Young Lincoln in Springfield Jubilee and a Dance with Mary Todd
In 1837 Springfield at a Fourth of July celebration Matt and Adam Clay face a lynch threat after a fatal stabbing of Scrubb White. Lincoln defuses the crowd, then attends a Guckeo Walls dance where he clashes with Douglas and courts Mary Todd while navigating social class and romantic tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Matt
Adam Clay
Scrubb White
Lincoln
Mary Zoch
Edwards
Mary
Douglas
Kentucky
Linisln
Massachusetts
Lincoln Tever
Auyton
Mincola
Searthingly
Orser
Mary Todd
Abe
South
Untitled Writings Reflect Rural Turmoil and Fear
A garbled account sketches a scene with Hazel eyes and townsfolk in Kentucky, naming Macy Todd and Lincoln. Voices murmur of payback and fear as a stranger hints at a planned confrontation while a neighbor questions the scene. The passage conveys unease and threatened retribution in a rural setting.
Advice to Lovelorn from the Nation’s Letters
A long readers’ column collects voices on engagement breakups and last minute desertions. Patrons recount reasons for canceling weddings, from illness and family pressure to fear, duty, and religious concerns, with examples from Lincoln and various couples, highlighting the hurt and confusion in choosing honesty over heartache.
Club Calendar for S A. Lincoln talk at hotel event
The S A Club calendar lists Monday events at St Anthony hotel and a Ladies Auxiliary meeting at Mrs Guy Gute’s home on 35 Prew Jet street. Tuesday features Gen D S Stanley of the Grand Army of the Republic speaking at 7:30 pm with women and moral reflection quotes attributed to Lincoln and Douglas in dialogue style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anthony
Lindies
Bow
Guy Gute
Jett Street
D.S. Stanley Cyrcle
Eubles
Rand Army of the Republic
Ioelsler Nark
Murky Telegram Tells Of Emma Abbott Sermon Feud
A fragmented historical notice recalls singer Emma Abbott and a Nashville church clash with Bishop Canfield, describing a dramatic public rebuke of clergy and Abbott’s spirited retort. It mentions Abbott’s operatic debut at Covent Garden and notes her death in 1891 at age 43. The piece weaves family telegrams, a seaside ranch home, and anecdotal odds and ends from a late 19th century circle.
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Martha
Calhoun
Papa
Emma Abbott
New York
Nashville
Tenn
Canidter
Blakop
Abbott
Verteman
Janta
Bento Abbott
London
Govent Garden
Ts Bishop
Beachy Family Leaves for Middle West Trip
Beachy Mr and Mrs J K Beachy and son Billy left Saturday morning for Méccourt and Kermas They will spend August in Colorado returning to San Antonio early September to visit Miss Fattie Wood and Mrs Paul Parnoy at their home Miss Jerry Fates is spending her vacation at the Mayan Guest ranch
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Beachy
Middle-West
J. K. Beachy
Billy
Méccourt
Kermas
Colorado
San Antonio
Fattie Wood
Paul Parnoy
Tugio
Ho de Misa
Jerry Fates
Fashion Notes and Color Schemes in New York Prints
A fragment discusses dance tricks and apparel mood in New York prints. It mentions traveling crowds, color schemes for accessories, and dresses with upholstery accents. Observes that prints miss tearful soul, notes floral shades like pink primroses, and references a shadow of Queen Elizabeth on a stale picture.
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Prunel
New York
Nyet
LA Wood
Minke T
Variely
Good Manners and the War on Slacks in Salads
A column reviewing social manners critiques from Mrs. Cornelius Beeckman and Mrs. Wakefield, reflecting on dress code debates for women and the hospitality industry. It weaves commentary on American cuisine, the salinity of salads, and fashionable attire, noting travel wisdom from Lilian Robins and snippets about postwar propriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Beeckman
Beeckman
Mme
Cesay Alte
Paris
Creusers
Ritz
New York
Wakefield
Whitman
Masx
New England
Ers
Beauty Hints for Flexible Hands and Finger Exercises
A short guide on daily hand and finger exercises to improve flexibility and eye appeal. It covers hand positions, finger stretches, thumb movements, and wrist flexibility to enhance graceful movements and appearance.
Summer Coffee Ideas From a Vintage Menu Card
The page outlines iced coffee preparations for hot weather, detailing double strength brew, serving with ice, and a variety of flavor twists. It includes several recipes for coffee drinks with whipped cream, fruit and spice infusions, and dessert pairings, aimed at refreshing menus during summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cinamon
Texas Women Honored by Woodmen Circle Convention
National Woodmen Circle representatives in New York report Texas women elected to top posts for the next four years. Jeanie Willard of Denison becomes vice president, and others include Mor- Ravel of Fort Worth as treasurer, Maggie Hyde of Dallas as recording secretary, Bessie Dol Taylor elected to the legislative committee, Laura Krebs of Austin chairing the advisory committee, Lenn A. Bhugart of Garland on the regional committee, Hazel Doodlage of Houston on the educational committee, and Dora Alexander Sally formerly of Garland chosen as president pro tem.
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Texas
Woodmen
Fannie Benkendorfer
Blue
Denver
Grave
New York City
Uye Society
Tiqior
Jeanie Willard
Denison
Mor- Ravel
G. Meadows
Fort Worth
Dterlor
Mars
Maggie Hyde
Daiths
Bessie Dol
Taylor
Jtee
Laura EB. Krebs
Austin
Too
Lenn A. Bhugart
Garland
Hazel Doodlage
Houston
Dora Alexander
Sally
Mary Beasley to Visit Amarillo Guest Miss Hensley
Miss Mary Beasley travels to Amarillo as guest of Mrs Allen Botty and daughter Ruth Hensley. The Ladies Aid society holds a regular meeting at Thumday in Eagia Hall with participation by local residents and invited visitors.
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Mary Beasley
Amarilla
Mary Hensley
Anni
Amarillo
Allen Botty
Ruth
Robbins Bussell Marriage Announced in City Chapel
Mr and Mrs W H Bussell announce the marriage of their daughter Ennice Lorene to Ralph Weston Rabbits son of Mrs J D Robbing both of this city The ceremony was held at Fir Baplish chapel Friday evening with Dr Perry F Web pastor officiating The chapel altar featured herbs and baskets of gladiola blossoms The wedding party included Troy V Campbell who sang and played the marches Attendant Frances Guper wore orchid marquisette and carried a colonial bouquet The bride wore white tulle over satin with Chantilly lace and a coronet veil The couple left for a tour of Colorado and New Mexico Mrs Robbing wore navy and pearl trim with gardenia corsage
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. HL. Bussell
Ennice Lorene
Ralph Weston Rabbits
J. D. Robbing
Perry F. Web
Troy V. Campbell
Frances Guper
Dallas
Chantilly Jace
Willam Fore
Nan Albert Gaffas
William Ross
Colorado
New Mexico
Robbing
Engagement of Letitia Hardwick Announced in Texas
Mrs Edmund Hartwick hosted a Sunday reception announcing the engagement of Miss Letitia Hardwick to Dr Robert Button Jr of the city. The wedding is planned for August 21. Dr Button is a Gulfton Medical School graduate, member of Pi Beta Phi medical fraternity, with hospital work in St Marys and Sealy Galveston.
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Edward D. McCall
Letitia Hardwick
Edmund A. Hartwick
Robert. Button Jr
Tls City
Robert §. Sutton
Bakier
Texas
de. Gutta
University of
Texaa
Gulvexton
PI Beta P Medical Fraternity
St. Mary's and
Sealy
Galveston
Delegates Return From Townsend Convention and Local Celebrations
Delegates Townsend Parle Momaniey oP Humphrey and G Gray return from Townsend national convention as Sant Antoniy representatives spending a holiday at a country palace in Sisterdale. Clark Sviees attends Killenville college with parents Roy O. Syke and Misses Mary Rowena ors. The Prt Kappa Dells club hosts a shower for Mines Patty O Shea and Lourie Kraus at 110 Wes Magnela Avenue honoring Miss O Shea. Patty O Shea to wed James Moris on July 12 at Christ Episcopal Church. Miss Kerines to marry Lieut John Edward Berven on July 15 at Randolph Chapel.
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Townsend
Rie
Sisterdale
Clark Sviees
A. and I College
Killenville
Roy O. Syke
Mary
Rowena Ors
Prt Kappa Dells Zctaiily
Mids
Betty Snare
Wes
Magnela Avenue
Patty O'Shea
Lourie Kraus
Miss O'Shea
James Moris
Epiacapal
Kerines
Wits
Edward Berven
Randolph Fold
Elurpel
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Stephen Douglas
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Lils
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Rune
Yag
Miss ‘Codd
Puan Lineal
Macy
Hentucky
Jincoln
Elades
Bing Fairfax
Patricia
Win
Tinkee
Branx
Ont Pian
Arizona
Tye
Ree
Discoverie
Abraham Lincoln
Mery Todd
Athoni
S.A
Hit
Lincoln Ohsereed
Gemyelehy
Pilon
Richard French Spencer
Monsieur Chambray
Sim
Miss Howes
Alla
Amart
Kings Peay
Mra. Wakefield
Lilian Robins
Auto Travel Bureau
Sng Iyardlers
Elizabeth Tawea
Migg Hawes
Beauty
Mike Strow
Patgen
Robbins-Bussell
Letitia’ Hardwick
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Ingrediania
Morven
Alwaya
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