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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1904
Page
2
Photographs of Abraham Lincoln show how photography in its infancy captured a man who declined to be ordinary. Over 200 engraved portraits exist, yet many are inferior copies with altered costumes. The expanding field offers a rich study of facial appearance across his career, especially with new early portraits recently found.
A fragment notes a Lincoln ambrotype taken about age 40 to 45, showing a well dressed, graceful pose with a calm, determined expression. The piece contrasts this early image with later famed photographs, highlighting aging and shifts in appearance before the Lincoln-Douglas debates. It references James T. Mitchell's collection and a pre debate moment in Chicago.
Public commentary followed Lincoln portrait studies by Juaticn Mitchell. One portrait by John Sartain aims to flatter the President, smoothing beard and expression, while another unknown Italian work titled Abroamo Lincoln shows head and bust with inscriptions about Lincoln as President.
A torn snippet evokes a Civil War era scene praising the Union's commanders from general to lieutenant, noting a leader’s tender moment with three kittens. The text blends admiration for military figures with an unexpected personal touch.
The article describes Robert T. Lincoln owning an early portrait of his father, likely from Lincoln’s first congressional term, noting its poetical likeness. It mentions several early Lincoln images, including a Chicago owned photograph from 1854, and a full length portrait tied to a debate scene. It recounts Lincoln’s gentleness at General Grant’s tent, comforting kittens and comforting Sickles amid Vicksburg events, as reported by Washington Star.
A historical note on Lincoln's habit of highlighting the common people during the Civil War era. A Western congressman apologizes for submitting a petition from uninformed constituents, and Lincoln replies that God loves the common people because he made so many of them.
Gen Dan Sickles recounted how President Lincoln showed tenderness and faith in Providence after Sickles was wounded at Gettysburg, describing Lincoln's compassionate response before Sickles was moved to a military hospital for treatment.
A historical portrait of Abraham Lincoln’s White House routine showing his daily greeting of soldiers. It notes his lifelong accessibility, personal interest in servicemen, and the lasting bonds formed through hospital visits, letters, and small acts of aid that earned him enduring affection from the troops.
A young soldier spoke with President Lincoln after seeking to enlist. Lincoln wrote a note allowing him to return home to his mother, praising his courage but ordering his homeward departure. Secretary Stanton arranged time furlough and transport. Post later rejoined the army after recovering.
A Sunday School lesson recounts Jesus healing a paralytic lowered through a roof in Capernaum, then forgiving the man's sins. The crowd marvels, questioning who can forgive sins but God, and Jesus proves his authority by commanding the man to rise and take his bed. The incident underscores faith, forgiveness, and the power of Christ in Galilee.
The text notes how casual oaths and exclamations like Mercy Goodness gracious can erode trust and respect. It argues that careless remarks may cost friendship, urging restraint to preserve love admiration and esteem.
In his autobiography Martin Luther recalls a beloved preacher, a tame robin, that daily "preaches" to him by alighting on his windowsill. He describes feeding the bird with crumbs, its journey to a nearby tree, and the robin's song as an expression of gratitude and faith.
A comic dialogue features Fred praising women’s ingenuity and Joe, with Fred humorously recounting Brank's gift of a penwiper mistaken for a new cravat during a Christmas event. In the second gag Brown argues a president deserves a second term to spare friends from disappointment, explaining his logic with a pun on terms.
A man called to thrash you but was told by the office boy that the target was not present. The office boy quoted the caller's polite reply and noted the absence. The brief reflects a light, everyday incident with a hint of workplace humor.
In a curious social exchange a newlywed bride recalls a late father in law and whispers about fragile bread and presble beliefs. George admits he learned the truth, as a friend probes the awkward topic and the couple navigates delicate family expectations.
A witty vignette depicts a captain at a bar who, after a nickel is laid down, faces a playful misunderstanding. The barkeep yanks the faucet, a bucket spills, and the captain, puzzled, questions why the smile and routine differ from the familiar.
A fragment quotes a man in a timid manner arguing that if the same amount of electricity had struck an automobile instead of Ajax, the shock would have changed the outcome. The dialogue recalls a daring act met with cautious counterpoints about risk and courage.
An old bachelor passenger snarls there is no marrying to heaven while a bride to be protests with whispered ardor. The Wintering bride nestles against her fiancé as she affirms the joy of marriage despite disapproving glares.
On a hot July day an elderly Black man pushing a brick barrow pauses to wipe away sweat and asks with forceful talk, Fo' the Land's sake, war waz yo January? The scene shows local color and a provocative historical voice.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer snippet recalls a church sermon praising handsome churchgoers and the appeal of pews, noting visitors are content with their seating and do not grumble about missing the best spots. The exchange highlights social humor about church etiquette and seating.
A child asks what a pantomime is and a parent explains a pantomime is silent. The lad responds that a piece without women would not be very interesting, highlighting a humorous exchange about theater and gender presence.
A man plans to marry a woman he does not know well, sparking reflections on marriage motives. The dialogue contrasts him with others who marry, suggesting he lacks deeper consideration of the relationship.
A terse anecdote describes a youth who smoked fifty cigarettes daily with no obvious harm, noting only the smoker’s death as the outcome. The account uses odd coinages and questions the link between habit and harm.
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