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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1906

Page

6

Lincoln and Clary duel ends with barrel toss in New Salem

Lincoln defeats Clary in a crowded street confrontation at New Salem. He exposes Clary’s plot to seize a bride’s money and wins public support after delivering a charged appeal for justice. The crowd disperses, and Lorimer is driven into the Sangamon River.

Lincoln's First Case in New Salem Highlighted

A narrated Victorian tale places Abraham Lincoln with Richard Yates in New Salem. Lincoln and Yates vow to share the first legal case. Peggy Lorimer, Shickshack’s ward, hides a snakeskin of Spanish gold. Lorimer, aided by Clary’s Grove thugs, seeks the treasure and Peggy. Lincoln keeps the gold safe while fending off rivals.

Abraham Lincoln Blackstone Minter Grayham New Salem Richard Yates Richard Jacksonville Abe Yates Lincoln Shickshack Peggy Antywine Consuelo Lorimer Don Louis Lorimer New Orleans Gambier Lorimer Clary's Grove Dick Yates Rutledge Tavern Grove

Checker Ah Hello Old Man

Seeker asks about the old man’s residence in a terse exchange. The dialogue hints at a comic val entity exchange and a dismissive response, reflecting a staged interaction between two speakers with a wary dynamic.

Checker Old Man Seeker

Two Great Names linked in adamant associations

The quote contrasts Washington and Franklin as enduring symbols. Washington’s sword remains sheathed in service to the country and Franklin is praised as a philosopher of power and progress through inventions like the printing press and plowshare.

Washington Franklin Jobs Quincy Adama

Political and economic commentary highlights

A compilation of brief editorial quotes from major papers circa early 1900s. Mentions Tillman on irrigation, Roosevelt as Red Man, Wilson Gorman era limits, 1905 prosperity, and growing self reliance in manufactured goods kindled by import tables.

N. Y. Evening Post San Francisco Chronicle

Bryan’s Philippines Visit Shows Cautious Stance

The Troy Times notes William Jennings Bryan, while admired by many Filipinos, speaks cautiously on independence. He has made no explicit promises, leaving revolutionary factions disappointed as observers see real-world conditions differ from distant expectations.

Mr. Bryan Philippines Ths Bryan Philippine Troy Times

Free trade storm prompts tariff revision talk in England

The Lewiston Journal notes that free trade has become a stormy issue in England, suggesting tariff revision as a growing theme. It cites a 60 percent rise in manufactured imports since the Dingley tariff and questions how free raw hides and other materials fit into the free trade debate.

England Loule Glebe Foss Lewiston Journal

Window Box GardeningHints On Seed Germination And Care

An authority outlines three main causes of seed failure in window box gardening too deep or too shallow planting or seeds left loosely in soil. Proper soil, drainage in tin pans, bottom watering, and lighted ventilation with a glass cover improve germination and transplant success. Brooklyn Eagle

Brooklyn Eagle

Home Remedies For Constipation From The Com. moper

Four economical laxative recipes are outlined using senna leaves raisins figs caraway and sorghum molasses Olive oil is recommended as a mild hepatic laxative. Each No. includes proportions and simple preparation steps with notes on cost and availability.

Smocked waists charm all ages from children to adults

A London house known for artistic gowns operates branch houses in New York and another American city. It specializes in smocked gowns and waistlines for grownups and children in crepes, silks, and muslin. Smocking decorates yokes and cuffs on simple slips inspired by Kate Greenaway images.

London New York Kate Greenaway China Chesebrough Mfg. CO State Street New York City

Recipe for Apple Custard Tart Filling and Bake

Instructions describe combining stewed apples batter cream eggs sugar and nutmeg then baking in puff pastry in a moderate oven. No dates names or places are provided. The passage offers a simple dessert method suitable for a home kitchen.

Baking Instructions Fragment Card

A fragment lists ingredients for a dough or batter including one cup molasses one teaspoon ginger one cup hot water one teaspoon wall three cups flour one teaspoon soda dissolved in hot water no tablespoons melted butter.

Science and Industry Highlights of 1904 Developments

A 1904 survey notes Siam exported over 12 million dollars in rice with teak second in value. Germany's mineral product value around 250 million dollars. Tokian reports on tobacco dealers. Professor Lee in Washington refines atmosphere height by sunset timing. Lancashire mills lure managers to India and Japan. new non magnetic particle separation patent by Weiss. iron plating enables magnetic separation. lime milk help extinguish coal mine fires tested by Inspector Kummer. emulsion fills crevices of coal or mineral.

Siam Tokio Japan Germany T. J. J. Lee Washington Lancashire India L. T. Weiss Wolfang Kummer

Western Canada’s marvelous crop returns propel westward growth

The seven year rise in wheat oats and barley yields in the Canadian West, including Alberta and Saskatchewan since 1905, shows record acreages and total cereals output climbing from 9 033 297 bushels in 1898 to 35 413 522 in 1904. The forward agricultural movement expands railways and settlement, with Alberta Red winter wheat proving viable and opportunities for settlers worldwide. Full information from Canadian Government Agents.

Canadian Northwest Territories Alberta Saskatchewan West

English in India Reading Growth Among Natives

The article notes that about 2,000,000 natives of India can now read English. It highlights the expanding access to literacy and the spread of English instruction in colonial India.

India

Winter Weakness and Dr Williams Pink Pills Sell Strength

An advertisement extolls Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood and nerve tonic for winter weakness. It cites air quality and reduced activity in cold weather and features a Detroit woman report of rapid improvement after six boxes, claiming restored appetite, weight gain, color, and sleep. The pills are described as stimulant and lasting strength, available at drug stores.

Dr. Williams

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Clary Don Pedro Lorimer Sangamon Portsmouth N. H Cummins Iowa James Wilson Wilson Ers Mary Hartwell Catherwood J’eggy Senator Tillman Kansas City Star Roosevelt Chicago Daily News Bryan Is Olive Wil Science and Industry Canada Japanese Medical Co Rochester, N. Y Liniment Earl S. Sloan Albany Street Boston
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