Humorous Incidents in the Life of Lincoln
A reflective account highlights Abraham Lincoln as a hardworking president whose melancholy yet compassionate nature drew people to him. It recalls tales from childhood and young adulthood, including his careful honesty in business and a famed incident where he repaid a customer thirty cents he overcharged.
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Lincoln the Man Who softened Hard Times with Humor
A biography style sketch portrays Abraham Lincoln as humble and approachable. It highlights his sense of humor his faith in God and his love for children showing how laughter and kindness helped him bear poverty and ease the burdens of slavery.
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United States
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Harper'a Weekly
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White House
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War ‘Department
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Winds College
Mbrary Fund
South Carolina
George Curtis
Congress
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Chancellorsyills
Gattveburg
Louisville
St. Louis
Thare
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State Legislation News on Money Urged for Foot and Mouth Fight
Iowa lawmakers heard James Wilson urge prompt action against foot and mouth disease, proposing a $100,000 emergency appropriation to Gov. Clarke and federal inspector payrolls to prevent outbreaks. He warned a few countries beat the disease and detailed compensation concerns for breeders and stock losses.
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Dela News Seven
Des Moines
James Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Clarke
Wilson
Senate
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England
United States
South America
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Sawyer
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Iowa News Notes Highlights From Sloan and Des Moines
Obituary for Philo M. Chapin of Sloan aged about 12 years in city home. Omaha team routed Sloan High 48 to 22 in basketball. Exhibition funds for Lou plan estimated at 35000 dollars. Des Moines youths paroled after ten years at Anamosa. Iowa War and Peace Society organized at University of Iowa IIowa City. Child welfare research station support shown by state women resolutions. Iowa railway commissioners set hearings dates February 13 and 23 on Milwaukee line gauge dispute Des Moines hearings.
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Philo M. Chapin
Sloan
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State Reformatory
Anamosa
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District Court
Iowa War and Peace Society
University of Iowa
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Leroy Shoetz
Carnagie Foundation
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Iowa
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Oxford
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Berlin
Laipaig
Mee Michines
Iowa Railway Commissioners
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