Soldiers and temperance in the army in a Sunday column
A post of about 500 soldiers forms a total abstainers league of fifty with rising numbers. The piece argues the army has strong temperance sentiment, cites officers who favor abstinence, notes canteen abolition and medals for abstainers, yet laments widespread drinking outside posts. It claims drink harms soldiers and supports national prohibition, recounting Lincoln’s school memory and a Bible reading anecdote.
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Russia
Army
Fort Screven
Georgia
A Lincoln Story Told With Candid Lincoln
A Washington witness recounts an 1862 White House encounter. Lincoln sits dejected with a hand to his face as a caller asks if he is sick. The president asks if Sumner Chandler and Wade were met at the door, illustrating a moment of the era.
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Mr. Lincoln
Daniel
Nebuchdnezzar
Shadrach
Meshach
Abednego
Nebuchadnezzar
Sumner
Chatler
Wade
Washington
White House
Lincoln
President
Mr.Lincoln
Chandler
Dream of Sunny Italy Ends in Murky Domestic Rift
A quarrel between Mr. and Mrs. Greene reveals collapsed fantasy of luxury and culture. He promises sunlit Italy, fine art, and opera boxes, while she recalls their humble origins and the daily grind. The exchange ends with both weary and ready for sleep.
Letter Found From Youth Refreshes Married Couple
Mrs Greene shows a pre marriage letter to her husband, recounting a youthful, sentimental note. He asks what it says, she reads it aloud, and the moment rekindles memories from their early days. The scene unfolds as a quiet domestic vignette.
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Mrs. Greene
Mr. Greene
Baking Powder Biscuits Recipe from KC Baking Powder
A call to try KC Baking Powder biscuits as far ahead of ordinary ones with a simple soft dough method. Use three cups flour, shortening, baking powder, salt, and milk or water, then bake small shapes in a hot oven. Also promotes KC Cook's Book and free certificate with KC cans.
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JgvEa Myo. Co
Chicago
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