Lincoln and the 1860 Republican Rise Promoted in 1859
The reminiscence traces Lincoln’s early campaign steps from 1858 to 1860, noting his growing national prominence as Democratic splits deepen. It covers his resistance to early nomination, key speeches across states, and the Chicago Republican convention where platform principles solidified the party’s stance on union, slavery, and federal power.
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Democratic Platform and Lincoln Nomination Narrative
The excerpt outlines sections of a party platform advocating statehood for Kansas and Nebraska, tariff policies, homestead laws, naturalization issues, and river harbor and railroad expansion. It then details the 1860 Democratic National Convention with Lincoln's nomination, Hamlin for vice president, and vivid observer recollections of celebrations, processions, and reactions across the country.
Lincoln on the national stage in 1860
A reminiscence recalls May 20, 1860 journeys from Chicago to Rock Island with crowds cheering Lincoln. The writer describes Lincoln’s ascent from hardship to national recognition, his modest life, and cautious political timing ahead of the November election.
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Leasant
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Abraham Lincoln
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Springfeld
Lincoln
State House
Tad
Mr Lincoln
Springfield
Advocate
JeEnian Bona
Hillside Cottage
Sparland
Consumption Cured Recipe Offered Free by A Noyes
Retired doctor A Noyes of 820 Powers’ Block Rochester offers a free remedy recipe for consumption bronchitis asthma and nervous debility. He claims a simple vegetable cure has cured thousands and will mail directions in German French or English to any applicant with a stamped reply.
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Hood & CO
Apothecaries
Lowall, Maen
A. Noyes
Rochester
Who Should Keep Mutton Sheep
Advice to farmers on mutton sheep raising from old pasture wisdom. It warns against brush land keepers and recommends avoiding Shropshire and Oxford breeds in favor of Cotewold and Hampshire Down, stressing that size and wool come from proper breeding and environment. The piece emphasizes natural laws, suitable feed, and cautious stock selection as keys to profitable mutton production.
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Shropshire
Oxford
Cotewold
Hampshire
Cail
Sheen
Bullard's Snow Liniment Ad Promises World Reach
This Florida period ad touts Bullard's Snow Liniment as penetrating and universal for humans and animals. It claims cures for rheumatism neuralgia sprains bruises wounds burns wounds throat sore chest and all inflammation after others fail. Sold by J. E. and F. A. Powell.
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J. E
F. A. Powell
Moorish Palace concession at fair promises gold treasure
M Stepanni receives concession to erect a Moorish palace at the world’s fair with a vault containing 15 000 000 in gold coin. The treasure will be secured by a fire and burglar proof vault connected to electric safety doors and guards ready to trigger a fall‑in vault if theft occurs. The palace site covers 200 by 250 feet with an estimated expenditure of 400 000.
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M. Stepanni
Btepanoi
Stepanni
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