Lincoln's Thirst for Knowledge From Early Indiana Years
The article retells how a young Abraham Lincoln in Indiana pursued reading as a lifeline. Neighbors recall him reading by the fireplace after chores, writing with makeshift tools, and seeking knowledge to answer deep questions. Weems and Aesop’s Fables shaped his view of life, union, and freedom while he dreamed of a future beyond his father's expectations.
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Dewitt ‘J. Mason
Abraham Lin
Coln
Indiana
Jones’ Store
Gentryville
Abe Lincoln
Abe
Dennis Hanks
Dennis
Kentucky
Obby
Weems
Washington
Aesop
Alex
George Washington
M.L. Weems
Mmerlys
Mt. Vernon Parish
England
Chatham
Lincoln
Ike
Spencer County
Unclear OCR fragment hints at a judicial note
Fragmentary text shows a legal or court related line with names Lin and an unclear judgment or matter. No complete facts emerge beyond hints of a judgment or matter and references to Lin.
Inherent Poetic Sense Noted In White House Years
A fragment recalls a leader’s modesty and a later view of his poetry, noting how his return to Indiana after 15 years stirred restrained verse. A friend’s remark highlights contrasts between unpoetic landscapes and the emotional pull of place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Indiana
Senate votes 76 to 17 for US adherence to World Court
Washington reports the Senate approved the protocol pledging United States participation in the World Court by 76 to 17, with 93 voting and 62 needed for two thirds. The vote split among Republicans and Democrats, while Farmer-Labor Senator Shipstead supported the measure. The White House hailed the outcome as a Coolidge administration victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
League of Nations
James A. Reed
Missouri
Reed
Senate
Geneva
League
United States Senate
League Secretariat
San Domingo
Liberia
Permanent Court of International Justice
Bingham
Butler
Cameron
Capper
Couzens
Cummins
Curtis
Dale
Deneen
Edge
Ernst
Fess
Gillett
Goff
Gooding
Hale
Howell
Jones
Wash
Keyes
Lemroot
McKinley
McLean
McMaster
McNary
Means
Metcalf
Norbeck
Norris
Oddie
Pepper
Phipps
Sackett
Shortridge
Smoot
Stanfield
Wadsworth
Warren
Weller
Wililia
Ashurst
Bayard
Bratton
Broussard
Bruce
Caraway
Copeland
Dwdwardas
Ferris
Fletcher
George
Gerry
Glass
Harris
Harrison
Henih
N. M
Kendrick
King
McKellar
Mayfield
Neely
Overman
Pittman
Robinson
Ark
Ransdell
Sheppard
Bimména
Smith
Stephens
Swanson
Trammell
Tyson
Underwood
Walsh
Wheeler
Inberance
Hapublionae
Borah
Brookhart
Fernald
Frazier
Harreld
Johnson
la Follette
Mones
Nye
Pine
Ind
Schall
Watson
Williams
Blease
Shipstead
du Pont
Delaware
Greene
Vermont
Dill
Dem
White House
Coolidge
State Department
League of Nations Secretariat
Farm loan cancellations sweep Iowa farmers
Des Moines banks cancelled ten million dollars in farm loans to Iowa farmers following a ruling by the federal farm loan board. L A Andres, state banking commissioner, announced the action.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Lund Banks
Federal
L. A. Andrews
State Commissioner of Banking
Twenty seven Chicago lawyers face disbarment
Federal Judge Carpenter cited twenty seven Chicago lawyers to show cause why they should not be disbarred for unprofessional conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Carpenter
Bayer Aspirin Warning Ad and Hygiene Soap Ad Slant
An old newspaper fragment promotes Bayer Aspirin stressing genuineness and physician approval. It includes an ad for Cuticura Soap claiming multiple skin benefits and razor efficiency. A brief line asserts lighter head means higher bearing.
It Is One Thing To Talk And Another To Say Something
A brief reflection contrasts speaking with choosing words and action. It explores how intention meets expression in communication and the difference between stated ideas and actual statements.
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Booka
A. Lincoln
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Iui
U. K
World Court
Berlin
Reichstag
Hans Duther
Germany
BAYER
Cole
J. W. Cole Co
Rockford
Troy
Drosgiste
Polly
Veeree
Harrah & Stewart Broom
Mig
Dea Moines
Lows
Wrigleys
Be&t
Wrigley
YRBH
Loring Park
Harmon Place
Minneapolisa
Miam
Ozarks
Ozark
Solloitora
Bargalia
United Farm Agency
Wort
Kansna City
Pastor Koenigs Paa Epo Od
UNE
Blolay Llud
Koenig Medicine CO
N. Wells
Chigago
Busso Hg
W. F. Toung, Inc
Lyman St
Springfield
Mass
Orthwestern Yeast CO
Ted Wek Aahland Avye
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