Millard Fillmore A Short Portrait
The thirteenth U.S. president succeeded to the presidency on Taylor's death July 9 1850. Born Cayuga County New York 1800 he practiced law in Buffalo and served in Congress. He was vice president with Taylor 1848, diplomacy with Japan began, slavery compromise measures passed, Know Nothing candidate in 1856, died Buffalo 1874.
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United States
Zachary Taylor
Cayuga County
N. Y
Buffalo
Congress
Japan
Fillmore
Know Nothing Party
Maryland
Misplaced Wit and Warnings on Life and Wealth
A collection of aphoristic musings on happiness timidity and money. Observations note how wealth affects judgment, the lure of quick gains, and the public reactions to vanity and work outcomes.
Odd Fellows Lodges Show Strong Growth and Long-Time Members
Phenix lodge Phenixville Pa leads with six members at fifty years of continuous belonging. Statewide counts include Missouri with 55081 members, Oklahoma Rebekah lodges totaling 8000 in 174 chapters, and Alabama planning a widows and orphans farm near Cullman. Pennsylvania assets of subordinate lodges reach 4,999,760.32 with a year rise of 369,289.19.
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Phenix Lodge
Pennsylvania
St. Paul Lodge
The
Northwest
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Buffalo
Grand Lodge of
Alabama
Cullman
Odd Fellows
Bee Hive Pledges Big Yet Best Order
The Bee Hive urges readers to aim for quality over quantity as it seeks a bold new order. The call emphasizes choosing the best approach and improving standards before expanding efforts.
Modern Woodmen Camp Sizes and Rules Highlight Michigan Era
The record notes the national prize banner remains with camp 2002 in Kansas City Mo as of December 31 1008 with 2412 members. It explains deputy commissions for adoption fees and that members missing monthly assessments are suspended. Illinois largest camp No 51 Rockford has 1694 members. Missouri led in camps chartered in 1006.
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Kansas City
Ilinois
Rockford
Missouri
Membership Growth Highlights in The Order’s Reach
Recent reports show the order in satisfactory condition with shrinkage largely overcome. The society now counts 185000 members, with the largest gains in southern states and 51500 members in Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania
Red Men Promote Unity and Patriotism in Degree Ceremonies
Describes how the Red Men rituals emphasize life, energy, and beauty to teach aboriginal history and American patriotism. Notes that ceremonies seek fraternity and kindness, not cruelty, and mentions new tribal brands and growing memberships in several reservations and communities, including Evansville and Key West.
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Kansas
Evansville
Ind
Wyoming
Kentucky
Tiger Trail Tribe of
Key West
Large classes surge with Chicago entry of 800
A growth in orders continues with more than two thousand net new enrollments in the latest month. The rise highlights a strong expansion pattern as large classes are initiated, including a substantial batch of 800 in Chicago.
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Chicago
Knights and Ladies of Honor membership figures rise
The Missouri jurisdiction surpassed 12000 members and the New York jurisdiction joined with over 17000 members in good standing.
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Knights and Ladies of Honor
Missouri
New York
Tent social feature boosts tent membership drives nationwide
The tent's social aspect should be highlighted as it draws crowds when events occur. Membership contests across jurisdictions bring in many new members. Middletown tent in New York added 97 members in one month while Honesdale tent in Pennsylvania, founded twelve years ago, lost its first member by death.
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Middletown
N. Y
Honesdale
Pennsylvania
Curious dolls and a doctor’s book spark new disease ideas
The New York Evening Journal quotes a child asking about a medical book to invent diseases for her dolls. The passage notes famed Italian painters reached mature ages, with Spinello near 100, Angelo about 90, Da Vinci 75, Claude Lorraine 82, and Maratti 88, suggesting long lifespans.
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New York Evening Journal
Spinello
Michael Angelo
da Vinci
Claude Lorraine
Carlo Maratti
The Industrious Hen Praises the Trap Nest Blessing
The Industrious Hen extols the trap nest as a great blessing within reach of the poultryman, calling it a valuable aid for managing livestock and poultry tasks.
Ode to Ice Cream Delight in Summer Pleasures
A light verse praises ice cream as summer salvation. The speaker lauds the treat, imagines lounging in a shady saloon, and contrasts it with pies and beer. He longs for a dime to indulge, promising dreams of cooling sweetness and relief from the heat.
Man Endures Break Without Anesthetic Whistling While Bones Reset
A man broke his arm and refused anesthetic, calmly whistling as medical staff set the bone, turning the procedure into a musical moment.
Where is our wandering gulf stream tonight
The piece muses on the wandering Gulf Stream, joking that it may have strayed from its usual path and altered climate effects. It compares the current to a boyish prank, hopes it will return soon, and notes the Gulf Stream's immense age makes stability unrealistic.
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Gulf Stream
Unresolved Death Mystery in Sixth Story Fall
Coroner's jury cannot determine whether death came from the fall itself or from shock at what he witnessed in the building windows as he descended from the sixth story. The case remains unsettled with unclear cause of death.
Not In Their Line Dialogue on Chauffeurs Union
A vintage exchange jokes about chauffeur unionization and the challenge of finding a walking delegate, implying skepticism about the effort and its chances of success.
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Chaffeurs
Quotable Fashion Flare Sparks Nostalgic Gag
A playful exchange recalls a gentleman’s era chic with kid gloves and kid shoes in a witty remark. The dialogue captures style echoes and light humor from a bygone period.
Faintly Bright Theme Echoes in Silent Exchange
A fragmented exchange hints at a riddle about sight and perception with phrases like a blind man could see that and Bee that he can't see, suggesting a metaphorical or cryptic dialogue. The text preserves the original cadence and ambiguity without adding context.
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