How Lincoln Beat Seward in 1860 Nomination
Vivid reminiscence from John S. Keyes of Concord about the Wigwam convention scene in Chicago when Lincoln edged Seward for the Republican nomination. The account recalls roll calls, last minute scheming, and the push to unite the party behind Lincoln with Andrew and Evarts aiding.
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Concord
Massachusetts
VDGE
John S. Keyes
Chicago
Abraham Lincoln
George Ashman
Lincoln
Seward
Harper's Weekly
Cooper Institute
Ilinois
Mary Lyon Hall of Fame Pioneer for Women’s Education
Mary Lyon, born February 28, 1797 in Buckland Massachusetts, died November 7, 1879 in South Hadley Mass. A longtime teacher she conceived in 1830 a seminary for girls and then founded Mount Holyoke College, serving as its head for life, envisioning rigorous education for women.
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Mary Lyon
Bueckland, Mass
South Head of Mass
Mount Solyoke
Miss Lyon
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow A Portrait
American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow known for lasting fame both in the United States and abroad was born in Portland Maine on February 27. He died in Cambridge Massachusetts on March 24 1882 after graduating Bowdoin College in 1825 and teaching at Bowdoin and Harvard. His major works include Voices of the Night The Song of Hiawatha Evangeline and The Courtship of Miles Standish with popular shorter lyrics like A Psalm of Life The Children's Hour The Bridge and The Day is Done.
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Henry Wadswortht Longfellow
Portland
Cambridge, Mass
Bowdoin College
Bowdoin
Harvard
Hiawatha
Evangeline
Miles Standish
Mail order catalogs boost town trade and demand
The piece argues that mail order catalogs, while serving their issuer, help local merchants by stimulating consumer wants and illustrating a full range of merchandise with indexed details and price ideas for unfamiliar goods. It notes catalogs support home trade and guide stock decisions when direct quotes are unavailable.
Park a Beauty Spot in Sea Cliff New York
Street Commissioner Ganzenmuller led a cleanup of Central park Sea Cliff with dead chestnut trees removed and lumber repurposed. The park is leveled graded paths laid out and grass seed to be planted increasing nearby property values.
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Central Park
Sea Cliff
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Vilage
Great Secret Reveals Uncle’s Rich Ambition
Charlie asks to be rich to be pampered, while Uncle-Well and others react in a faded family dialogue. The exchange centers on a secret wealth and the desire for affection within a household.
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Charlie
Weather Prognosis Tied to Husband’s Rheumatism Joke
In a light exchange a wife quips that her husband’s rheumatism foretold rain, noting they always knew when to expect rain when he had it. The joke relies on the old belief linking rheumatic pains to weather changes.
King Drag Construction Improves Dirt Road Surfaces
A Nebraska Agricultural note describes the King drag built from planks to crown and smooth earth roads. It covers plank selection, brace setup, blade angle, and operating tips for varying traffic, weather, and soil moisture to reduce dust and improve endurance.
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Breeder's Gazette
J. W. Chase
Nebraska Experiment Stastation
Nebraska
University Farm
Raised beaches and caves on Arran island Scotland
The West of Scotland island Arran shows a raised beach geology with caves now above water. A remote cave is used as a shelter and home by a family gathering whelks for a precarious living. The cave has beds cooking utensils and a homelike interior despite isolation.
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Scotland
Islind
No cries In Berlin and a tale from a tram
A fragment from a London Tit-Bits scene on a crowded tram ends with a conductor apologizing as Pelham avenue proves farther than expected. Progress Magazine notes Berlin quiet streets with no cries and the hammering of construction as a sign of growth. The Chicago Journal recounts giraffes captured by long cords and weights, often when young, as the timid animals resist methods.
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Pelham Avenue
London
Berlin
Cnfes
Chicago Journal
Balloon history and early experiments rise on paper
The piece traces the Montgolfier brothers and the first hot air balloon of June 1783 a 35 foot bag inflated over straw fire. It notes hydrogen gas adoption credited to M Charles in Paris and outlines the move toward modern balloon use.
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M. Charles
P Aris
Perpetual Devotion to Business Is a Shirker’s Excuse
Stevenson argues that constant focus on business justifies neglect of public spirit, neighborliness, and faith. He contends business cannot be deemed the sole important duty a man has, warning that using work as an excuse is shirking broader responsibilities.
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Stevenson
Burns and Fame and Egypt in a London Globe era note
The excerpt cites Burns predicting his birthday would be revered like famous events in almanacs, comparing himself to Bunyan. It also cites a London Globe essay mocking Pharaoh and praising Cromer’s rule in Egypt, reflecting literary humor and imperial interest of the period.
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Gavin Warmilton
Thomas A Kempis
John Bunyan
Aberdeen
Bothwell Bridge
Egypt
Blackburn
Isto
England
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London Globe
Nut talk on diet ends in doughnuts
In a humorous exchange the Meat Eater says nuts disagree with him while the Vegetarian asks which nuts were used. The Meat Eater then mentions doughnuts as a food item. The Boston Transcript frame suggests a light, dialog style.
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Boston Transcript
Beebs and Banter: Barrett’s Trade Bulletin Sparks Letter
In a lighthearted note The Scrap Book recounts John Barrett head of the international bureau of American republics gives Mexico bee trade praise claiming Mexican bees are stingless and docile. A Missouri farmer’s sharp reply labels the bulletin false highlighting cross border commerce rhetoric. The column also reprints Marcus Petersen on charity and brotherhood.
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John Barrett
International Bureau of American Repulses
Barrett
Mexico
United States
Missouri
Pittsburg
Judge Ballard Stops Marathon Lawyer With A Note
In a court tale from the Washington Star, Judge Ballard asks his brother John to curb Lawless’s six hour closing. John writes a note offering bourbon at Revere House. Lawless departs the bench, telling the court he leaves the case with the jury.
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Washington Star
Not Guilty. Tweedledum Faces Local Magistrate
Tweedledum stood before the local magistrate charged with obstructing traffic by gathering a large crowd on Ditchwater street on the 20th inst. He claimed he wore a birthday tie and had no intent of comic entertainment.
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Tweedledum
A Match For the Bishop In Welsh Disestablishment Debates
In Flintshire a Welsh deacon introduces David Lloyd George as the match for the bishop of St. Asaph in the Welsh disestablishment controversy. The crowd erupts in laughter and applause as Lloyd George faces the bishop’s remarks.
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Lloyd George
St. Asaph
Flintshire
Carnarvon Boroughs
Ie _ hass come here to reply to what the bishop of St. Asaph
St Asaph
A Frank Critic
A wealthy widow with a kind heart wonders why a handsome colonel would marry a plain woman. Her Scottish servant William contemplates the portrait and replies that it must have been heaven's will.
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