Lincoln's House Divided Speech Sparks Debate in Illinois
The article follows Abraham Lincoln's evolving stance on popular sovereignty and Douglas's shifting loyalties. It recounts Douglas's covert talks with Republicans, the Ottawa and Charleston implications, Trumbull's opposition, and Lincoln's decision to deliver the house divided line despite opposition from allies. The piece ends noting Lincoln's resolve to speak truth despite potential defeat.
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The Linguist's Lost Meal Go Homeward
A boastful linguist brags of fluency in many languages and plans to dine with a farmer and his wife. He impresses with multilingual quips but lingers in the wash house, then vanishes, leaving the couple to laugh at his deception and disappointment.
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Her Wist to the Dentist
An Irish maid in Washington sought permission for an afternoon off to visit a dentist. On returning the mistress asked if the tooth was filled and with what material. The reply hinted the feeling afterward was as if thunder and lightning, suggesting a dramatic outcome.
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Rosalie
Unruly Cavalry Recruit Scolded By Harsh Sergeant
A cavalry sergeant at a western post scolds a rookie for approaching horses from behind without speaking. He warns that the rookie’s mistake will make the horses lame and affect the squadron. The harsh exchange is recounted in Harper's Weekly.
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Harper’s Weekly
Paradoxical by Plain on contesting a will
The Baltimore American notes that contesting a will remains a lively yet dead fashion. The remark highlights public sentiment toward probate disputes as a recurring social fascination.
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Baltimore American
Pineules for the Kidneys advertised relief remedy
To those afflicted with kidney and bladder trouble backache rheumatism Pineules for the Kidneys brings relief in the first dose. Hundreds testify to remarkable healing and tonic properties. 30 days trial 1.00. They purify the blood. Sold by H. J. Moogh and C. P. Guenther.
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Withdrawal of Sunday Trains on Illinois Central Lines
Illinois Central announces discontinuation of Sunday service for train No 134 arriving south at 12 01 noon and train No 1388 heading south at 6 00 p m after Sunday Oct 1. Train No 805 Madison district departs 7 06 a m and train No 302 from Madison arrives 8 00 p m will end after Sunday Oct 25. Train No 305 to Madison will run daily except Sunday. Special Sunday rates will be dropped on the above dates.
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