The Comforter A Story of President He Founded on Fact
Allan Fitz Hugh a Virginia schoolboy grows from boyish war talk to a chosen path in the Confederacy as Lincoln comforts his family after a fatal battle. The tale follows his pain, his mother’s devotion, and a fateful return to health with the war winding down.
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Allan Fitz Hugh
Virginia
Abraham Lincoln
North
Jeff Davis
South
Lincoln
Davis
Gratseman
United States
Mexico
Allan
Embelyin
Allen
Confederacy
Bat Allan
Richmond
Lee
McCrellas
Davia
Hugh
Mra Fitz Hugh
Trace
Washington
Fits Hughs
Alton
Mr. Lincoln
True Bravery Moving Beyond Witness Seeks Inner Courage
A quotation from La Rochefoucauld reflects on bravery as acting without external scrutiny and suggests people are capable of greater feats when not under public gaze. The thought emphasizes inner resolve over public performance and praise.
Home Cookery Then and Now in a Busy Kitchen
A collection of era recipes and kitchen tips includes Clover Leaves cookies with butter milk and lemon peel, Farina Date Pudding, baked clams with garlic and clams broth, Oysters in a savory egg dish, sour cream omelet, chicken en ramekins, Mary Pickford style fried chicken, bean scallop, pot cheese with chives, and fruit dessert. Culinary notes mix practical steps with period flavor and homemaking advice.
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Mary Pickford
Pancake Variations and Savory Dishes From Odd Recipes
A collection of pancake recipes and side dishes includes French and Jelly Pancakes with apple bits, Potato Pancakes, Corn Pancakes with Tomato Sauce, Layer Pancakes, and Potato Nut Croquettes. Also listed are East Indian Meat Balls, Piquant Cheese Sandwiches, Pottage, and Bananas browned as a vegetable with steak, all described with steps, ingredients, and cautions for frying or baking.
America's Martyred President
Brief biographical sketch of Abraham Lincoln tracing his origins in Kentucky and Indiana, rise to law and politics, key events as a Whig and Republican, his presidency, Emancipation Proclamation, Civil War actions, assassination by John Wilkes Booth, and burial at Springfield.
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Hardin County
Kentucky
Virginia
Indiana
Ilinois
Linois
Congress
United States Senate
Illinois
Stephen A. Douglas
United States
Fort Sumter
Geo. B. McClellan
Richmond
John Wilkes Booth
Springfield
No Other Belief Confirmed by Speaker
A terse line asserts a singular stance with no support for alternative views. The remark emphasizes personal certainty and dismisses any other possibilities.
Power of Money and Its Misuse Taught by Writers
A compact discussion notes that money and power can be misused just as the press or social forces can. It argues money is neither inherently good nor evil, but depends on how it is wielded, with broader reflections on human nature and restraint.
August Flower praised as universal remedy and UK walking stick trend
An old advertisement extols GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER as a universal laxative for digestive and liver troubles with quick relief. It notes the popularity of walking sticks and umbrellas in the United Kingdom, highlighting a thriving accessories industry. A brief cartoon-style joke about broken glass ends with a pun on fortune.
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United Kingdom
British Isles
Anuric touted as cure for rheumatism and kidney trouble
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Anuric double strength as a remedy for rheumatism kidney trouble and urine irregularities. It urges readers to act quickly for relief and mentions a trial package available by mail, claiming Anuric eliminates uric acid like hot water melts sugar.
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Pierce
Invallte
Otel
Buffalo
Amiser of the Soul and the Cost of Friendship
A critical portrait of a self centered figure who squandered reputations for personal gain and treated friendship as a luxury. The piece laments a lack of thoughtfulness and lifelong service as the foundations of lasting ties, warning that true friendship requires active effort.
Pointed Paragraphs on society and wit from early era
A series of sharp epigrams critique social mores and fame. Notes on excuses, actresses, punctuality, and virtue contrast business with undertakers. Mentions Ellery, Mavorce, and Solomon illustrating wit versus substance and the era's pretensions.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promised Relief
Urban Illinois woman recalls changing life symptoms and fatigue during menopause and credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring strength and reducing headaches and blues. The note warns other women to try the remedy for similar relief.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
The Big Problem in Woman’s Clothing Woes
A perceptual gap in fashion sense leaves women believing they still wear last year’s outfits. Experts note confidence gaps in wardrobe choices may drive unnecessary purchases and hinder personal style evolution.
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Ad
An advertisement promotes Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a tonic for women’s strength and vitality. It claims to regulate natural functions without conflicts, promising renewed vigor and better health through proper diet and moderation.
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Many & Man
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Humboldt
Homer
America
Cuthura
Dept. X
Boston
Drugeists
Massassin
Persia
London Chronicle
Iaundrees
Red Cross
Ranger
Wiliat
Mr. Bangor
William
Anuric
Amiser
Ellery
Mavorce
Solomon
Idole Age
Bridget
Qweek Ea
Uae Se
Denver
Ric Cco
The
Platte River Cattle Co
Cale
Kasten Kedah Co
Calernd
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