shares relief from back pain dizziness and headaches after taking Dean's Kidney Pills. She reports passing gravel stones and enduring improvement in back strength and overall health. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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W. QG. Davis
Groesbeck
Texas
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Early Jewish Senators in U S History
The article notes Simon Guggenheim as the sixth Jewish senator and lists predecessors: David Levy Yulee born in the West Indies who represented Florida 1840 to 1853. Judah Benjamin of Louisiana 1852 to 1857. Benjamin F. Jonas born in Kentucky who represented Louisiana. Joseph Simon of Oregon 1898 to 1903. and Isidor Rayner of Maryland chosen in 1904.
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Simon Guggenheim
United States Senate
David Yutes
Florida
West Indies
David Levy
House of Representatives
Senate
Judah P. Benjamin
Louisiana
Benjamin F. Jonas
Kentucky
Joseph Simon
Oregon
Isidor Rayher
Maryland
Cure Alleged by Cuticura Ended Child's Suffering
A Brooklyn mother reports eczema on her son began in infancy and worsened under doctors until she tried Cuticura products. She says after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent the child improved and is now twelve with smooth skin. The letter is dated April 16 1905 and signed Michael Steinman.
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Michael Steinman
Sumner Avenue
Brooklyn
N. Y
May Irwin Story About a Dirty New York Child
May Irwin narrates of a New Yorker child who baths rarely and wears filthy clothes. The child is sent home by a teacher to improve but returns in same condition with a sister asking if Rosie came to be scrubbed or educated.
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May Irwin
Rosie
Nervous Headaches Cured by Pink Pills Says Auburn Woman
Mrs. Addie Merrill of 389 Union Street Auburn Missouri suffered chronic nervous headaches with severe eye pain and weight loss. After trying other medicines she found relief with Dr Williams Pink Pills which improved appetite, weight and color and stopped the headaches. The pills cost 60 cents a box or six for $2 50 from the Dr Williams Medicine Company Schenectady NY.
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Dr. Willams
Faced with Odd Remedies and Witty Quips
A cluttered page advertises UIN AM FACELESS DYES for textiles and Mrs Winelow’s Soothing Syrup for teething. It promotes Pazv Ointment for piles with a money back guarantee and Garfield Tea as a household tonic. It ends with a Ben Jonson quote on human folly.
Pan thers and Grizzly Bears Fur Trade Ad
An advertisement for Shin Furs Pelts by McMillen Fur & Wool Co. of Minneapolis urges readers to write for prices. The text also includes aphorisms about funerals and Defiance Starch brand value, implying a catalog and light copy in a newspaper page segment.
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N. W. Hide & Fur Co
Minneapolis
Shin Furs
McMillen Fur & Wool Co
Minneapolis, Minn
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Jewson Senate Chamber
Ben Jonson
Carters
Pittle
Oklahoma
E. E. Wood
Newkirk
Lydia E. Pinkham
James Chester
W. 85Th St
New York
Pinkham
Sloans Liniment
Earl S. Sloan
Boston
Mass
F. Mayer Boot & Shoe Co
Milwaukee, Wis
St. Louis
Kansas City
San Antonio
S Antonio
South Texas
Southwest
G. A. Park
Gon. Im
Ind't Agt
Louisville & Nashville
Louisville, K
Rouare
Noesa Oranches
Cisco
Canada
Ottawa
E. T. Holmes
Jackson Street
St. Paui
Minnesota
W. W. Bennett
Life Building
Omaha
Nebraska
Eastern Washington Farm Lands
BIG Bend Land Company
Washington Street
Spokane
Washington
NAVY
Navy Recruiting Station
News Arcade
Des Moines
First Street
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Davenport
Victor Field
Dwiggins Wire Fense Company
Andiscoe
Lad
Veree'ucet Thompson
W. N. Uy
Des Moines NO
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