A Man for the Ages Butts Lincoln Myth in New Salem Tale
A vivid reminiscence traces Abraham Lincoln's formative 1831 New Salem years and the Sammson Traytor journey west from Vergennes Vermont to Illinois. It recounts Honest Abe’s rise, the Aaron-like trials, and the frontier dream shaping his early character amid family hardship and pioneer life.
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Abraham Lincoln
New Salem
Springfield
Abe
Ann Rutledge
Rving Bachellor
Samson Henry Traytor
Samto
Adirondack
Land of Plenty
Brimstead
Magnetized keyhole plate scandal draws crowd
A street peddler in This Isn't London hawked a magnetized keyhole plate claimed to attract steel keys from two feet. Curious buyers rushed the gimmick causing three injuries as the crowd surged. Tit-Bits reported the scene.
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London
If We Only Had Their Names
A girl in Pennsylvania had a coin lodged in her throat for two years removed by surgeons without instruments. The note wryly suggests hiring such surgeons to make others cough up coins that have been stuck with them longer.
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Samson Truylor
Sarah
Vergennes
Vermont
Homor
Sambo
Congregational Church
Samson
Paradise
Sampson
Boston
Caihers
Samson Traylor
Josiah
Joe
Betsey
Pennsylvania
Expert declares ten causes of crime in new analysis
An expert asserts a framework listing ten causes of crime, pondering if belief in the adage that the good die young is among them. The remark blends theory with a provocative question about moral causation and social outcomes.
Travel Shapes Humility Across Nations
A reflective essay argues against national boastfulness urging humility and appreciation for others. It notes travel reveals shared virtues beyond borders and cautions that no country has a monopoly on virtue. It asserts every nation can learn from others' strengths.
Politician Sees Family as the People Concept
A political figure reflects that a servant leader treats the family as the people, framing communities through familial ties. This view emphasizes inclusion and responsibility toward relatives as a microcosm of governance.
A Good Horse May Be Forgiven a Kick
A compact proverb-like note suggests leniency toward a horse that inflicts a kick. It contrasts animal behavior with human judgment, implying mercy may be justified in some equine interactions.
Not What They Looked For Audience Readership Change
Dr. William Lyon Phelps of Yale spoke in Philadelphia noting that readers and audiences prefer familiar content. He told a tale of an old music hall artist who returns to a town and finds the crowd silent because his jokes have shifted from old favorites to newer routines.
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Illinois
Elisha Howard
Malone
Franklin County
New York
Ste
Colonel
Samson
Joe
Black Liver
Canton
Captain Moody
Silas Wright
Vergennes
DeKalb
Richville
Gouverneur
Antwerp
Sarah
Samison
Sambe
William Lyon Phelps
Yale
Philadelphia
Bill
A Bad Reputation and the Life Itself
A compact aphorism notes that a poor reputation can form quickly while earning lasting trust requires a lifetime. It contrasts speed of negative judgment with enduring positive character. The saying underscores how reputations hinge on consistent conduct over time.
Carabao Serves as Filipino Milk Suppler
The carabao is described as the Philippine population's main source of milk, highlighting its central role in dairy supply for the country.
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Irving Bacheller
Chapter
Burlington
Chateaugay
Sarah Traylor
America
Alwiys Maimson
Little Joe
Saran
Tie
New York State
Chicago
Michigan
Missouri
Palatin! Steel S. Ss
Manitou
Charlevois
Petoskey
Bay View
Harbor Springs
Mackinac Island
Ss. S&s
Puritan
Ludington
Manistee
Onekama
Portage Park
Frankfort
Glen Haven
Traverse City
Bay Ports
Raissouri
S. S
Onehama
Michigan Transit Company
J. C. Conley
City Ticket Office
B. J
Rient
American Legion Weekly
Eatonic
A. Percifield
Parkers
Fiseox Chem
Wks
Patchorne, N
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Wiecox Chemical Works
Patchone
N. Y
Merrill Moore
Creston
Iowa
G. H. Beeay eeaNy
Michigan Ave
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