They Refuse Presidential Nomination by Military Leaders
The article recounts General Sherman and General Sheridan declining any bid for the presidency. Both argued the office is less fitting than a military career, and a letter from Sherman hinted he would not accept if nominated. A New York conference questioned Sheridan’s eligibility, citing birthplace doubts, but he stated he would not pursue the office.
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How He Planned to Go South in 1861
General Sherman recalls his West Point classmate General Thomas. He describes Thomas as absolutely truthful and of noble character. The dialogue notes their 1848 drift after the Mexican War and Sherman's June 1861 visit to the White House during Lincoln's presidency.
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Gen. W. T. Sherman
Gen
George H. Thomas
West Point
White House
Lincoln
Grant and Sheridan contrasted in guiding Gettysburg tale
The reminiscence recalls General Grant praising General Sheridan as a superior commander. Grant argued Sheridan would have driven Lee’s retreat at Gettysburg with a 20 000 man army trained under him. The account also notes Meade's handling and Sheridan’s swift, decisive tactics in Shenandoah.
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New Congressional Library
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And Only Man Is Vile in Shiraz’s Floral Fantasy
A traveler describes Shiraz as a center of anti British feeling with a Persian paradise setting. The ancient capital sits in a valley high above sea level, bordered by Edens of flowers where narcissus carpets sunny slopes. The traveler notes the narcissus can be banished only by sowing cotton, rice, or wheat.
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Persia
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Isle of Flowers
Nocturnal Ocean Snore Is New Household Help
A Nahant resident recalls a Boston maid who slept poorly due to the sea's present nightly roar. She joked that the ocean’s snoring kept her awake, recounting the eve and the surprised morning remark by the mistress.
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Nahant
Boston
Mary
Drawing the Line in Coronation Era Fashion Excess
A Detroit Free Press extract notes Mrs William B Leeds arriving from New York with forty identical grand trunks draped in brass and claret. It quotes her comment on women's costly dress, the waste versus men's durability, and a quip about male disapproval lasting only if it concerns his wife.
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William B. Leeds
George Keppel
London
New York
Leec
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Detroit Free Press
Important to Mothers Castoria safety notice and ad copy
The advertisement urges mothers to examine every bottle of Castoria for a signature and references decades of use. It includes a golf scene where a ball is spotted with questions about its location and whether it is in a hole before confirming ownership.
Spohn's Distemper Cure advertised for animals and poultry
Spohn's Distemper Cure claims to cure distemper in horses of all ages and prevent spread in the stable, with additional claims to cure chicken cholera and dog distemper. Available from druggists or direct from Spahn Medical Co, Geshen, Ind, with agents wanted and a free book.
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Spahn Medicrl Co
Geshen
Ind
Mistress and Kitchen Dispute Over Ashman’s Proposals
In a tense kitchen scene Harrer's Gezar explains the loud outburst is merely cook rejecting a propose’lay marks from the ashman. The dialogue features Hittie, Kittie, and a startling demand for calm amidst noise and profanity.
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Gezar
Geraldine Farrar Wonders Where Queer Old Men Come From
Miss Geraldine Farrar sits in a deck chair aboard the George Washington and watches six children at play. With a pensive smile she muses about the charm of children and where all the queer old men originate from.
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Geraldine Farrar
No-Win Advice When Wife Requests Money
The quote suggests that in a situation where a husband has no money and his wife asks for funds, any action he takes will be judged as wrong. It frames the dilemma as an ethical paradox with no clearly right choice.
Undertaking for Missionary Jobs and Odd Quests
A fragment notes an undertaking for missionary work and likens it to attempting to convert cannibals to vegetarianism. The terse remark hints at unconventional methods and challenges in mission efforts.
Lead in Salt Industry: Six States Produce 7.7 Million
In 1909 Michigan New York Ohio Kansas Louisiana and California led salt production. The six states gathered salt from rock salt sea water and natural brine, covering all known sources of salt.
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New York
Ohio
Kansas
Louisiana
California
Brighten the Bathroom With Pure White Soap
Architects favor white in bath design for cleanliness. Hewitt’s pure white Easy Task Soap cleans grease and dirt without scratching surfaces. A cake costs a nickel. If a girl loves a young man she still sees no one else in a crowd.
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Hewitt
Soothing Syrup for Teething Ends In Obscurity
A fragment notes a child teething remedy named Soothing Syrup for Children with claims to reduce inflammation pain and relieve wind colic. It mentions a price of 22e per bottle and includes a moral verse about the robe of righteousness not shrinking or stretching.
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