Lincoln and Everett in Gettysburg Address Echoes
The report recounts Edward Everett’s lengthy Gettysburg Oration and Lincoln’s brief, pivotal response. It notes Everett’s polished delivery, audience engagement, and the two-hour emphasis, with Lincoln’s appearance as a figurehead amid high anticipation and later applause. It mentions attempts to source parallels to the closing line about government.
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Iaan
Edward Everett
America
Nmnethe
Spiesh
Wills
Gettysburg
Lincolin
Asa
Everett
Grant
Lincoln
Ple
Westfield notices seek canvassers and local moves
The Westfield Herald seeks a young man or woman to canvass for subscriptions and offers an attractive proposition. Publisher contact R Hawkins in St. Louis with his son C C Hawkins reported seriously ill. A. Parker has sold his residence east of the railroad to E A Mollenauer and plans to move to Indiana south of Terre Haute. F P Moffett, ex Westfield Bank member, died at their elevator in Arkansas from heart failure. G Donald McDonald of Indian Refining in Lawrenceville was in town. a mining engineer who had recently been in Mexico was forced to leave after bandits shot him in the thigh.
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Westfield
the Herald
R. ©. Hawkins
St. Vous
C. C. Hawkins
L A. P.parker
E. A. Mollenauer
Indiana
Terre Haute
F P Moffett
Westfield Bank
Arkansas
G. Donald McDonald
Indian Refining Company
Lawrenceville
Mexico
Dr King's New Discovery Cures Persistent Cough
A promotional note claims Dr King's New Discovery relieves a stubborn cough, loosens the chest, and aids sleep. It cites Mrs A F Mertz of Glen Ellyn Iowa praising six weeks of other care with success. The ad promises money back if it fails and lists 60 cents to 1 dollar prices.
Blind Doctor Defies Odds in Medical Dream
Robert H. Sfolilonia Degen, a Chicago native born blind, pursued medicine after lengthy exams and hundreds of applicants. He faced doubt but proved capable, challenging the board's view that illness would hinder him. His tale spotlights determination, medicine, and rising expectations for blind professionals.
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Robert H.jSfolilonia Degen Ret Technical World
THEY
Wineayat Iet
Bolotin Ie
Til Nels
Walnuts Hide Battle Relics From Fort Harrison Fight
The Foley mills uncovered long buried relics during walnut log sawing near Terre Haute. The remains include lead slugs and bullets from the Fort Harrison fight, buried within tree cores. A knot revealed a bridled bit, preserved by the wood as years passed.
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Foley Mills
Paris
Fort Harrison
Terre Haute
Obituary for Franklin Beabout Born 1870 Died 1913
Franklin Beabout son of John and Sarah Beabout born July 5 1870 died Oct 21 1913 age 42 3 16 married Minerva Wendi Dee 31 1893 with three children Jesse Ralph and Ettle He joined Church of Christ about 12 years ago served as Sunday school superintendent though health declined for three years last illness brief He expressed faith before death leaving wife children an aged father brothers sister and many relatives and friends
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Franklin Beabout
John
Sarah Beabout
Minerva
Wendi Dee
Jesse
Ralph
Ettle
Church of Christ
Ben
Eccentric Man Bennett Dies at 75 in Merom
Thomas A Bennett aged 75 died Friday at Merom after a lifetime on the family farm. He was known as an eccentric philanthropist who never sold a bushel of his corn or banked a check. Neighbors recall his strict ways and open pasture with livestock. He cut ties with his daughter years ago for marrying a Democrat and remained aloof till death.
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Thomas A. Bennett
Smerom
the Herald
Philanthrophy
Such a Crazy Den musical to grace opera house evenings
The high school will present the musical comedy Such a Crazy den at the opera house on Nov 27 and 28. Mr and Mrs Lee Cartwright welcomed a son Tuesday last. W Shima attended the national good roads convention in St Louis. Michaela Ohgs and wife of Oklahoma City visited Casey friends through Monday. Lyman Hill, absent ten years, visits his parents. Mr and Mrs B K Bolinger of Redfield Kansas visit M Wright. JH Reed of Sunnyside Oregon visits friend M R Bruce after forty five years. The Herald seeks a young canvasser for subscriptions with an attractive offer. Frank Stewart and Austin Batley near Moriah head to Quitman county Mississippi for winter and deer trapping. Mrs Sarah Abraham dies at home aged about 16 years.
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Bri Wn. D. H
Mra
B. K. Bolinger
Redfield
Kas
N. Wright
JH. Reed
Sunnyside
Oregon
M. R. Bruce
the Herald
Casey
Frank Stewart
Austin Batley
Moriah
Quitman County
Miss
Stewart
Sarah Abraham
W. WT. Abraham
Wm M. Chas T
Wilse Abraham
East Washington Street
Plan to reorganize the Republican party discussed
The law committee of the Republican National Committee met in Washington last week to discuss changes in delegate representation for the national convention. They debated whether the committee can alter the basis of representation, possibly via an intermediate convention, with recommendations due December 16. The group weighed where a special convention might be held and how delegates should be chosen, noting state laws in California Iowa and South Dakota favor statewide plans.
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Republican Party
Law Committee
Republian National Committee
Washington
National ‘Committee
Chicago
St. Louis
Detroit
California
Iowa
South Dakota
National Committee
Mexican politics and Wilson policy cited in fragment
A damaged OCR fragment discusses American views on President Wilson and Huerta, arguing Americans should not dictate Mexico’s government. It notes widespread skepticism of Mexican consent standards and laments the impracticality of imposing U S political theory on Mexican voters. The text mentions Mexican peons and political experience.
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Wilson
Huertas
Gilte
Afexico
ipsi@sts
Mexico
AMV
No Effect at Eggs and Tariff Debate
The local market shows eggs at forty cents a dozen prompting questions about the tariff bill. Observers say promised benefits have not materialized and debate whether war plans will be activated. Several quoted residents favor war while many claim they would not fight if it comes.
Dean's Kidney Pills Promote Backache Relief
Many residents endorse Dean's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney discomfort. Mrs David Groces of 30 Jefferson St Casey IL recounts a year of illness from La Gripe leaving kidneys disordered, notes dull backache, dizziness, headaches, and ineffective doctor visits until improved after one day of using the medicine. Remember the name Dean's. Notice to Hunters forbids hunting on Merrick Cox, Bert Bryan, Gev Ramsey J W Casteel H Musselman premises.
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Leioure
Dean
David Groces
Jefferson St. Casey
Senta
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New Fork
United’ States
Merrick Cox
Bert Bryan Gev
Ramsey J. W. Casteel
H. Musselman
Castoria Ad Promises Relief With Dr King Pills
An old advertisement urges relief from headaches in children and stomach issues by taking Dr King’s New Life Pills. It claims quicker action, liver and bowels regulation, and recommends a 25 cent box through City Drug Store.
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Dr. King
City Drug Store
International Cooking Library debuts for Christmas buyers
An advertisement touts the Six Volume International Cooking Library by forty seven renowned chefs from the United States Canada and Europe. The set includes The Salad Book Chafing Dish Book Dainty Sweet Book Bread and Pastry Book and Dessert Book offering a deluxe pre paid price of 50 cents per book or 2 50 for the full six volume edition with embossed covers and color cartoons. Money back if not pleased with the purchase and delivery within six weeks. Administratrix notice for estate of Lucinda Hilbert requests creditors present at Clark County court in Marshall on the first Monday in January for claims and immediate payment to the estate under Mary Wallace administratrix and Wait Follenbee.
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United States
Canada
Europe
Most Ideal Christmas Presents International Publishing CO
Security Bidg
Los Angeles
Cal
S. Notice
Lucinda Hilbert
Clark
Knots
Clark County
Marshall
Mary Wallace
Follenbee
Administrator’s Sale of Real Estate in Clark County Minn
Marquis A Patton as administrator of Lydia J Welsh estate announces a public sale of real estate in Marshall Clark County. The property includes several town lots in Livingston original town. Sale set for December 6 between 10 AM and 4 PM at the court house east door. Terms require a six month note with secured personal and mortgage on the premises, seven percent interest, cash option on day of sale. Wm T Hollenbeck attorney.
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Clark County
Minnots
Marauis A. Patton
Marshall
Livingston
Clark Yomames
Notice of Attachment in Hilbert and Renner Case
Publication of the state case Hilbert and Renner versus William Welsh in Clark County. A writ of attachment for 242.35 dollars was issued October 28, 1913, and returned executed. Welsh is ordered to appear at the Clark County Circuit Court by the next term or judgment and property may be sold to satisfy costs. Clerk Jay Swern, attorney Pitt’s, dated December 29, 1913.
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Ilinois
Clark County
Circuit Court of
Hiram Hilbert
Edward Renner
Hilbert and Renner
William Welsh
William Walsh
Willam Welshhall
Marshall
Shew
Tiwaun Hilbert
Edward Reiner
Jay Swern
T. Hollenbeck
Pitt's
Atty
A.D
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Bead Howe
Fatoue
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Rio Grande
Hgon’s
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Ffexteo
Nhat
Marshall Homes
Fletcher
Marquis A. Patton
Lydia J. Welsh
Wm T Hollenbeck
S. Keithley
Silemf
Keeley
Tute
Dwight TL
Chichester
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