Debated Free Choice in 1860s U S Elections
Fragmentary to a New Haven letter discusses free choice, independence, and party loyalties with references to Cleveland McKinies Bryan Roosevelt and President Lincoln era politics. It notes Republican influence and public opinion on military and democratic issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland McKinies
Bryan
Roosevelt
CW Alcott
New Haven
Mast
Bregpbant
United States
United
Pushing Good News to Shape a Town’s Reputation
A town urges residents to highlight positive community deeds to attract outsiders. It warns against strife and urges proactive boasting to boost reputation and draw new citizens, arguing persistent pushers can achieve notable local improvements.
Mobilization hero drives Illinois quota to the border
The text honors Colonel B C Tripp as quartermaster general of Illinois and mobilization leader who organized the state Guard’s move to the border. It notes the massive task of equipping units and the rapid execution of plans at Springfields camp amid wartime mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth
Lee
Ispman
United States
Hugh Ander
Mirwan
Tripp
Ilinois
One Bird at a Time Insight for Work and Life
The piece contrasts two approaches to work. One pursues many goals at once, leading to scattered efforts and frequent failures. The other focuses on one task, building patience and steady progress, earning trust and long term success from employers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soang Man
Quotations on life and virtue from a清清 town column
A curiously stitched collection of maxims on manners, work, and character. Observations about marriage, farming, soldiers on the border, and social virtue urge practical goodness, self reliance, and dignified conduct. The piece blends homely aphorisms with guidance for daily life.
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Lemmon Herald
O. K. Fretland
Lemimon
Dakota
Perkins County
Wilson
Miring
Strafiger
C. A. Ingalls
R. J. Fields
Fatroten
Tate
Wéslmet
Deering
Meidinger Bro Deering and McCormick Machinery
Dheese
Western Lumber & Grain Co
Lemmon
Eubanks
B. R. Watt
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