Lincoln's Ambition and Early Bar Life in Illinois
The article recalls Abraham Lincoln in 1861 visiting Coles County and Farmington, recalling his law practice with Stuart and Lincoln, the small fees, and his early intellectual circles at Speed's store. It notes a literary society, Lincoln's poetry, and his courtship with Mary Todd, framed by biographical anecdotes and contemporaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speed
Lincoln
Coles County
Farmington
John Rogers
Trim
Rogers
Abe
Stuart & Lincoln
McClure
Stuart
Washington
Levi Summers
Henry Sears
Joshua F. Speed
Douglas
Baker
Calhoun
James Matheny
Matheny
Harvest Excursions To Western States By Rail
Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway announces harvest excursions to South and North Dakota and other western regions on July 21 August 4 18 September 1 15 29 and October 6 20. Round trip price is two dollars above ONE FARE with return valid on any Tuesday or Friday within twenty one days. Tickets via any ticket agent.
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Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
B’y
North Dakota
Northwest
Have you a home worth the heart’s own treasure
A lyric appeal praising the value of a personal home as a refuge from danger. It asks whether one has a dwelling where loved ones live and feel welcomed, with a warm hearth radiating care both near and far. The piece emphasizes honest welcome and steady affection.
Bugle Calls on a Man of War Inspire Sailors
Lieutenant John M. Ellicott describes the drill and discipline aboard a warship. Quarters calls rally crews, while urgent calls summon crews to the guns or to man boats. The vivid recollection of Panama shows the power of sound to restore order and courage.
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Panama
Assembly
John M. Ellicott
St. Nicholas
Childhood memories of summer and parting days
A reflective piece recalls youthful summers in meadow scenes and a growing rift between boy and girl as time passes. The mood shifts to nostalgia for old days and the ache of growing up, with a sense that some bond cannot be broken.
Electric Bitters touted for female complaints and cures
Advertisements urge Electric Bitters as a remedy for loss of appetite constipation headaches nervousness and sleeplessness promising strength and health. The note mentions Dr DeWitts Colic Cholera cure for cramps bilious colic dysentery and diarrhea and cites vendors J H Bacher Co Drug Store and Mrs Reed reference to a political nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Bacher & Co
Dinner remark ends with judge Chase and beefsteak twist
In 1795 Judge Samuel Chase faced a rude dining quip from a Philadelphia hostess who offered beefsteak after he declared nothing on her table suitable for him. The tale leads to his 1804 impeachment trial and eventual acquittal, noting a claim that the offense was politeness more than law. The excerpt also mentions Osseo resident A L Wooster cured of piles by DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, cited by J H Bacher & Co.
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Howitkhed
Anne Rutledge
Mary Owens
Mary Todd
Mr. Herndon
Adam Badeau
Simeon Francis
Sangamon Journal
Joof Lincoln
James Shields
Mr. Lincoln
Shields
Rebecca
Lost Township
Springfield
DeWitt
J.H. Bacher O
Samuel Chase
Supreme Court of the United States
Philadelphia
Chase
House of Representatives
Senate
A. L. Wooster
Osseo
Mich
J. H. Bacher & Co
Preservation Tips From Aging Gloves And Dentistry In Lubeck
A note on treating hands in warm weather uses a mix of dry starch or pulverized soapstone to prevent perspiration from harming kid gloves. It also mentions paper teeth crafted by a Lubeck dentist whose patron reports thirteen years of use with full satisfaction.
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Lubeck
Dr Hand Colic Cure Teething Lotion Ad Fragments
An ensemble of advertisements notes Dr Hand Colic Cure for infant wind and sleep relief plus Teething Lotion at 25 cents. Mentions DeWitts Little Early Risers for constipation. Ends with a quoted moral verse from J H Bacher & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
J. H. Bacher & Co
Dr Kings New Discovery Praised By Canceroharie and Catskill Residents
Canajoharie resident D W Fuller says Dr King s New Discovery always gives best results and his family would not be without it. Catskill druggist G A Dykeman calls it the best cough remedy, used for eight years with complete success. Trial bottles free at J H Bacher Co s store. regular sizes 50c and 1.00.
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D. W. Fuller
Canajoharie
N. Y
Dr. King
G. A. Dykeman
Catskill
J. H
Bacher & Co
Miss Mary Field To Read Publicly For First Time
Miss Mary French Field eldest daughter of the late Eugene Field will give her first public reading. She is described as attractive in appearance and possessing notable histrionic ability.
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Mary French Field
Eugene Field
One Minute Cough Cure Praised by Mrs DeYoung
Mrs R DeYoung of Middleburg Iowa praises One Minute Cough Cure as the quickest acting and most satisfactory cough remedy she has used for six years for herself and her children. J H Bacher Co.
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National Bank
Farwell
F. M. Hicks
H. M. Carpenter
D. E. Pond
Notary Public
North America
Hartford
North British and Mercantile
Pennsylvania
New York
Monticello
Jones County
Manele Ano
Bateman & Laing
Eagle Drug Store
A Kempf
Deutsche Apotheke
J.H. Bacher & Co
Waipa
Our News Depot
Plush Goode
Hot Springs
South Dakota
Burlington
Denver
Iowa
Nebraska
J. Francis
Gen
Omaha, Neb
Herndon
Life of
American Press Association
Presbyterian Church
Lamborn
the American
You
London Spectator
Brazil
Jeremy Taylor
Julia Camp
Gippsland
Australia
Steel Range
Eastwood & Chase
United States
NEW York Weekly Tribune
Monticello Express
THE
Geo. W. Best
Tribune Building
New York City
Suele
Undertakers
Narolron
O.—Hand Medicine Co
Dr. Hand
Detroit Tribune
London
West End
Buckien
Linois Central
R. R
Homeseekers
Outro
Illinois Central
Yazoo
Missttespot
Memphis
New Orleans
Sioux City
Town Falls
Cairo
Southern Tomeseeker’s
Manchester
J. I. Merry
Illinois
Yazoo Valley
Mississippi
Ghicaro
J. P. Skene
Iown
Illinois Central Excursions
Epworth
League Assembly and Training School
Storm Lake
Baptist Young People’s Union
Milwaukee
Wis
Grand Army of the Republic
St. Paun
Mann
Epworth Leaguers
Christian Endeavors
Baptist Young Pemple
Dunkards
Grand Army Boys
Chautauquans
Illinois Central Railroad
Tor
J. FW. Merry
A.G.P.A
Cello. Express
Tim Table
Arriva
Traina
East
Omaha
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