Hale Storm of 1845 Debate Between Hale and Pierce
A profile of John P. Hale and Franklin Pierce highlighting the 1845 Hale Storm campaign in New Hampshire. The piece notes Hale as a leading anti slavery voice, his dramatic state campaign, and a Farnklin Pierce exchange that foreshadowed later presidential bids.
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John P. Hale
New Hampshire
Gen
Franklin Pierce
Hale
United States
Senate
Texas
Congress
Scott
Taylor
Chase and
Seward
Charles Sumner
Concord
Dover
General Pierce
Pierce
Lincoln's Son and Blaine Nomination Reflections
In 1884 at Chicago the Blaine ticket was nominated and Gen. Logan named VP. Gen. James Husted warned of inevitable defeat and said a Lincoln candidacy by Robert T. Lincoln could have united factions. He recalled a Illinois plan to back Lincoln for president by acclamation but Arthur's cabinet loyalty halted the move.
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John P. Hale
Mr. Hale
United States
New Hampshire
Free-Soil Party
Spain
Johnson
Ready
Pierce
Mr. Pierce
Free Soil
E. J. Edwards
Robert T
Arthur
James G. Blaine
Chicago
John A. Logan
James H. Husted
Blaine
Husted
New York State
Robert T. Lincoln
Illinois
Logan
Roscoe Conkling
New York
Conkling
General Logan
Lincoln
Garfield
Abraham Lincoln
BE. J. Edwards
Calhoun Studied Law at Litchfield on Dwight Rule
The great South Carolinian, John C Calhoun, followed Yale President Timothy Dwight to study law at Litchfield Connecticut after graduating from Yale in 1804. Dwight urged this path for a solid grounding, and Calhoun later earned a law diploma in 1807 before returning to practice in Charleston.
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Timothy Dwight
Yale
New School
Litchfield
John
Calhoun
Yale College
Conn
Henry Ward Beecher
Connecticut
South Carolina
Dwight
Litchfield, Conn
Litchfield Law School
Charleston
Carolina
BE. J. Edwards
Grapes Packed In Sawdust From Lodi For Holiday Trade
Report from New York says the first carload of Lodi California grapes packed in odorless redwood sawdust stayed six weeks in drums then shipped to market for the holiday trade. The fruit reportedly kept color and flavor, remaining firm as at picking. Local growers and shippers plan large scale shipments of table grapes packed this way.
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Lodi
Cal
New York
The Old Kick Unearths Burlesque Exchange
Dialect humor quotes Satan surprised at no paradise seat as New Yorker and Puck riff on speculators grabbing all seats in heaven with weary banter.
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Satan
Paradise
New Yorker
Puck
Three Degrees in Medical Treatment Discussed
A Sacred Heart Review explores positive ill comparative and superlative treatments in medicine, outlining foundational concepts and implications for patient care and medical practice. The article analyzes how terminology reflects approaches to therapy and outcomes.
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Sacred Heart Review
Easily Made Toilet Set Holder With Straps and Pockets
A simple half yard by quarter yard case lines with white oil silk and suede lining forms a compact toilet set holder. It features stitched edges, internal pockets for a face cloth and manicure instruments, and two outer straps to secure contents. Decorate the exterior with initials or simple motifs.
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Morocco
Scientist-Advertised Lost Dog Returns Home
A learned scientist advertised a stray pomeranian in the newspaper with a note that the dog had been experimented on with poisons and was of no value to the owner. The dog, described as affectionate, returned the next day, illustrating a twist in the tale.
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Dot
Newest Ideas in Neckwear from Paris Display
White net dominates the imported Paris neckwear with plain plaited or embroidered variations. Edging of plain lawn, fichu or jabot accompany the net while lace or figured net add refinement. A novelty features a collar and jabot with distinct linen and lace halves meeting on the bodice front. A large net fichu with embroidered fronts and delicate edgings completes the range with bright color accents possible against dark tones.
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Paris
Sleeveless Waists and Varied Sleeve Styles Parade
The article surveys sleeve trends for dresses combining jacket-like bodices with sleeveless waists. Lace sleeves paired with satin and wool gowns are common, with long sleeves extending to the back of the hand and short sleeves sometimes flaring. It notes double and triple sleeves and a new long close fitting sleeve with a shoulder slash and buttoned cuff band.
How to Clean Jewelry With Simple Household Items
The article describes a jewelry cleaning routine using a toothbrush, soft brushes, alcohol, jewelers sawdust, rouge chamois, chamois, lukewarm suds, and dry cloths. It details polishing gold and silver, removing dirt, and restoring brilliance without damaging stones, noting pearls and glass imitations also respond well. Sterling silver can be boiled in baking soda water for cleaning.
Durbar Cap Adorns Indian Princes With Jewelled Trim
A Durbar cap inspired by Indian royal wear features dull red velvet interlaced with jeweled gold ribbon and a gold motif at the front holding a white osprey, reflecting regal ceremonial style.
Caesar Better First in the Village Than Second in Rome
A proverb declares that Caesar is more honored in his local village than in the city of Rome. It reflects a preference for local esteem over distant status.
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Caesar
Rome
Washington Birthday Entertainments
A guide to hosting Washington Birthday parties with home made favors table decorations and menu ideas. It covers color schemes centering on red white and blue and suggests hatchet place cards cardboard candle shade perforations and colonial style bonbons. The recipe for Creamed Chicken With Mushrooms is included with steps and serving suggestions.
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Washington
Martha Washington
Times of Washington
Hearty Winter Diet Recipes Highlight Heat and Nourishment
The guide advises warming foods for cold weather focusing on cereals lean meat milk eggs and vegetables. Buckwheat pork and a macaroni and cheese bake with white sauce cheese onion juice and buttered crumbs are recommended for energy and tissue building with easy digestion for brainy or low-exercise households.
Timeless Rome and the Eternal Youth
A reflection on Rome’s timeless essence rather than its length of days. Rome is timeless through philosophical eternity, not a vast chronology. The piece frames Rome as timeless youth, a modern city embodying young Italy amid rapid changes.
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Rome
Eter
Italy
Jesse Benedict Carter
The
Atlantic
Paper Bag Cookery Tips for Easy Oven Dishes
Practical guide to cooking in bags with methods for broiled steak breakfast egg bake sausage mashed potato cakes and liver with bacon. Also covers bag preparation sealing seam up use of fats and serving notes for jam buns and single bag dinners.
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Neer
Noble Motifs of Kindness and Courage
A short verse by A. L. Gordon presents two core virtues. The lines highlight kindness in helping others and courage in facing personal challenges, framing them as enduring stones amid life’s foam.
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A. L. Gordon
Valentine Luncheon Ideas For Decor And Treats
A Valentine luncheon guide suggests red decor with heart shaped cakes cookies and sandwiches. Use red carnations crepe paper ribbon and candy hearts for centerpieces and games. Decorations include heart cutouts on walls and windows and red shaded lights for ambiance.
Hoped They Were Broke
A pair of residents in Flatbush discuss the neighborhood spectacle of a debt collector visiting next door. One jokes the intruder might be a phonograph, highlighting the era's streetwise humor.
Cunard One Secures $825000 Subsidy From Britain
The Cunard One gathers a substantial subsidy from the British government totaling 825000 in the latest funding move. The aid supports ongoing operations and reflects postwar funding priorities.
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E.J. Edwards
Underwood & Underwood
N. Y
Cardinal Newman
Washington Birthday Entertainments
Stevenson
Theodore Roosevelt
Phillips Brooks
van Dyke
Cunard One
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