Well Qualified For High Office
A northern historian claims Lincoln lacked knowledge of public affairs before his election. The article argues the generalization is unfounded, citing Lincoln's early career with speeches across nine states and a Milwaukee agricultural address, plus strong newspaper reception of his Cooper Institute and Cincinnati appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeada
Fessor MacDonald
Stephenson
Lincoln
New York
Cooper Institute
Fremont Temple
Beaton
William H. Boward
Bia
New Haven
Hertford
Connecticut
General Teylor
Chieago
Maryland
Indiana
Hytv
Miapourt
St. Louia
Joshua Speed
Kentucky
Cincinnati
Michigan
Iowa
Minnesota
Worcester
Tribune
Lincoln's breadth of view and rise to presidential ranks
A historical appraisal notes Lincoln's wide knowledge of the nation and press, his high political tact, and intimate ties with leaders like Stephens and Speed. It argues his national perspective set him apart from rivals and suggests his place among the era's eminent presidents.
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Hta
Tribune
Seward
Lincoln
Weekly
Charleston Mercury
Congress
Alexander H. Stephens
New England
Albany
Thurlow Weed
Beward
Kentucky
Joshua Speed
South
Wight
Quote on praise of women by Abraham Jacole
A quotation praising American women notes that compliments from orators and poets have existed since creation. It asserts that if all praise were directed at the women of America, it would still be insufficient.
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America
Abrahan Jacole
Her Valentine by Thomas A Clark A University Dean memoir
A reflective piece compares old fashioned valentines to modern practice. It recalls a fourth grade classroom moment with a Valentine bearing initials M B and muses on how expressions of affection are given or withheld. The essay discusses secrecy versus openness in Valentine customs and social sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Clark
University of Titania
M. B
Mother
Magine
Dan Cupid
Valentine Adoration Sparks Card Mischief
A fragmented local item describes Archia Jones a youth of twenty ons sending a valentine to Dolly Grey. Jimmie Hicks spoiled the moment by noticing the poem and the teen’s note, drawing laughter as the event became public.
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Archia Jones
Valentine
Jimmie Hicks
Turmed
Dolly Grey
Reighborg
Miss Bight
Kisg Mathering
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D. K. Dodge
University of
McCiel
Wales
Castoria
Canada
Jantools
A. EB. Pilkie
Dee
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