Lincoln as Lawyer and Public Figure in Illinois
A historical portrait of Abraham Lincoln as a principled lawyer in Illinois, detailing his modest practice, devotion to justice, and respect from peers. It highlights his analytical skill, honesty, humor, and fairness, plus his early friendships with David Davis and others, and views on his character amid the era’s political tensions.
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America
Lincoln
Springfield
Coutil
Ehair
Borsi
Geenson de Boecon
Anid
Mary Tseng
Fife
David Davis
Pov Oganay Sears Pudeo
David Daavis
Tie
Dade
Beniad
United States
Qaab
Dudie da
Godenst
Peperls
Hersehukck
Wien
J.incobesotesoas
Prem
Court of Justice
Due
Druimmond
Chicago
Tle
Sueh
Tfs
Miro Lincoln
Foliar
Sturthes
1St
Hnd
Shivers
Convers
Tao
Eistry
Qanedu
Stephen LT. Logan
Cother
Willian F. Tlerndon
Phe
Whitey
Tlerndon
Jadee Davis
Miro Lancoln
Wits
Lie
Kiewi
Tve
Metheny
Loecote
Henry
Lincolay
Eineoli
Qibaut
Horhelom
Ater Alibeean
Lincoln's Curious Legal Case Described by Lincoln
Wartime anecdote recounts Abraham Lincoln detailing a case about a widowed mother and her six children dash toward a moral dilemma. Lincoln notes the client’s right claim but questions the ethical path, advising caution and suggesting an alternative way to gain $600.
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Tle
Tito
Curious Springfield Murder Plot Case Reported in Letter
The fragment describes Abe Lincoln’s letter to Joshua Speed and a sprawling account of a Springfield murder mystery. It outlines a missing man Fisher, suspected murderers Archibald and Willham, and a tangled chain of alibis. Town officials push for a body search and legal proceedings reflect rising tension in White and Warren counties. Lincoln’s letter to Speed hints at a broader national unease with dramatic crime rumors.
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Isi
Joshua PF. Speed
Kentucky
Quincey
Pais
Springfield
Dannii
Archibald
Fisher
Amd
Piears
Willham
Hina
Aveb
von de Now
Prenry
Chris
Mrad
Wallis
Warren Oeaunis
Ad Fisher
Betas Withent
Vili Gi Betopdes Overduster Jr
Visteon Ag
William Mine
Tfenvy
Tao
Suday
von Monts Afb
Chlonvy
Arcutbaid
Myers
Stpper Fisher
Missieg
Nik Ogee
Abd van Tues
William Aed Hients
Reys
Bisher
White Wielershien
Henry
Maxey
Denises Deere
Lingten
Aarel
Auad
Wiis
Cody
Speier
Pernet
Giob Logan
Hota
Nme Save Binadte
Seagate
Andy Miestitean
Tyne Tiger
Vaunies
Bbs
South Obey Ab Res
Edo
Gob
Gia
Aodaan
Bilekow
Witbany
Thas
Didtae
Aids
Piles Remedy Ad Claims Quick Relief
If you suffer from piles Man Zan Pile Remedy promises relief with the first application. Guaranteed. Price and seller details appear, listing Ti Moogk and C P Guenther among others.
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J Moogk
C. P. Guenther
Grim ceremony marks Charles V funeral rehearsal
Emperor Charles V secretly staged his own funeral in 1558 after retiring to Yuste. Dressed in black and in a shroud, he led the procession as priests sprinkled holy water, then returned to his chamber. The event allegedly hastened a fever that ended his life three weeks later in September 1558.
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Charles V
Spain
Netherlands
Philip
Charles
Yuste
Estrenmadura
Cardinal de la Marek
Difference Between Tangier Start And Veal Hash
Dialogue mocks a traveler's path to Tangier versus a plate of veal hash with playful mispronunciations. References to a Morocco bound traveler and a half calf joke appear amid a borscht of punny lines and a saluted performer.
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Tangier
George
Morocco
Amd
Professor Rex de Bote
Clarence
Chicago
Keeping It Secret. Village Postmistress and Telegraph Dashes
A fragmented dialogue shows villagers debating telegraph dashes and the price of pigs. The postmistress explains messages must be written in words or flowers to be sent, while Ubodge and Tlodge challenge the constraint and content.
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Tledge
Bel
Ubodge
Tlodge
Pamen
Baltimore American Style Political Discourse Cited
A clipped Baltimore American fragment reflects on speech and truth within political argument. It references Judge Tufte and urges parity and Republican principles as a sound basis for value.
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Tufte
Pineules for the Kidneys Promises Quick Relief
An advertising notice touts Pineules for the Kidneys as relief for kidney and bladder trouble backache and rheumatism with a 30 days trial for $1.00. It claims blood purification and lists El J. Moogh and C P Guenther as sellers amid testimonials.
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el. J. Moogh
C. P. Guenther
Saver items cleaned by thirty three
A garbled notice states cleaners sanitized items for thirty three dollars, claiming cleanliness and sanitary results, asserting pay and company assurance amid unclear details.
Grimsey on the psychological moment
Grimsey defines the psychological moment as the instant you receive a tip on a dead sure thing but lack the funds to back it, a concept noted by the New Orleans World in discussing decision making and risk.
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Freeport
J. S. Fisher
Homer Street
Dean
Doan
Emmett
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Grimsey
New Orleans
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