Lincoln in Indiana A portrait of a future president's youth
A Connecticut Yankee style piece examines Abraham Lincoln's formative years in Indiana and Kentucky, detailing his humor, social habits, and boyhood exploits. It recounts games, fishing, hunting, and local stories about Granny Hanks, neighbors, and Lincoln's love of company and wrestling.
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Indiana
Kentucky
Lincoln
Jacob Freeze
New Albany
Julius Caesar
Maui
I. N. Botts
Pears
Forsythes
Lincoln Cabin
Granny Hanks
Young Lincoln
Abe
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Artemus Ward
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Young Wesley
Young Hall
Dave Brame
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Three Bible Fools I The Atheistic Fool
Three Bible Fools outlines three types: the atheistic fool who denies God, the fool who excludes God from life, and the rich fool obsessed with wealth. It cites biblical passages and a dying man in New York who turns to prayer, illustrating spiritual priorities over material gain.
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God
Lord Jesus Christ
Doctor Scofield
Saul
David
Abner
Indianapolis
Vincenner
Christ
New York City
John
Military style suit for travel and duty wear featured
A khaki gabardine two coat suit with full length top coat and buttoned skirts is described as ideal for long motor trips. The outfit pairs a manly plain blouse in washable satin or crepe de chine with a small close-reefed hat. Eton jackets rise and fall in fashion as a leading American tailor signals new momentum.
Conserving Dairy Feed Through Legumes and Silage
Agriculture guidance urges feeding dairy herds well during war to maintain milk supplies for armies and civilians. Legume hay and silage can replace part of grain, reducing grain use for humans. Plant more legumes, aim for at least one ton per cow, store corn via silos to cut losses and ensure succulent, economical feeding.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Prediction on Eton suit demand and next season’s fabrics
A fashion note argues that Eton suits save fabric and will be in demand as fabrics grow scarcer and pricier next season. It rejects a Paris forecast pushing long suit coats forward and notes fall fashions remain guesswork due to seasonal variability.
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Eton
Paris
Timely Notes of Fashion Scarfs Hats and Parrots in Spring Styles
New scarfs of tulle in bright shades edged with spangles and beads feature irregular borders. Straw embroidery and vermicelli straw decorate hats and designs. Applique figures on children’s frocks use cretonne or hand blocked linen, often a single fruit or parrot motif. Parrots appear in interiors and now on hats and frocks with fabric figures.
Storms and feeding stressed for dairy cows early spring
Guidance urges protecting cows from storms and providing good feed to prevent loss of flesh and milk. Warns against pasture damage when wet and suggests sorghum and corn for early silage. Recommends quick cooling of milk and cream for quality butter.
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United States Department of Agriculture
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Lincoln’s Day
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