This Piece Recaps Lincoln and Washington Fire Brigade Visit
The excerpt describes a 19th century scene where a group from Philadelphia presents fire engine offers to President Lincoln. He politely ends the meeting, clarifying he is president of the United States, not head of Washington's fire department, as citizens seek a fully equipped local brigade. The narrative reflects era anxieties and civic action toward public safety.
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William Bearer Wolenci
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Avira
Ashington
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Jetige
Acre
Frey
Philadelphia
Washington
White House
Lincoln
United States
Sheridan and the Joke in Political Oratory
A compact note on how a speaker wins audience good will through jokes and flattery. Sheridan suggested using humor to win favor in the House of Commons. The essay cites Tertullus’s flattery of Agrippa and a self portraying strategy to seem native or patriotic as effective exordium devices.
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Tertullus
Paul
Agrippa
San Pline
The Biggest Offer Yet From The Progress and Free Press
The Tywhees offer a combined one year subscription to The Progress and The Free Press for $1.50 with a free 1898 year book and 20,000 copies shipped. A Dec 1897 publication date is planned, with book copies sent soon after and 15 cents more for mailing. Renewals and new subscriptions eligible.
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Detroit
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Shreveport
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Silver Knight-Watchman periodical items noted
A jumbled early 1900s newspaper fragment discusses the Silver Knight-Watchman periodical, its editor U. S. Senior Wo, and weekly doings. It mentions pricing, circulation in western territories, agents wanted, and advertising copy for the home and fireside audience.
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Hilary
Silver Knightwatchman
Bimetalle Paper of America
U. S
OM. Stewart
Ewscol
Anak
Eptos
Iowadely
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