Lincoln extracts show varied views from police applicant essays
Roosevelts collection of Lincoln essays reveals a spectrum of impressions from hopeful applicants. Writings describe Lincoln as brave, wise, and a nation builder, while others misstate dates, roles, and events. Several claim his assassination. some confuse places and dates, reflecting uneven literacy.
Bearded Lady Defeated by Two-Headed Girl in Car Talk
In a Washington Star retelling a depot encounter, a man from a dime museum explains how the bearded lady was bested in a political argument by the two headed girl. The two headed pair argued over tariffs and the gold standard, ending the bearded lady’s talking spree. The man plans to buy the girl bonnets to show appreciation.
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Washington Star
Dime Museum
McKinley
New York
Everbody
Russell Sage
Depend Upon Him Baby Announcement Prompted by New Arrival
Mrs De Form directs that after a three week old baby the cards should go out to inform friends of the dear little fellow's arrival. John teases that the baby will announce himself. Philadelphia North American reports the exchange in light, domestic tone.
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Abraham Lincoln
Mississippi River
Lincoln Nebraska
United States
Long Branch
Garfield
Lincoln
Booth
Chicago
Caracter
Kentucky
St. Alaly
Do Fishes Feel Pain An Examination Of Fish Senses
The New York Sun discusses fish perception noting strong nerve sensitivity especially in the nose and extreme reactions to water movement. It argues fishes may not feel pain from injuries, citing examples of battles, wounds that heal, and a cod with a swallowed flounder spine showing little distress, while some injuries cause minimal impairment to feeding.
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New York Sun
Causes of Poverty From Kitchen Waste and Bad Habits
A fragment discusses wasteful habits in a household pantry and kitchen. It notes mice spoons, tarnished kettles, used brooms, rotting apples, open tea and jam boxes, dissolving salt, warped wooden ware, spoiled rice and coffee, dish towels misused, meat scraps thrown away, excess coal use, and bread crumbs wasted instead of puddings. It emphasizes thrift and proper storage to avoid poverty.
Hostetters Stomach Bltters Tested For Indigestion
A vivid old-time testimonial extols Hostetters Stomach Bltters as a fortifying remedy for indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims relief from heartburn flatulence biliousness and liver discomfort and adds that the tonic conquers malaria kidney nervous and rheumatic aliments with steady use.
Measles Outbreak In School Amid Bobby's Absence
Whimsical exchanges note a three day feverish stretch while all students except Bobby catch measles. The dialogue hints at disrupted schooling and public health concerns in a light local tone.
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Bobby
Germany's population hits 52 279 001 in census surge
Official statistics show Germany at 52 279 001 on December 2. The rise of 2 951 431 since 1890 marks an 18 percent gain in five years, a pace higher than most nations not bolstered by immigration.
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Germany
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