Lincoln’s Indiana years shaped a future great lawyer
The piece traces Abraham Lincoln’s early life in Indiana from 1816 to his Boonville court experiences. It notes his exposure to law through Thomas Brackenridge and the Brackenridge library, and recounts a pivotal moment when Lincoln, then a rising figure, forgave an earlier slight by Brackenridge at Boonville.
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Abraham Lincoln
London
Lincoln
Hardin County
Kentucky
la Rue County
Indiana
Spencer County
Warrick County
Lincolngs
Thomas Lincoln
Abe
America
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Washington
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United States
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Boonville
Illinois
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Young Lincoln
John A. Brackenridge
Boonville Court Room
Brackenridge
Goonville
John A. I Brackenridge
Mr. Brackenridge
Modest Lincolnavoiding titles and formal honor
Abraham Lincoln bore the weight of the presidency with responsibility yet avoided official titles in private speech. A longtime associate recalled his reluctance to call himself president, referring to the role as “this place” or “here.” Foreign visitors noted his quiet dignity and simple manners, with a diplomat calling him a “grand gentil homme in disguise.”
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Abraham Lincoln
The
United States
Lincoln
Capitol
Congress
President
One Worthy of All Honor Mother of Lincoln
Gutzon Borglum argues that Lincoln’s greatness stemmed from his mother Nancy Jenks citing how her influence shaped his character and moral discipline. The reflection compares Lincolns upbringing to historic figures and notes Alaska has 42 schools serving over 3,000 white students.
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Gutzon Borglum
Alaska
Pencilla Industry Grosses Over Million in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia market reports annual gross receipts exceeding one million dollars from pencilla production and sales, reflecting strong local demand and economic activity in the industry.
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Philadelphia
Mangrove Tree Growth in Trinidad Reveals Hidden Network
The mangrove tree in Trinidad shows seeds germinating on branches then dropping to root in mud. As it grows it sprouts new roots from trunk and lower limbs, creating a support network inhabited by crabs, aquatic birds, and insects.
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Trinidad
Evolution of Valentine Customs Through the Ages
The poem traces how valentines evolved from parchment folded messages with ornate verse and devotional charm to flowered tokens with Cupid motifs addressing noble sentiment. It notes later shifts to fanfare and covert gifts, and finally a modern punchy style sent in plain form without lace or verse.
Is Love Blind or Insightful Through Adversity
Miriam questions whether love is blind or sees inner charm while Aunt Anna argues love reflects attraction and human frailty. They discuss how couples accept faults, with Miriam realizing love hues tolerance and forgiveness beyond perfection.
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Miriam
Fred
Aunt Anna
Cupid Valentine Poem About Winter Lovers and Poetry
Cupid Valentine introduces himself in wintry weather and calls himself Trilby as he poses. The speaker notes how poets writhe with sugar coated verse while a skating girl flits by and the cold makes him regret his Trilbyness.
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Cupid
A Poltroon pondering sorrows and politics in dialogue
A dramatic piece questions personal misery and social issues including liquor smoking women’s suffrage and equal pay through a weary exchange. The speaker contrasts private despair with public debates while a companion responds with curt yeses and refusals.
Valentine Ball Card Scene in Whist Theme
A playful verse recalls a Valentine ball where clubs fade, spades rule, and a diamond ring is given to Belle. Hearts are champions for the night and fortunes shift in playful cardroom drama.
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Belle
Time for Loving Thoughts
In Oriental countries a garland of flowers signals romantic sentiment for St Valentine’s Day. The piece urges choosing graceful acts over silly verses or ugly cards and suggests alternatives like blossoming hyacinths, window gardens, and handmade baskets to convey true affection.
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Sitling
Night Love Across the Dark in Clinton Scollard Verse
A poetic dedication to enduring love as night falls and paths grow rough. Clinton Scollard writes of a steadfast, warming love that travels across the night and promises to abide forever, capturing longing and hopeful devotion in melodic imagery.
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Clinton Scollard
Peculiar Street Names in Mexico City
The article notes colorful street names in the capital such as Love of God, Holy Ghost, Sad Indian, Street of the Wood Owls, Lost Child, and Pass if You Can. It also mentions shop signs like Gate of Heaven and a saloon labeled The Bait of the Devil.
Relationship Strain Over Clothes Sparks Financial Talk
A man complains his partner overvalues attire while she urges extra work or income to buy new clothes. She denies caring about garments yet asks for means to afford something new, highlighting tension over money and spending.
Railway Crew Shares Odd Moment in Car Center Conjecture
An exchange at a railway ticket window sparks a humorous moment about a woman whose behavior as she sits in a car arouses speculation. The man waiting for his change notes no peculiarity, while the teller recalls the unusual detail of a lower fare and seating preference.
Wasted Charms and Elevators and Plays
A collage of verses and quips notes a romantic line from George Wither about a woman’s beauty and a jokey remark on riches and marriage. It then mentions Napoleon’s maxim about rising higher when direction is unclear and the note that elevators ignore floors. Finally Professor Brander Matthews donates 500 American plays to Columbia University Library, with more missing from the collection.
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Brander Matthews
Columbia University Library
Quote on New York man lies and Chicago knives
A brief exchange sets a streetwise tone in New York about a man who deceives his wife. The other speaker jokes that she would believe anything he says, comparing to Chicago residents who avoid using knives at meals.
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New York
Chicago
Earnest Hope for Better Baseball Pitcher Nicknames
A light musing suggests baseball writers replace the term slab artist with a more fitting nickname for a pitcher. The note reflects a longing for sharper sports language during the off season.
Formal Reply Sparks Umbrella Misunderstanding
A humorous exchange unfolds as a man comments that a lady almost poked his eye with an umbrella. She retorts with indignation, demanding an introduction before continuing. The brief incident captures social etiquette tensions in a sharp, witty exchange.
Getting It Right in a Quarrel Over Egotism
A brief exchange centers on whether a man is a great egotist or merely an egotist who thinks he is great. The dialogue plays on word nuance and self perception.
Had to Scratch. The early bird does not guarantee success
A brief saying notes that punctual effort alone may not secure a win or advantage, highlighting caution about relying solely on being first. It emphasizes smarter action over mere speed.
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Hailen Short
Ired
Cupid Valentine
Trilby
Mary Ellen
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Valentine
Poltroon
Yas
George Wither
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