Lincoln in Logan county remembered as the home of Honest Abe
A historical note on Postville and Lincoln in Logan county Illinois, describing early settlements, the first courthouse, Lincoln as a lawyer and president, and the town’s development from 1858 to the 1860s. It recalls Col R B Latham, Gillet and Hickox, and the arrival of the Chicago and Alton railway, with anecdotes of Lincoln’s stay and humor.
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Lincoln
Middle West
Logan County
Postrille
Russl Post
Hitle
Chicago
St. Louis
Mt Pulaski
Postville
R. B. Latham
Chicago & Alton
John D. Gillet
Illinois
Virgil Hickox
Springfield
Ilinois
Weoin
Aiinelple
America
Ilnnow
In a Naval Dry Dock at Brooklyn Navy Yard
A narrative describes a Tornado class battleship in a naval dry dock at the Brooklyn yard, detailing caisson work, blocking, and water removal to inspect the hull. It then shifts to impressions of Madame Bernhardt, noting her French stage persona, recent finances, and dedication to theater, interrupted by a visitor during a reception day.
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Brooklyn Navy Yard
Santiago Bay
Naval Dry Dock
Parnhardt
Sis
Ari
Bernhardt
Madame
Sam
Maurice
Theo
Sardou
Hamlet
Bernhardt in Paris A portrait of the dramatic icon
Annie R Rud chronicles a visit to Madame Bernhardt in Paris, detailing her arrival at the doorway, her warm welcome, and a vivid portrait of the star. The piece describes her frame, hair, style, and projected future tours, noting Hamlet as her greatest triumph and Bernhardt’s enduring vitality.
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Maurice
Bernhardt
Theater Francaise
Ataluary
America
Paris
Hamlet
Charlotte Cushman
Anna Dickenson
Elen Terry
Madame
Annie R
Rud
Bedbugs and Mosquitoes Spark Odd Philadelphia Meeting
A theoretical club in Philadelphia heard two speakers express sympathy for pests. One woman claimed bedbugs should not be killed, recounting catching two biting her and releasing them with affection. Another speaker praised mosquitoes and urged humane acts to ease animal suffering, prompting laughter from the crowd.
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Philadelphia
Litte
Greatest Hungarian Novelist Maurus Jokai
Maurus Jokai, age 79, famed Hungarian novelist and editor, is celebrated as Hungarys greatest novelist. He has authored about 160 books including romances and plays and has sold nearly 2 million copies in Hungary. His works have been translated across Europe and he founded the modern Magyar literary school and the Nation newspaper. He wed Resa Labortalyi, a renowned actress, decades ago.
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Maurus Jokal
Hungary
Europe
Jokal
Americanp Ie
Maurus Jok
Hungarienns
the Nation
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Abraham Lincoln
Brown
Mr. Lincoln
Lagat County Cour
Paris Progres
Sara the Divine
Ele
Madame Bernhardt
Sara
Jlyes
Bernhard
Sabah Bernhardt
Young Wodian
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