Lincoln Summer Cottage and the Nation’s Soldiers’ Home
The piece recalls Lincoln’s modest summer cottage near Washington and its later role as part of the National Soldiers’ Home. It explains how Congress considered a dedicated summer White House, while the Lincoln site already served presidents, and details the Riggs estate origin and General Scott’s wartime gold gift that funded the home.
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Lincoln
Virginia
Old Dominion
Grover Cleveland
Washington
National Soldiers’ Home
Columbian
United States
George ‘Washington Riggs
First Citizens
Winfield, Scott
Santa Ana
Scott
Congress
War Department
Riggs
Lincoln Cottage at Soldiers' Home A Historic Retreat
The Lincoln cottage on the grounds of the Soldiers' Home in Washington is described as President Lincoln's summer retreat. The article notes its name changes, its status as a de facto presidential residence, and its enduring link to Lincoln and Civil War history. It mentions Fort Stevens nearby, the Lincoln memorial rostrum at the cemetery, and ongoing sentiment against tearing down the cottage for new facilities.
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Lincoln
Potomac
General Scott
White House
Heights
Washington
Union
Anderson’ Cottage
Anderson
Fort Sumter
Anderson Cottage
United States
Grant
Hayes
Arthur
Lincoln Cottage
President Lincoln
Lincoln Agra
Fort Stevens
Dream of Relief Sparks Town Opera Hope
A fragment shows two residents discussing Miss Yawler singing across the way. One muses that she belongs to a grand opera company, while the other doubts such groups visit their town, highlighting local aspirations and skepticism.
Meekers The Supposed Suffragette Husband In Town
A boisterous man known as Meekers is suspected to linger near the scene to avoid returning home. Town gossip ties him to Mrs Puffinghurst, a noted suffragette, and to boasting of prowess with wildcats.
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Meekers
Puffinghurst
Royal Protocol Sparks A Grin In Witty Exchange
A master of ceremonies instructs a visitor to genuflect when presented to the king. Mrs. Parkingham of the USA retorts with a surprised question, wondering if the sound she heard is a noise or a gesture.
Health and digestions show in women’s well being
Women realize good health lies deeper than cosmetics. Constipation and indigestion cause weary eyes headaches and pimples. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin offers a mild tonic laxative to restore natural bowel function and is sold in 50c and 1.00 bottles with samples from Dr W B Caldwell Montana Ill.
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Caldwell
Back at Critic on Sixth Avenue Swedish Visit Ends
Captain F J Archibald and James Neilsen of Sweden recall a Swed ish employment agency near Fortieth Street with a sign reading Help Wanted The unpronounced extra letter j spurs Neilsen to joke about retaining silent letters like the p in pneumonia, highlighting cross language quirks.
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Sixth Avenue
New York
Capt
F. J. Archibald
James Neilson
Sweden
Fortieth Street
Neilsen
New York Herald
Funeral Oration Sparks Thoughts on Joe Thomas
In a rural Pennsylvania community the undertaker stood at the door as the minister spoke of Joe Thomas death and the uncertain afterlife with a call to be prepared to meet him. The improvised remark suggested hope for heaven and worry about hell, leaving attendees pondering the deceased’s eternal fate.
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Pennsylvania
Joe Thomas
On to Her Job and Rights of Husbands
Cartoonish dialogue notes Mrs Gabble and Mrs Strongmind on managing husbands. Gillet reports neighbors above quarrel and his wife’s tolerance for fuss. A quip about Shylock and a pound of flesh ends with price of meat joke.
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Colin Gabble
Mrs. Strongmind
Gillet
Perry
Young America
Shylock
Stoutly Regrets Distance from Mrs Stoutly
Mrs Stoutly sighs that John no longer sits with her, recalling past closeness. Stoutly apologizes, saying there is something beyond his reach. The dialogue from Harper's Weekly suggests lingering longing and shifting affection.
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Mrs. Stoutly
John
Harper’s Weekly
What Every Farmer Should Know Formulas
A farm guide by W I Keller of Kearney Nebraska offers plans on curing pork and sausages, tanning fur and leather at home, curing hides, and making cement products on the farm. Includes a price list and ten views by experienced men.
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W. I. Keller
Kearney
Nebraska
Economy clash over valuing spend and constituents
A dialogue pits two statesmen on economy with one proposing minimal spending to please all except his constituents, sparking debate on fiscal restraint versus inclusive policy.
Cream of Rye and Cole's Carbolisalve Ad Claims
An old advertisement touts Cream of Rye promising health energy and lower living costs with a free Silver Spoon in every package. It also promotes Cole's Carbolisalve claiming rapid relief from skin diseases and burns, offering free samples from D W Cole & Co of Black River Falls Wisconsin.
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Cole
Tod. W. Cole & Co
Black River Falls
Wis
Meeting sparks warning as Tes faces censure
A wary note says Tes attended a critical meeting full of fire and hints at potential removal if he acts rashly. The exchange underscores tension within the group and the risk of consequences for outspoken behavior.
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets Promote Cure for Constipation
An advertisement promotes Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a remedy for constipation. It claims constipation causes many diseases and that curing the cause cures the disease, highlighting ease of taking the medicine.
No Serious Mistakes in New Year Amid 1911 Writing
A brief humorous exchange notes no errors yet for the new year as one speaker mentions continuing to write in 1911. The dialogue records a light conversational moment reflecting the era.
Piles Cure Claim Prompts Refund Offer
An advertisement touts PAZO ointment as curing piles in 6 to 14 days with a money back guarantee. The copy notes the product fails to cure certain conditions and includes unrelated lines about the mind and living spaces.
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Abraham Lincoln
the Soldiers Home
Lincoln Rostiuit
Solwelds
Gollietrs Hope
Lincolny Cottage
Lincolins Slies
Wipoing
Glounds
Women and Health
Ole Dr Samuel Pytcher
Luckiy
the C1entaur Company
Bears
ASTOR
THE
the Centaur Company
New York City
Prof
Munyon
Lord Jefferson Sts
Philadelphia
John A.satter
Allen
Allens
Olmsted
LeRoy
N.Y
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