Lincoln as nation’s guide in congress tribute
Excerpts from J G Monahan of Wisconsin praising Abraham Lincoln. The address reflects on Lincoln’s honesty patience and judgment, praising his fight against demagoguery and his leadership during the Civil War. It urges faith in fellow citizens and continuation of Americanism, citing Lincoln as a guiding example for future generations.
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Congress
Lincoln
Senate
House
Keyes
New Hampshire
Congressions
J. G. Monahan
Wisconsin
North
Hornli
Lineata
Acain
South
Warhington
Jefferson
Jackson
Webster
Douglas
Tilden
Blaine
Thor J
McKinless
Peente
Washington
Mr. Speaker
Abraham Lincoln
Fort Hamilton and its Civil War era beginnings
The piece recalls Fort Hamilton’s origins on Denise’s Ferry site after Long Island battles, noting a 1776 fort, historic figures like St. John’s Church baptism, and Robert E. Lee’s early command. It reflects on worn batteries guarded by famed officers and quotes controversial, fragmentary remarks about figures like Mr Balfour and Mr McKenna from a Boston transcript.
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Fort Hamilton
Robert BE. Lee
Scrambled Metaphors Signals Political Gaffe
A political speaker misspeaks by saying the present government has sown barbed seeds of dysfunction. The remark sparks attention as analysts parse the metaphor and its implications for policy debate.
Poem and Old Fashioned Desserts Amidst Whittled Hope
A fragmentary piece pairs a Whittier style poem about patience and companionship with outdated recipe snippets for Tapioca Pudding Grapenut Pudding Rhubarb Puddings and Frozen Fruit Salad. The dessert tips include measurements and method, ending with a note that the dish will serve 35 and a closing Whittier quote about hope.
Steamed Molasses Pudding and Odd Recipe List
A mixed recipe collection describes steamed molasses pudding with egg and molasses, apple fritters fried in hot fat with sugar coating, Swiss cheese savory on toast with parsley and pimento, and a Southern Italy salad dressing with peppers celery garlic and paprika, plus a cooked dressing method and sauce ideas.
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Italy
Cecil
Chi
Land Grows Rich Forty Years In The West
Forty years ago Canada’s prairie region was little more than a frontier. Now it ranks as a leading granary with vast wheat oats and barley production and a thriving dairy sector. Population and infrastructure expanded from Winnipeg and Brandon to Calgary and Edmonton as farms modernized and communities grew.
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Prairies
Canada
Prairie Provinces
Saskatchewan
Dominion
Winnipeg
Rocky Mountains
Hockles
Pacific Coast
Cape Horn
Manitoba
Brandon
Calgary
Edmonton
Northwest Territories
Cure of Cancer Claimed by Blois Surgeon in Paris
A Blois hospital surgeon reports a new noninvasive cure for cancer achieved with a gland theory approach. He treats several patients with no knife or radium and says cancers are cured by a gland-related physiological origin, backed by French Academy papers and ongoing work in Riess.
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Paris
Blois
Baronami
French Academy of Science
Ile
Riess
Raronami
Unscrambled wartime dispatches reveal officer commands
Fragmentary OCR note shows a captain directing ferry crews and a sergeant replying about a change in course mid journey. The source resembles an American Legion weekly snippet with wartime jargon and cut phrases.
Are You a Mother Do You Need Help Then This Letter Is Vital
A 19th century testimonial from Mrs. W. T. Marshall of Decatur praises Dr. Pierce medicines for postmaternity recovery. She credits Favorite Prescription and Gulden Medical Discovery with restoring health after nervous weakness, later using Pleasant Pellets for liver and stomach. Nearby druggists stock the family remedies. free medical advice available from the Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo, New York.
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Dr. Pierce
W. T. Marshall
Winds St
Dr. Fiarce
Buffalo
N. Y
Not Really Remarkable Palmistry Exchange
A brief dialogue centers on palmistry with Herbert noting a recent experience. He predicts a friend will soon gain substantial money, citing the four aces in the friend's hand as the sign. The exchange unfolds with light humor about fortune telling and luck.
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Herbert
Sam
All He Asked
Old Crusty objects to a suitor saying at present salary he could not dress her. Suitor retorts he could keep her in gloves. The father treats gloves as a bribe and clarifies he meant only for her band.
Up to the Neck In Baby Sightseeing
A bachelor visiting the proud new parents inspects the newborn and is asked which parent the baby resembles. He replies that the infant, though not intelligent yet, is wonderfully like both mother and father.
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Balfour
Kaowe
Vie
MckKenna
St Assph
God
Whittler
Nesin
Ineharze
Lemen Weckiy
Genu Stearns
Ube Bilding
Richards Medicine Co
Sherman
Texet
Ronete Kemp
Cron
Cleer
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