Lincoln in Springfield Debates Shape His Rising Promise
The text describes Lincoln's move toward Springfield as the Capitol nears completion, his evolving public speaking style inspired by Webster, and his study of classic authors. It notes his growth from humorous stump orator to a dignified, reasoned speaker, aided by companions at Speed's store and his dedication to mastering time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samson
Springfield
Mr. Nimble
Chicago
God
Sarah
Lincoln
Joshua Speed
Presbyterian Church
Logan
Bakermé¢ Browning
Douglas Calhoun
Lamborn
Thomas
Webster
Douglas
Burke
Byron
Shakespeare
Burns
Irving
Walter Scott
Dickens
Speed
Devel
Thompson Campbell
Fon
Joe
Abe
Steve” Douglas
Sameron
Achilles
Fttle
Douglass
Prairie
Abe Lincoln
EF. D. Baker
Mary Todd
Kentucky
Ninian W. Edwards
Mary
Mr. Eadwards
United States
Mr. Edwards
Lincoln and Mary Todd courts in Springfield era tale
In Springfield, Abraham Lincoln courts Mary Todd amid rival suitors and social pressures. He grapples with marriage to Todd while debating slavery and state rights, then proposes after a heartfelt conversation and a kiss. Nearby, Sampson’s circle notes Douglas’s ambitions and the town’s lively political culture.
Exquisite nurse and storewoman recount in village tale
A long narrative recalls a young woman praised for her artistry in speech and dress, her rise in business, and a duel era romance with a suitor named Harry. The scene weaves family schemes, impending marriage, and local crafts like lucifer matches, ending with a legal notice about land claims in Washington County Iowa.
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John Wentworth
Samson
Sarah Traylor
Herry
Harry
Rassling
Josiah
Annabel Brimstead
Joe
Annabel
Bim
Iine
Ways and Means Committee
Sarah
Elin
Milwenkee
District Court notice in Iowa case listing numerous defendants
Original notice in the District Court of Washington County Iowa names Pr J Hanley Celestine Hanley as plaintiffs and a long list of defendants including Alvin Fuller Elvira Fuller Alfred T Burris Elizabeth J Burris Nancy Fitzgerald John T Fitzgerald Nancy J Fitzgerald and many others along with Aetna Life Insurance Company W T Stewart and James L Cheery among respondents. The document outlines a civil action filed in district court with numerous parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Iowa
Pr. J. Hanley
Celestine Hanley
Alvin Fuller
Elvira Fuller
Alfred T. Burris
Elizabeth J. Burris
Nancy Fitzgerald
Nancy J. Fitzgerald
John T. Fitgerald
Nancy Jane Fitzgerald
John J. Fitzgerald
Anna 8. Fitzgerald
Joseph Keck
Nancy J. Wharton
John C. Wharton
H F. King
Frederick W. Hohmann
Fred W. Homan
John W. Meek
William George
F. W. Hohman
C. B. Hotman
T. W. Hohman
Corn
T. A. Meek
Aetna Life Insurance Company
W. T. Stewart
Wm. T. Stewart
James L. Cheery
Emily Cheery
J. B. Gallagher
Elizabeth 5
Fits
Ainsworth School For Sale By sealed bids
Old Ainsworth school building and grounds open for sealed bids through July 9 with terms half cash and balance in one year. Bids include building and grounds. information from school board members. Mail to Homer Van Horn Secretary Ainsworth Iowa. J K Beal President.
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Ainsworth School
Ainsworth
Homer van Horn
Iowa
J. K. Beal
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Adverts Life Change
An advertisement touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as a cure for ailments from stomach to appendicitis by clearing mucous from the intestinal tract. It claims life improves after use and promises money back after a single dose. Lemmon's pharmacy and druggists advertise nationwide.
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Altho
Mayr
Lemmon’s
Pretty Mear the Bad and Its Lessons
A clipped aphorism attributed to Oliver Weurdteli Halas warns that after losing conceit and illusions a person will falter and lose confidence as metaphorical feathers soak through, signaling a collapse in self belief.
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Oliver Weurdteli Halas
Obituary Eva Waldschmidt 80 Dies Suddenly at Riverside
Eva Waldschmidt born Eva Streb died at age 80 after a heart failure at her Riverside home Monday. She immigrated from Germany at 13, lived mainly in Washington County and Riverside, married to Michael Waldschmidt who died in 1907, mother of twelve with several grandchildren, funeral at St Marys church followed by Mt Olivet cemetery interment.
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Eva Waldschmidt
Eva Streb
Germany
Washington County
Iowa
Illinois
Michael Waldschmidt
Riverside
Clara Stephan
Anthony Waldschmidt
Washington
Vincent
Matamora
Ill
Joseph
George
Louis
Margaret Duwa
Zetta Duwa
Dora Kinsey
Mary Callasance
Oregon
Mary Rose
Dubuque
Conrad Streb
Dixon
Frank Streb
Elizabeth
Bloomington
Anna Beateh
St. Mary's Church
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Notice of Proof of Will in District Court Iowa
In vacation, district court in Washington County Iowa has on July 1 1921 ordered that the proof of the last will and testament of the deceased WH treas be heard on July 6 1921. The order is issued by Hon Charles Dewey judge of the Sixth Judicial District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald
Elizabeth
Piper
Jackson Roberts
Mary Meek
Sarah Ann Meek
J. L. Cheery
Washington County
Iowa
District Court
Jomisssons
Court House
City of
Washington
Livingston & Eicher
Siate
Treas
Chas. Dewey
Jiuvee Sinth Judicial
One Use for the Wicked Quote by Augustine
A meditation on Augustine’s view that the wicked exist to test and strengthen the patience of the good. The brief reflects on moral trial and the divine purpose behind human malice.
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Augustine
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LOS
Abraham Lincoln
Todd
Mr. Lincoln
Vila
Sangamon County
Miss Todd
Josiah Traylor
Edwards’ House
Edwards Parlor
Ann
Oae
Henry Brimetead
Davis
Henry
Prairies
New York
Finn
Semeon
Baker
Browning
Stephen T. Logan
Lake Placid
Judge Fine
Ogdensburg
Oswegatchle
Pim
Dearborn
Mear
the Fox
Ens
Seven Seas
Een Ng
Harding
Ceva Yey
Gay Street
Wmere
Beaver
Broadwey
Shipping Board
Motion Pleewre Fame
Ie N. W
Te Americas Citizens Eal
Alou Weed Et Careara
Ae U.S. Shipping Board
Washington, D.C
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