Lincoln Memorial Stone Laid by Roosevelt in Hodgenville
President Roosevelt laid the corner stone of the Lincoln Memorial Hall in Hodgenville Kentucky amid a large gathering including Cardinal Gibbons and ex Governor Folk. He praised Lincoln as one of the nation's greatest leaders and drew lessons on duty, courage, and moral purpose from Lincoln's life.
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Memorial Hall
Hodgenville
Abraham Lincoln
Roosevelt
Cardinal Gibbons
Missouri
Republic
Washington
Lincoln
Virginia
Kentucky
Hfe
Lincoln as the Mighty Yet Gentle Leader
A reverent portrait lauds Abraham Lincoln as a unique blend of greatness and goodness. It emphasizes his steady principle, union devotion, anti slavery stance, and patience amid fierce extremes, urging national pride in his sacrifice for the union and for liberty.
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Lincoln
Brother
North
South
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln and Washington Echoes in Wartime Resolve
The passage recalls the lifeblood of youth and the sorrow of women during war while praising steadfast duty and fearless hope. It links Washington and Lincoln as models for contemporary leadership, noting Lincoln's prophetic foresight and enduring commitment beyond hatred and scorn.
Boy survives lion attack by trapping it with matches
At a station a native boy named Ma kindu narrowly escapes a lion. He bolts into an iron water reservoir with a small opening and defends himself as the beast claws the metal. The boy lights matches to burn the lion’s paw, forcing the predator to withdraw as dawn arrives. The tale, credited to Peter Mac Queen in National Magazine.
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Makindu
New Preservation Method Keeps Eggs Fresh Six Months
A north of England firm claims six month old eggs stay fresh with a process that disinfects the shell then seals it in hot paraffin wax under vacuum. Air is drawn out, then wax enters the shell pores to hermetically seal. Evaporation of contents is halted and the egg remains practically sterile.
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England
Stormy western traveler disturbs Mas sachusetts summer train
On a moving day to a North Shore summer colony, a stormy westbound passenger clashes with a family of three over pet poodle and tabby cat on a Rockport to Pride's Crossing train. The cat chats, the poodle eyes the tabby, and the man storms off to a different coach.
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North Shore
Massachusetts
Rockport
Bobby
Percy
Youthful Mind at Work In A Kindergarten Visit
Miss Marjorie aged five visits a kindergarten and praises Miss Lee the teacher calling her very nice. She tells her mother if she is good she will become a pretty lady but if naughty she would grow up ugly. The mother smiles as Marjorie reflects on Miss Lee’s behavior.
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Marjorie
Lee
Miss Marjorie
Miss Lee
Cuti cura Heals Severe Eczema, Newark Woman Testifies
A Newark woman describes near death from full body eczema and credits Cuticura remedies with cure after applying Cuticura Ointment, Soap, and Resolvent. She details painful sores, hair loss, and relief followed by healing, dating the testimonial to September 28, 1908 via Potter Drug & Chem Corp.
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Wm. Hunt
Thomas St
Newark
N. J
Placing Him and Childish Questions Highlight Sunday Lesson
A humorous exchange after Sunday school features May asking if George Washington was an Israelite and brother’s quip about Washington being in the New Testament. Helen declares plans to marry and have 18 children prompting Mary to call her mercenary. An advertisement extols Munyon Homeopathic Remedies with a free magazine almanac offer from The Munyon Company Philadelphia.
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May
George Washington
Helen
Mary
Munyon
Munyon Company
Philadelphia
Pers
Middle Course the Best. A Toast to Health and Wit
A quirky ad style note muses on meals and hygiene then warns sore throats may lead to tonsillitis quinsy and diphtheria. It touts Wamlins Wizard Oil as a gargle to prevent these diseases and closes with a reflective line about ownership and heart.
Personally Conducted Excursions to the Pacific Coast
Colonists can travel one way from Chicago to the Pacific coast aboard the Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern Line with a $33.00 rate during March and April. Double berth in tourist sleeping car available for $7.00. through without change to San Francisco Los Angeles and Portland. No extra charge for these guided tours. Write S A Hutchison Manager Tourist Department 212 Clark Street Chicago Ill for details.
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Chicago
Pacific Coast
Union Pacific
Northwestern
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
S.A. Hutchison
Clark Street
Ill
Unprofitable Customer at Barber Shop Scene
A barber quotes ten cents for a shave but demands a dollar for an all over shave turning a routine visit into an unprofitable encounter. The exchange highlights business ethics and pricing humor.
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Caterpillar
Sronstad & Skye
Ola, Wik
Remedy for Weakness with Sarsaparilin and Toris Compound
A vintage recipe advises mixing one half pint whiskey with one ounce sarsaparilin syrup and one ounce Toris compound. Take in teaspoonful doses before meals and at bedtime. Claims it is a universally effective remedy prescribed by leading specialists.
Domestic Rye Remedy and Other Product Claims
A collage of old advertisements and slogans references doctors, tonics, and cures. It lists Murine eye remedy, Garfield Vea laxative, Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup, Allen's Foot-Base, and various quack claims. The tone imitates period infomercial language with branded products and exhortations to buy.
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Nation
Illinois
Boy
Peter MacQueen
National Magazine
Eczema
Cutiura
Tommy
Maamma
Harper’s Weekly
Tacitus
Grovi
Abe
Cato
Lewis’ Factory
Peorin, al
Allen
A.S. Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
Samuel Futcher
Aix
Senna
Rochelle
Nate Rt
Klaver
Si Flahn
Tie Centaur Company
NEW_YORK
Bears
Gastoria
the Centaun Company
New York City
Sloan
Earl S. Sloan
Boston
Mass
Guarat
Carters
Carters Tittle Iver
Cece
Ytes
Spencer
Indiana
Levi A. Beem
Co-Operative Stock & Fruit Growers Ascc
Uninc
Metropolitan
Minneapolis, Minn
Thompson
Spohn Medical CO
Salzer
John A. Salzer
Nalston
Burlington
N. J. Burt & Company
Burlington, Iowa
Passa
Atudente
Vailentine’s School
Jameurlile
Whatson FE. Coleman
Washington, D.C
Piso
Western
Canada
Ottawa
C. J. Broughton
Merchants’ Loan & Truat
W.H. Rogers
Traction Terminal
Indianapolis
Ind
T. C. Currie
3Rd Street
Milwaukee
Wis
Nevada
Nevadian Mining & Ming Company
Bank Block
Denver
Colorado
Automobilia
Thoroughfare Bldg
Kirk and
Broadway
Valley of New Mexico
Hoss Realty Co
Mesilla Park
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