Sherman and Sheridan Refuse Presidential Nominations
The draft details how General Sherman and General Sheridan rejected the idea of presidential bids. It notes Sherman's letter expressing opposition to any nomination for president and Sheridan's consistent avoidance of the path to higher office despite friends' rumors of support. The passage also touches on factional tensions and a speculative Albany birth controversy surrounding Sheridan.
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Thomas Tere
Thomas
Lincoln
Ocean Snored All Night Tale From Nahatit Resident
A resident of Nahatit relates a tale about a Boston servant and his wife. In a morning exchange the wife answers that she did not sleep well because the ocean’s snoring kept her awake all night.
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Boston
Mary
W. T. Sherman
George H.-Thomas
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West Point
Hea
White House
Lingcoln
Agricultural Notes on Livestock and Crops in Historic Text
The passage discusses foal growth needing exercise, incubators, calves gaining more from given feed, avoiding cover crops in orchards, harmful irregular watering to poultry, early potato varieties vs later ones, and the aim of fruit growing to enhance edible portions. It reads as practical agricultural guidance with emphasis on animal welfare and crop outcomes.
Principles and memories from Civil War era chats and farm notes
A reminiscence on General Thomas and Lincoln's nomination choices shared by Billy Sherman. The article shifts to a string of practical farming tips covering dairy, fruit, poultry, pigs, and general farm management, including herd comfort, milking cleanliness, crop timing, pruning, and barn lighting.
Grant Endorses Sheridan as Supreme War Leader
The article recounts General Grant’s high regard for General Sheridan as a fighting commander. Grant reportedly said Sheridan combined great daring with caution, favored swift action, and could defeat any army with a 20 000 man force trained under him. The piece notes Sheridan’s success in the Shenandoah and Grant’s view of Gettysburg outcomes.
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Washington
McKinley
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Sheridan
Mr. Young
Gettysburg
Meade
Lee
Meades
Ita
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Brightened Swiss Towns By Window Boxes And Charm
Visiting La Guayere Switzerland reveals a village famed for its chocolate and old chateau. Flowering window boxes brighten every house, with pink red geraniums nasturtiums and hydrangeas creating a colorful winter scene.
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Eixteenth
La_Guayere
Switzerland
Make the Suburbs Pretty: A Case for Courtyards Over Monotony
John M. Carrere argues suburban design fails from uniform land division and lacking architect guidance. He suggests reconfiguring four 60 foot lots into a courtyard layout with varied frontages to improve light air and grounds without changing property boundaries.
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John M. Carrere
America
Ben
Holland a Land of Flowers A seasonal bloom tour
There are two Hollands one of dikes and windmills and one of towers. The Holland of the flowers is a past ideal, with a yearly cycle starting February with snowdrops and crocus, rising to tulips and hyacinths in spring, peaking in color during tulip time, then iris and gladiolus into June. The tulip remains the banner bulb of Holland.
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America
Holland
Boy transforms neglected school garden into beauty
In Los Angeles a family’s son revived a near barren yard by planting seeds and cuttings from the school garden. With help from his mother and local support the once derelict area blossomed into a thriving, philanthropic project that brings daily beauty and value to the neighborhood.
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Los Angeles
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