Lincoln's Lively Wit and War Leadership Revealed
A collage of Lincoln anecdotes shows his humor and practical politics. Letters to Chase and War Secretary reveal his view of the Yazoo expedition, his willingness to bend rules for Union, and his plain, approachable manner at the Executive Mansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yazoo River
Chase
Executive Mansion
Washington
A. Lincoln
Illinois
Treasury
Lincoln
Union
Shakespeare
Lear
Hamlet
Artemus Ward
Mr. Lincoln
Senator Wilson
Massachusetts
Mr. Herndon
Senator
Boston
Navy
Dr Hand’s Teething Lotion and Colic Cure Excerpt
A vintage ad promotes Dr Hand’s Colic Cure with immediate relief by removing wind and calming nerves. Teething Lotion is offered for 25 cents to soothe teething pain. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Sand
Senior Ga marksman hits seven of ten at 66 feet
Mr Smyser of Summerville Georgia at nearly 97 years old demonstrates sharpshooting during a practice session by hitting seven of ten shots on a target at 66 feet.
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Mr. Smyser
Summerville, Ga
Dr Wand's Teething Lotion Endorsed by A Local Mother
Mrs Judson Boyton of Lagonda avenue praises Dr Wand's Teething Lotion for her child noting it relieves pain and swelling and is harmless as an external application. The advertisement says Dr Wand's Remedies for children are sold by all druggists at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield, O
Dr.Wand
Why Franklin Wasnt Chosen To Write The Declaration
The piece explains why the Continental Congress chose Thomas Jefferson to draft the Declaration of Independence rather than Benjamin Franklin. It attributes the decision to Franklin's humor and plain style, arguing leaders feared his jokes would misfit the solemn occasion, unlike Jefferson's more reverent rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Colonies
Great Britain
Continental Congress
Benjamin Franklin
Pennsylvania
John Adams
Massachusetts
Roger Sherman
Connecticut
Robert R. Livingston
New York
Thomas Jefferson
Franklin
Philadelphia
Congress
Europe
London
Adams
Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Washington
Chicago Tribune
US Patent Vigor Headlines Global Invention Output
The report of the commissioner of patents shows the United States issued 562 458 of 1 544 419 patents from 33 leading countries. It notes easy patent access and American practical spirit drive the high output with Thomas A Edison leading individual patentees at 711 inventions in 25 years in the Connecticut example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Patents
United States
Connecticut
Thomas A. Edison
Boston Commonwealth
Fossil Footprints of a Giant Bird Near Hastings
A cliff fall near Hastings exposes a stone slab bearing the three-toed imprint of a giant extinct bird. Each toe measures about 9.14 inches with 2 inch claws. The ball of the foot is missing, suggesting the foot did not fully contact ground. The distance from middle claw tip to the rear spur is 24 inches.
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Hastings
England
St. Louis Republic
Electric Bitters touted for kidney relief in Newfoundland man
Mr. Fred Miller of Irving Newfoundland reports years of severe kidney and bladder troubles with back pains. He tried many cures without benefit and found immediate relief after starting electric Bitters. The adclaims instant relief for kidney and liver issues and urges a trial at J H Bacher & Co. drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Miller
Irving, NL
J. H. Bacher & Co
Shakespeare On The Wheel In Early Theatre Talk
The piece discusses Shakespeare reference to wheels and bicycles in plays from Hamlet to The Two Gentlemen of Verona, noting lines about riding and safety as early as Titus Andronicus. It blends literary whim with quotation and cites contemporaneous health ads and other notes.
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Ave
Shakespeare
Hamlet
Lear
Cleopatra
Antony
Caesar
Alonzo
Ariel
Achilles
Troilus
Cressida
Titus Andronicus
Aaron
Demetrius
Corsiolanus
Cominius
Margaret
Puck
Launce
Washington Post
Promotion of Dr King New Discovery and DeWitts remedies shown
Advertisements praise Dr King New Discovery as an ideal cough and lung remedy used by Alderman James L. Francis and Rev. John Burgus. Also tout DeWitt cures for cholera, colic, ulcers, and indigestion with endorsements from J. T. A. and J. H. Bacher & Co. plus notes on Brewers association capital and Vatican staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
J. N. Bacher & Co
James L. Francis
Chicago
Dr. King
J. IL. Bacher & Co
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National Bank
Farwell
F.M. Nicks
I. M. Carpenter
D. E. Pond
Notary Public
North America
Hartford
North British and Mercantile
Bates
Monticello
Jones County
Marane Avo
Bateman & Laing
Eagle Drug Store
A Kempf
Deutsche Apotheke
Ur News Depot
Burlington
J. Francis, Gen
Pass’r Ag't
Omaha, Neb
Jesse W. Weir
Herndon
American Press Association
Jacob Freese
New Jersey
Julius Crosur
Hooker
Lee
Martinsburg
Fredericksburg
Chanccellorsville
John H. Littlefield
Lincoln & Herndon
Yazoo
Mississippi
Indiana
Amirews
Covington
Springfield
Pope
DR. Wand
Munor
Shakespeare ON the Wheel
Dromio
Syracuse
Adriana
J. MH. Bacher & Co
China
Schilling
Mason and
Morse
South Australia
Nazel
Great Pile
J. Wl. Bacher & Co
Majestic
Eastwood & Chase
Iowa
Steel Range
The
Weekly Tribune
Republican Family
Rirnis
Monticello Express
N. Y. Tribune
Adress
Geo. W. Best
Tribune Building
New York City
Seos
Undertakers
J. T. Bacher & Co
United States Brewers' Association
J. J. Bacher & Co
Vatican
Rome
Mr. and
Mrs. Gladstone
Bucklen
Arnica
J. If, Bacher & Co
Illinois Central R
Homeseekers
Minnehaha Lake
D. D
Fellnois Central
Cedar Falls
Hiinois
Wisconsin
Alls
Northwest
Manchester
Merry A.G
Patcrr
Cairo
Tiinois Central
Mississippi Valley
Memphis
New Orelans
Town
Alden
Sioux City
Lown Falls
Southern Homeseeker’s
J. M. Merry
Ilinois
Yazoo Villey
Skene
Merry
Laws
John Wedderburn & CO
Washington, D. C
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