Fragmented quotes reflect on manners and humanity
The text offers fragmented reflections on politeness and the essence of refined discourse. It juxtaposes old voices like Seneca and Garrick with musings on human nature and communication, mentioning words about crime, fellow feeling, and winter speech.
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Extreme claims for Tetterine cure touted in 19th century ad
An unsigned testimonial from Savannah proclaims Tetterine cures severe skin ailments including eczema and tetter. The letter credits dramatic improvements after using the product, mentions refund if unsatisfied, and lists conditions like ringworm and poison ivy. It promotes purchasing via druggists or mail from The Shuptrine Co. in Savannah Ga.
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In the world who knows not how to swim goes to the bottom
A fragmented quotation and garbled remark mix a dubious proverb with stray phrases about remedies and pain. The text references a sore throat and mentions Hamlin's Wirant Wil in a disjointed, unclear context. No cohesive reportable event or identifiable entities emerge.
Beagle as Rabbit Dog Heralded for Field Work
In The Outing issue for February, careful praise is given to beagles as ideal rabbit dogs. The piece stresses size, pace, and adaptability, arguing large hounds fail at quick turns and that a well matched pack is essential. It extols training a pack to run, scent, and pursue to the death, suggesting beagles offer superior game pursuit.
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Fragmentary History Item With Fraternity Speech Reference
A garbled excerpt mentions a February date and a dental matter. It references Miss Smith and a father, a dentist, and a Bohemian Magazine. The text is incomplete and several names and actions are unclear or missing.
GOOD CHARGE Coffee to Postum
A reader testimonial describes health improvements after switching from coffee to Postum. The unnamed young woman reports better digestion, fewer headaches, improved sleep, and overall well being, with a similar note from her brother about stomach and headaches.
A Washington Box Party for Little Friends
A family plans a George Washington party sparked by a hall box. Bertram homely ideas, Johnny misreads, and sisters Emma and Lina craft a playful celebration with hatchets and cherry trees culminating in a merry afternoon of costumes and games.
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City founder Washington and the future of metropolitan growth
The article reflects on George Washington as a city founder and contemplates the growth of New York into metropolitan districts. It questions whether Washington anticipated a future where a population center near City Hall could surpass the young nation, and argues for barriers to balance urban and rural power to safeguard the republic’s framework.
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Mightiest Name on Earth Washington Honor Speech
Lincoln’s tribute proclaims Washington as the mightiest name on earth for liberty and moral reform. The excerpt honors Washington’s enduring legacy, urging solemn praise and recognizing his immortal, naked splendor in deathless memory.
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Washington
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Seal Put Upon His Glory Quote by Alexander Hamilton
A short reflective line attributes happiness in another world to virtue and declares that earthly glory is sealed and secure, no longer at the mercy of fortune, spoken as a tribute to Alexander Hamilton.
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A Tribute to Washington and John Adams
A tribute fondly honoring George Washington as the most illustrious and beloved figure this country produced, with praise extending to John Adams as a commensurate legacy in early American leadership.
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Washington
John Adams
George and Father Argue Over Cherry Tree Incident
Papa Washington discusses neighbor Fairfax reporting loss of pies. George refuses to admit to all misdeeds in the neighborhood, denying responsibility for the cherry tree racket.
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Fairfax
Saint-Gaudens Reminiscences Evoke Twilight Graves and Loco Motive
Excerpts from The Reminiscences of Augustus Saint-Gaudens recount ecstatic images of twilight among graves near an old burying ground and the distant memory of a locomotive journey from New York. The recollections shift to Bowery scenes with bakery aromas and a German family’s stewed peaches, as described in Century Magazine.
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Mark Twain on books for Christmas gifts
Mark Twain offers humorous criteria for choosing books as gifts. He says leather covered volumes are valuable as razor straps, concise works like French literature serve to stabilize a wobbly table, old fashioned clasped books are good missiles for a dog, and large books such as a geography can help cover a broken pane of glass.
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Philadelphia Ledger
What Jefferson Said of Washington
Jefferson praised Washington for prudence with mature weighing of all factors and decisive action once resolved. He called Washington's integrity pure and his justice inflexible, stating no personal motive could bias him and deeming him a wise and good man.
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Thomas Jefferson
One of the World's Worthies Beloved Patriots Remembered
A Victorian era tribute extols a fallen leader as a world worthies figure. It lauds wartime feats and liberty, predicting future generations will honor the name among the most celebrated worthies. The text resembles a memorial praise likely from a period obituary or commemorative column.
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Votary
Thomas Jef Turnon
Washington Never Swerved Love of Country Duty
A compact tribute notes that Washington’s love of country bound him with a sacred obligation and that he never wavered in duty in thought or deed throughout his notable career, as quoted by Jared Sparks.
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Washington remembered as a powerful symbol in American memory
The quotation honors Washington as the first man of his era and a defining memory for Americans. Rufus Choate’s tribute proclaims his name a spell of power and of might, promising lasting reverence long after his time.
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Rufus Choate
The Flag of Washington Keeps A Dear On
Fragmentary note praises a flag symbol with a cheer like Suayspnshacyrin Blow and Sie blow, urging unity and reverence for the emblem. The readable words suggest a symbolic patriotic message rather than a clear news event.
Horace on judges preferring honesty over expediency
A succinct adage notes that a good and faithful judge favors honesty over expediency, underscoring integrity as the guiding principle in judicial conduct. The maxim reflects timeless virtue, urging restraint from quick political or practical shortcuts in favor of principled decision making.
Backache Signal Kidney Trouble Says Greensboro Man
Henry Gullatt of Greensboro Georgia recalls kidney disease begin with back pain and urinary issues. He credits Dean’s Kidney Pills with rapid relief and full recovery after two years of suffering. Sold by all dealers priced 0 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. A fool at forty will never be wise.
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