Tales of Other Inaugurations Washington's oath taking
A survey of inaugurations from Washington to Lincoln, recounting ceremonial pageantry and crowd scenes. It contrasts Jefferson’s simple 1801 ceremony with Jackson’s tumultuous 1829 event and Harrison’s fatal exposure, noting Lincoln’s dramatic 1861 protection and sunburst omen.
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New’ York
Washington
Murray's
Wall
Senate
Adams
Knox
Hamilton
von Steuben
Robert R. Livingston
New York
George Washington
United States
Senate Chamber
Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
Capitol
John Davis
Davis
Jay
National
Philadelphia
Aurora
Washington Artillery
Alexendria
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Pennsylvania Avenue
Taney
Wilson Honored by Glorious Parade on Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington observers describe Woodrow Wilson riding along Pennsylvania Avenue as ex president and later as president while 300000 residents packed the route. Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood led a grand parade with regulars veterans and civilians, showcasing fireworks lights and a festive mood as Wilson and Marshall accepted the nation’s vows.
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Edward B. Clark
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton
Pennsylvania Avenue
United States
Capitol
Signal Corps
National Guard
Albert L. Mills
United States Army
San Juan’ Hill
Milla
United States War Department
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Maryland
Virginia
Georgia
Maine
North Carolina
Republic
Union
Veteran League
James B. Stuart
Chicago
Robert N. Harper
Civic Forces
Tammany
Braves
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Aff Il
Elect Wilson
Wilson
Marshall
White House
Leonard Wood
Capitol Grounds
Roosevelt
Wiliam H. Taft
America
Jefferson
Western Canada's Phenomenal Development Explored
The article extols Western Canada as the fastest growing region with Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta having vast fertile land. It cites rising immigration from the United States, expanding wheat crops, and potential for vast agricultural and mineral wealth amid optimistic forecast for continued growth.
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Canada
Winnipeg
Chicago
Prairies
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
United States
Western Canada
Batttle
Nervous Applicant Seeks Daughter and Salary Rise
A young man enters a president’s office in a high nervous state and, after stammering, asks for both his daughter’s hand and a raise in salary. The employer prompts him to speak, and the man confirms the dual request.
Calumet Baking Powder Endorsed for Economy
An advertisement argues true economy in baking lies in avoiding failures rather than saving on materials. It praises Calumet Baking Powder for preventing failures and guaranteeing success, noting its purity and uniform quality. It cites two World Pure Food Expositions in Chicago 1907 and Paris 1912 naming Calumet the best baking powder.
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Ecounts
Chicago
Paris
France
Too Well Known
A street chat reveals a riddle about neighborly distance. An east end woman recalls knowing her neighbor so intimately that she avoids speaking to her altogether, highlighting quirky local humor about familiarity.
Castoria Safety Claim Ad in Historic Paper
An advertisement emphasizes Castoria as a safe remedy for infants and children, urging careful examination of each bottle for the signature and noting long use by parents. It stresses that children cry for Fletcher's Castoria and cites its trusted history.
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Una
Fletcher
The Best of Men Are Sometimes Worsted
A compact wry remark on human nature noting that even skilled men can fail under pressure, with a playful twist on the idea of being bested in a contest of wits or strength.
Jones Speaks Many Tongues Says He Understands Baby
A humorous quote notes that Jones claims to understand everything his baby says, suggesting multilingual comfort with infant chatter. The remark highlights a playful view of language ability.
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Jones
Suffered Kidney Trouble Finds Relief with Dodd's Pills
Mr R M Fleenor of Otterbein Indiana suffered 25 years with kidney and bladder issues. After doctors failed, two boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills cured him and he endorses the remedy. Ad invites writing for the pamphlet and free Household Hints and National Anthem music.
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R. M. Fleenor
Otterbein
Ind
Dodd
Mr. Fleenor
Dodd's Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Not at All Inspiring Sermon Itaged Snore
A witty exchange about a sermon that failed to inspire as a rector jokes that the congregation nodded off and slept through the service. The condensed quip preserves the humorous contrast between expectation and reaction.
Dr J H Rindlaub Specializing in Eye Ear Nose Throat
An advertisement for Dr J H Rindlaub, a specialist in eye ear nose and throat care in Fargo North Dakota. The snippet also includes a humorous line about how a slow man can become a sprinter when faced with debt.
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J. H. Rindlaub
Fargo, N. D
Piles Cure Claims Quick Relief with Pierce Pellets
An old advertisement promotes Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a fast cure for piles and hemorrhoids. The copy asserts relief from itching bleeding and protruding nodes in six to fourteen days and touts pellets as a sugar coated easy to take tonic that also regulates the stomach liver and bowels.
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Dr.Pierce
Ady
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