Presidential Handwriting Styles and Examples
The piece surveys U S presidents noting varied handwriting from Lincoln’s careful script to Grant’s legible writing and Pierce’s poor readability. It highlights Tyler Garfield Van Buren Harrison Buchanan Polk with remarks on clarity, size, ornament, and signature flourishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
General Grant
Andrew Johnson
Zachary Taylor
John Tyler
Garfield
Martin van Buren
Franklin Pierce
William Henry Harrison
Rutherford B. Aayes
James Buchanan
James K. Polk
The Enlisted Man and Naval Discipline Practices
A historical critique describes naval comradeship, punishments for rogues, and proposed permanent marks on offenders. It discusses petty corruption in ration quality, wasteful surveying, and the high cost of condemned food, noting reform could curb abuses and improve discipline.
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy Ad
A vintage advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething children. It promises immediate relief from crying and pain, treats dysentery and diarrhea, settles stomachs, and eases gummas inflammation. Sold by druggists worldwide at 25 cents a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow
United States
Rat Traps at Texas Pacific Figures
A street vendor parades rat traps along New Street offering discounts as he tries to lure customers with a running dialogue about prices. He claims Western Union, New York Central, and Wabash lines influence his rates, eventually offering traps for nothing with a joke about cheese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Pacific
New Street
Wabash
Western Union
New York Central
Shortest Day Near Payday Feels Like Long Month
A brief note notes that the year's shortest day falls just before workers receive their pay. The timing highlights financial strain as bills loom and pay cycles align with winter days.
There Is a Character in Every Step of gait
Clara Belle shares a New York letter describing a man who claims gait reveals character. A Doctor of Divinity comments on her walk and clothing choices, while Clara explains her long steps serve fashion drapery needs, not character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Belle
New York
Clara
Micer
George Thurber
American Agricularist
Joseph Iris
Byron
Andrews
Futler
Lou the Bettterstock
Aude
John Bull
Notable Bits From A Day’s Miscellany
A column brims with quips on marriage in Vermont weather craziness and economy gibes. It mixes village banter about Mrs Brown and first husbands with theater plans and a picnic tale where a silver dollar sparks a curious exchange between Tom Squibbs and his sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Young Squibbs
Mr. Gayfellow
Also Mentioned on This Page
New York Harbor
Boston
Wall Street News
Ruthland
Westchester
Philadelphia
Mrs. Brown
Mr. Brown
Mr. Green
The
Squibbs
Buck Bros
ART Gallery
North St
Millheim, Pa
Halvlert Book Co
Portland
Maine
Henry Baxter
Mandrake Bitters
Henry, Johnson & Lond, Props
Burlington, VI
Spigelmyer's
Millheim
Madisonburg, Pa
Journal
Penn Street
Amercan Agriculturist
Bellefonte
Lyery
Lalbof
Iss
Anmdowith
Cyclopredia
Hun
de. Tharber
Americus
Estey
Burdette
Eire
aRaSeSekyasa
Shoninger
Palisia
America
Agebultavist
Davin W. Jupp
Saw Burnham
Sec
Broadway
D. I. Brown
Tinware &c
Main St
KaufFman
Man
Henry, Johnson & Lord, Proprietors
Burlington, Vt
Chickering
Steinway
Knabe, Haines
ARION
Rams
BUN
EL & Atkarns
Wgaltel
Orler
Eisner & Mendelson
Race Street
Simon Brothers
Boss Clotitiers
Main Street
Lock Haven
A. Simon & Sons
Grochers
DR. Ishn Bulls
Sul’ Stoieyr
Spigelmyer’s. Millheim
Viliss
Newark Machine CO
Newark
Stinson & Co
Smith
Bull
Pivicinal
So Main St
Louisville, KY
Jones
Brasa Jones
Werreume
Address Jones
Bixchamtor
Bisuia Nien
Coleman College
New Jersey
Coleman, Palms & CO
Riverside
Cal
Jose Throat
Nees
Whittier Pafeeuron
Downs’ Elixir
N. H. Downs
Henry, Johnson & Lord, Props
Millheim & Madisonburg
Stafford
Is.s. Stafford
RS & FM
Sonia
Vick’s
Vick’s Illustrated Monthly
St. Nicholas
Good Cheer
Good
Vick
Jury
Herpes Monhiy
James Vick
Rochester
N. Y
Sorabie
Wilnot Castle & Co
Rochester, N.Y
Benson
Curtis
Fact Warner
Lecrerry
Hason
Cornish, Gurtis & Greene
Port Atkinson
Wis
Truk & Co
Augusta
Horton
Ft. Wayne
Ind
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