Lincoln Emancipation Proclamation Read To Cabinet
Lincoln convened his cabinet on September 22 1862 to read the Emancipation Proclamation and discuss its wording and political risks. Salmon P Chase and Gideon Welles recount the vow and deliberations, noting Seward’s suggested amendments and the cautious support across the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braham Lincoln
Lincoln
Salmon P. Chase
the Treasury
State Department
White House
Artemus Ward
Stanton
Utica
Seward
Gideon Welles
Welles
Why the Meal Was Halted Over a Pickled Onion
An aged country couple visiting by invitation are served a grand meal but the grandfather struggles to eat. He has one tooth left and a pickled onion in his mouth that he cannot bite or swallow easily. He jokes he will catch it once he gets a grip, easing the diners into the light moment.
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Frederick
Maryland
Seward
Secretary of State
Blair
Free States
Congress
Stanton
Georgetown
Chase
Sam Hill
Holt
Temperate Water Temperance Enforces Horse Care
A brewery wagon driver at a restaurant waters his horses from a street hydrant. A woman intervenes ordering hot water to raise the cold mix to about 57 degrees. She warns S. P. G. A. supporters will monitor drivers to temper horse drinking water.
To Pop Corn
Corn pops slowly on hot fire but using cold water sprayed over the corn before popping makes kernels pop quickly with larger lighter and flakier results. do not let water stand on the corn.
Steamer Cap Jokes Spark Quiet Moment
A light exchange on headgear humor. One remark asks why few women look good in a steamer cap and another quips it is because it is a handy cap. The snippet reflects everyday chatter and fashion chatter of the era.
Coffee Warns of Coffee Gains in Health Advice
A patient describes relief after switching from coffee to Postum for years of spinal irritation and nervous trouble. She credits Postum with improved walking, appetite, and sleep, and notes a friend who now plans to use Postum. The ad promotes Instant Postum and Postum Cereal Co. products with ordering details.
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Wellville
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek
Mich
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