Lincoln workmate Patten recalls frontier days on farm
Robert William Patten, now 98, recounts his boyhood beside Abraham Lincoln on a Cayuga County New York farm. He describes shared labor, Lincoln reading by a makeshift oil lamp, wartime service, and Mrs. Lincoln’s care after an injury, including time in the White House.
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Abraham Lincoln
Robert William Patten
Patten
The
Call
Seattle
New Orleans
Summer Hill
Cayuga County
N.Y
Lincoln
Abe
Mrs Lincoln's Wedding Dress Story Emerges in 1842 Account
A Springfield interview recounts Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd marrying at Miss Todd's sister Mrs Edwards home on November 4 1842. The gown reportedly used Frances Todd’s wedding dress, sewn by hand before sewing machines. A coffee spill allegedly damaged the dress which was never worn again. Julia Jayne and Elizabeth Todd are named among bridesmaids.
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Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Mary
Todd
Miss Todd
Edwards
Springfield
Jessie Palmer
Ill
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Frances
Roy Seer
Corere
Mrw
Wallace
Walter Patterson
Springathe
Ais
Julia Jayne
Lincoln Letter Plea for Soldiers and Seamen
A Lincoln 1862 letter expresses a solemn plea for the welfare of soldiers and sailors. It frames efforts to aid service members as a divine duty and promises blessings for those who act in their regard.
Cured by Deans Kidney Pills After Fifteen Years
An elderly man from Gallatin Tennessee recalls fifteen years of kidney disease and gravel attacks ending after using Deans Kidney Pills. He cites relief after four boxes and describes enduring weakness, blood in urine, and numerous kidney stones before recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
F. A. Rippy
Depot Ave
Gallatin
Tenn
Dean S
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Extraordinary land claims lure settlers to Southern Alberta
A letter from Carmangay Alta Canada dated 12 15 08 recounts settlers enticed by Canadian Government Agency railway rates to buy land near Clairsholm on the Little Bow. They describe crops yields 20 to 30 bushels per acre, expanding homesteads, and rising land values with railroad plans near their ranches.
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Western Canada
Carmangay
Alta
Canada
C. J. Broughton
Adams Street
Chicago
Alberta
Clairsholm
Little Bow
Shropshire
Western
James
Ainslie and Sons
Castoria safety urged for infants and children
Readers are urged to examine every bottle of Castoria for safety and the signature, noting it has been trusted for over 30 years. The ad asserts Castoria as the reliable remedy for infants and children, with the familiar brand line The Kind You Have Always Bought. It mentions warnings and claims and includes testimonials about other products.
Woman credits Lydia E Pinkham's Compound for cure
Houston woman Mrs Bessie L Hicks tells how three years of female troubles chronic dyspepsia and liver issues were cured after trying Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She urges other women to trial the remedy and notes its founder claimed truthful, permissioned testimonials.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Houston
Texas
Lydia B. Pinkham
Bessie L. Hicks
Cleveland St
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Cneney & CO
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Walding, Kinkan & Marvin
Wholesale
Drugeieta
Hall
Kippur
Munyon
Petti
Howard Bros
Buffalo
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
Jones
Woolford
Celia
Delia
Murine Eye Remedy Co
Brown
John L Brown
Ben
Boston
Mase
Grover
Lawia
Ftry
Peoria, Il
Sloan
Sloan’s Liniment
Earl S. Sloan
U.S.A
Re Avian
Golt Distemper Ieee
Nami
Rewat
Naire
Veo
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