Humble Cabin Lincoln's Early Home Preserved at New Salem
A feature on the Rutledge and Onsett era at New Salem near Decatur detailing the preserved Lincoln era log cabin, Rutledge Inn, and cooper shop. The article notes reconstruction efforts by the Old Salem Lincoln League, the relocation of original buildings to Petersburg, and the memorial hall housing Lincoln artifacts. It highlights Lincoln’s time as a grocer’s clerk and cooper, his wrestling, and New Salem as a symbol of American pioneer poverty and ascent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miltonk
Baten
Amertey
Abrahim Tarai
Barle W. Guys
Philadelphia Ledger
Henry
Ann Rutledge
Mie Tech
Lhe Min
Bavek
Iskt
Rercy and
Lincoln
Grovers
General Merchants
Abe
Game of
Hese
Yas
Sou Salem
Lanten
Averkoe Amerdaan
Clestrie
Linecoly
Salem
Yaris
Salam
Menry
Old Salem
Noni
Chamoran
Dames Thutledge
Mare Rikon Joy
New Salem
Cameron
Georgi
Ratledge
Souds Cavatinn
Sungamon
Kentucky
Georgia
Momias
Sungamoon
Decatur
New Salen
Rutledge Inn
Springfield
Onsett Cooper Shop
Tincoln
Angsling
West
T Hat Countey Store
Nicnois
New Sajem
Lincol
Gerry
Naw Siem
Peloraburg
Petersburg
Lincoln Associations
Old Salem Lincoln League
Gul Salem
New Cid
Mate Street
Wasnelavion
Owelve
Mary Todd
Amuttedge
Mount Vernon
Washington
Appeal for Friendship Across Divides in Lincoln Speech
A garbled OCR fragment reflects President Lincoln's inaugural spirit urging friendship and unity. It praises not being enemies but friends and vows to honor memories from battlefields to American hearts as the Union endures toward reconciliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angela
Ichneoin
Public Opinion Upholds Lincoln Quotation on Justice
A historically attributed sentiment reflects on public opinion forming on a wrong basis yet reveals a strong underlying sense of justice, invoking Lincoln as a model of civic virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Meow to Australia Aboard Ship and Field Lights for Pilots
A stray tale from historical papers describes a cat heard by an Australian after a telephone yawn and a meow. It mentions floodlights guiding pilots, with Nyadlights, landing fields, and imperial air routes to India and Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenectady
Vin
Australia
India
Africa
Air Ministry
Muscular Pains Due to Congestion Health Ad Includes Hoffa Liniment Remedy
Read about relief from muscular pains caused by congestion with Hoffa Liniment. The ad claims quick blood flow to the affected area with rubbing and a cloth soak for warmth. If not satisfied in 30 minutes, the druggist refunds the price. An 8 ounce bottle costs 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godrich- Gamble Company
Saint Paul
Minnesota
Life Saver Sut Goan Sets 612 Jives Record on Lake Hopatcong
Capt Sut Goan, longtime lifeguard at Lake Hopatcong New Jersey, cements a 22 season record by saying 612 rescues. In his years of service he has lived by his pledge and has earned only one gift a wristwatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sut Goan
Lake Hopatcong
N. A
Movida
New England Thrift Paper House in Massachusetts
A man built a house entirely of newspapers in Massachusetts. Floors rafters sills and roof used paper. walls and other parts formed from multiple layers. The structure withstood two-ton pressure and was strengthened with varnish. Construction took eight years by a single family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Massachusetts
Japanese policeman becomes OConnell after name change
George Francis Yamasheta, a Japanese born patrolman in New York, was granted permission to change his surname to O Connell after his name was erased from police rolls. He is the son of a Osaka boxmaker and a Welsh mother, marking him as the city’s first Japanese fish policeman in history.
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Jop
Toeloud
George Francis Yamasheta
New York
O'Connell
Yamasheta
Perdon
Osaka
Japan
Apt Pupil Mirror Gaffe Sparks Witty Exchange
A misread line shows a husband urging his wife to drive while she jokes about checking the mirror for approaching motor cops as she contemplates next steps. The exchange captures a quirky moment of domestic humor and miscommunication.
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White House
Abraham Lincoln
Ford
Humble
Middle West
Anna
Onsett Cabin
Rutledge Tavern
C. E. LE Crone
Vernon Parish
Leesville
America
Betty Crocker
Washburn Crosay Company General Mills
Ines
Minneapolis
NBC
Who-Woc
Columbia
KSCJ
WECO
KMBC
WBBM
KMOX
KOIL
Monarch
Hyssop
Piper
A. Kinnieka Ea
Milywankes
Dot
Boschee
Boschee’s Aca
Ranta Mowles
California
Mparte
Hamical Works
Patebogue
Nyko
Eran &Chatley
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