Lincoln at the Bar The Anecdotes of His Early Practice
The article recounts Lincoln’s courtroom antics and wit as he supplanted Stuart for Baddeley in a McLean County suit. It notes his dramatic interruptions, practical jokes on judges, and memorable quips about legal ethics and procedure.
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David Davis
Abe Lincoln
Lincoln
McClure
Illinois
Springfield
Ill
Andrew McCollum
Dean
Ottawa
Gallatin and
Saline County
Tollars
A. Lincoln
Supreme Court Ofllinois
Hardin Kealing
Joshua F. Speed
Mr. E
Louisville
PrExty
Joshua R. Stanford
Daniel M. Bailey
Bailey
A. Liscom
John W
Baddeley
McLean County
John T. Stuart
Stuart
Ilis
John W. Baddeley
McLean
Abraham Lincoln
Jenny T. Stuart
James A. McDougall
United States
California
Urbana
Douglas
Peoria
Petersburg
Murray
A. H. Goodpasture
Electric Bitters touted for kidney and liver relief
An Irving Texas reader reports years of kidney pain and bladder issues. After a year using Electric Bitters he experiences immediate relief. Ad touts instant relief and urges trial at J I Bacher & Co. with large bottle offer. Also note DeWitt's Colic and Cholera Cure promoted for dysentery and diarrhoea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Miller
Irving, TL
Vince
J. I. Bacher & Co
DeWitt
Anny
J. H. Bacher & Co
Ills From Indigestion Prompt Pills From DeWitt Co
A Somerville Journal snippet notes that long marriages prompt praise for wives cooking yet the next meal may bring a nicer treat after twenty years. It adds a health tip about headaches from stomach trouble and extols DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as an effective remedy from J. W. Bacher & Co. It also mentions the Sandwich Islands alphabet containing twelve letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville Journal
DeWitt
J. W. Bacher & Co
Nickel Plate Rail Sale To Cleveland From Chicago
The Nickel Plate Road offers round trip tickets from Chicago to Cleveland at 8.50 for August 22 23 24 and return, valid through August 31, a 1.50 saving over competitors. Tickets available on all trains. service features include fast trains drawing room sleeping cars and superior dining. Address J Y Calahan Gen'l Agent It Adams St Chicago Ill for details.
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Knights of Pythias
Uniform Bank
Cleveland
Nickel Plate Road
Chicago
J. Y. Calahan
Adams St
Chicago, Ill
Quotations and remedies in an early 1900s ad sample
An OCR snippet mixes quotes from Fichte Guthrie and others with patent medicine pitches. It includes testimonials for G C headache capsules DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve and DeWitt’s Colic and Cholera Cure. Also mentions tips on domestic economy and parenting.
Dr Hand's Colic Cure and German Language Claim
An old ad mentions Dr Hand's Colic Cure used for infant colic with praise from Mrs. Arthur Simmons. It cites Dr Hand's Remedies sold by druggists and a price of 25 cents. A historical note adds population figures for German speakers in 1801 and a claim about Ellen McKee's stockholding in Globe-Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NaPoLeon
Ellen McKee
The
Globe-Democrat
St. Louis
Daily Journal
Advertisement for universal salve and refund guarantee
A box salve claims to treat cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by J. TH.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. TH. Bacher & Co
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Monticello State Bank
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Farwell
M. Dicks
H. M. Carpenter
SAFR
D. E. Pond
Notary Public
North America
Startford
North British and Mercantile
Pennsylvania
New York
Bates
Monticello
Jones County
Bateman & Laing
Eagle Drug Store
A Kempf
Deutsche Apotheke
Our News Depot
Colorado
Iowa
Nebraska
Hill
Manitou
Glenwood Springs
Estes Park
J. Francis
Gen
Omaha, Neb
Rita John Wedderburn
Jesse W. Weir
Herndon
Life of
American Press Association
Tle
Yonkers Statesman
Eastwood & Chase
NEW York Weekly Tribune
Tts
Monticello Express
Geo. W. Best
Tribune Building
New York City
Isivos
Undertakers
Sandwich Islands
Fichte
Miss Junta Camp
Monticello, Towa
Thomas Guthrie
J. Lt. Bacher & Co
M. D. Sackett
Scotch Grove
Bucklen
Anamosa
Anamosa District
Twin City
West Union
Cedar Rapids
Oxford Junction
Wyoming
Olin
Stone City
Martello
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