Towne's Rise as a Silver Advocate and Gold Standard Debate
Charles A Towne, born 1858 in Michigan, rose from local orator to national prominence championing 16 to 1 bimetalism. His landmark speech against the gold standard electrified the House, redefining party lines and shaping 19th century finance debates.
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Dead Letter Office Makes Busy Comeback After Backlog
The Dead Letter Office in Washington reports a sharp rise in incoming mail as processing speeds improve. Clerks handle illegible or misaddressed letters, large cash and valuables, and curious puzzles sent to the post, with thousands of misdirected items still awaiting reclaim. The section notes rare items like jewelry and infant sets, plus a special canal zone misdirected mail effort.
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History of St John's Church from Madison to Arthur in Washington
Alexander B Hagner's history documents St John's Church from 1816 to 1950s, naming Presidents Madison, Monroe, Adams, Jackson, Van Buren, Harrison, Tyler, Taylor, Fillmore, Buchanan, Arthur, and others. It details Madison's pew, posthumous widow, slave baptisms, and Adams and Jackson reminiscences, plus anecdotes of church life and notable attendees.
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Log Cabin Legacy and Presidential Church Notes
The text recounts the brown and green bearing pack representing a log cabin tied to a presidency, notes on a president’s death in the White House, funeral rites at Congressional Cemetery, and a church rector referencing Bible and prayer book purchased by the President. It then comments on presidential church attendance, Shakespearean stage reviews, and German art appreciation shaping views on love of Shakespeare.
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Cascade Cascar ets and the Six Mile Walk Analogy
An advertisement extols Cascarets as a bowel remedy that strengthens intestinal muscles like a country walk, contrasting with mineral laxatives that flush out fluids and require increasing doses. It promotes West Pocket Box at ten cents, urges authentic Sterling Remedy Co. origin, and offers a free gift to friends with a mailed reply and sample image.
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