Lincoln’s Tragic Burden From Lincoln to Ford’s Theater
The piece reflects on Abraham Lincoln’s life and death, noting the 65th anniversary of his assassination. It discusses the immense strain of leadership during the Civil War, imagined what-ifs of the war’s outcome, and Emil Ludwig’s Lincoln biography with plate illustrations that depict Lincoln’s stoic, tragic character and the toll of four years of war on his health and spirit.
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Elmo Scott Watson
Pril
John Wilkes Booth
Abraham Lincoln
North
Pord
United States
Woodrow Wilson
White House
George Washington
Lincoln
Emil Ludwig
Little, Brown and Company
Ludwig
Capitol
Douglas
Sor
Washington
Appomattox
Baker
Lord
Ford
Mary Lincoln
Tad
On with the dance and a future far from home
Denny and Sara clash over married life as she pushes for a modern apartment hotel and social whirl while he envisions a sober home with steady work. Sara shifts from frothy plans to a desire for a snug bungalow and domestic life, sensing the need to reconcile love with practicality. He hints at lingering funds and changing plans as their engagement nears.
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Sara
Denny
Billy
Dennis
Vera
Bhe
June
Europe Asia as Separate Continents in History
The text discusses Europe being part of Eurasia geologically yet treated as a distinct continent due to long-standing customs and history. It notes ancient Greek philosophers divided the world into Europe Asia and Libya Africa, separated by major seas and rivers, and that these divisions persist despite advancing geographic knowledge.
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Europe
Eurasia
Asia
Libya
Africa
Mediterranean
Red Sea
Don
Black Sea
Build Healthy Bones Through Diet and Vitamins
The teeth form part of the bone structure and strong bones rely on lime and vitamin C. A diet rich in vitamin C, milk, oranges, tomatoes, lemons, cabbage, magnesium, phosphorus, and nitrogen promotes sound bones and teeth.
Cider Varieties and Production Outside the United States
Variation in cider outside the United States notes alcoholic content in cider from vinous fermentation of apple juice. It highlights that many fine ciders come from vintage apple varieties and that cider apple orchards are primarily in France and England. In the U S fresh unfermented apple juice is termed cider.
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United States
France
England
America
To Comfort and the Meaning of Comfort
A reflection on the verb comfort, tracing its Latin root comforto and its essence as increasing the power to endure. The text suggests true comfort strengthens the bearer's resilience rather than easing the burden.
Mardi Gras Carnival Traditions Across Europe and America
Mardi Gras marks the start of Lent with carnival revelry and pageants. The term from French means fat Tuesday, linked to Shrove Tuesday and confession before Lent. Paris once paraded a fat ox. New Orleans popularized the festival in the United States with city sponsored parades and civic kings, though costly programs occur only occasionally.
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Paris
England
Europe
United States
New Orleans
Pathfinder Magazine
Blind Fate Love Is Blind Look at Married Couples
A Florida Times Union line comments on relationships and marriage, noting how perceptions of love and compatibility vary among couples. The remark invites readers to observe patterns among married pairs to form personal judgments about fate and harmony.
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Florida
Ice Cream Stand Sparks Child’s Interest in Comics
In Cupper's Weekly a child named Waldo smiles at an ice cream stand. The article notes the attraction lies in the stand's unique comic section, drawing curious visitors and families.
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Waldo
Cupper's Weekly
Not a car in sight in city street scene
Cleveland News reports a quiet street scene with no vehicles visible as pedestrians prepare to cross, capturing a moment of everyday city life and potential safety concerns.
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Cleveland News
American Association of Universities Organized in 1900
The American Association of Universities was organized in 1900 to consider matters of common interest relating to graduate study.
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The
American Association of Universities
A Decided Blond Description in 19th Century Lexicon
A clipped description portrays a light-haired woman as strong willed and self asserting, always insisting on her own way in social sketches and moralizing notes of the era.
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