Voyage to the Sangamon Country in Lincoln Era Tales
A serialized travel narrative following Samson and Sarah Traylor from Vergennes Vermont toward Illinois. Immigrant adventures at Niagara Falls, encounters with John McNeil and Harry Needles, Lincoln era figures like Abe at New Salem, conflicts with Armstrongs, McNeil’s vengeance, and a parallel tale of enslaved people aided by Craylor as Biggs pursues conflict and romance.
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Samson
Sarah Traylor
Josish
Betsey
Vergennes
Land of Plenty
Ilinois
Niagara Falls
John McNeil
Singamon
Barat
Harry Needles
Dilnota
Abe” Lin
Lincoln
Jack Keleo
Bin
Cate
New Aajowe
Lew Salem
Jack Armetrong
Harry
McNell
de Wace
Ann Rutledge
Ann
Chaptor
Craylor
Bt Louis
Eliphalat Biggs
Biggs
Bim Kelp
Bim
Father
St Lous
Abe
Henry Clay
Gol
Sume
Sarah
Joe
Barry
Dea
Pound
Vechi
Beyelias
Samsuty
Felda
Amy
Aras
Alen
Tare Goig
Marty
Larry Tnughead
Gir
Treelton
Sha
Cilove
Mani
Yanse Tor
John McNell
Gravery Business
Jr. Rutledge
Richland
Abe Lincoln declares bid for legislature in Sangamon county
In a rural chapter Abe Lincoln announces his plan to seek a seat in the state legislature. He frames a platform favoring river and railroad improvements, schooling expansion, and reading in the Bible, while navigating personal tensions and village life with Harry Kelso and a circle of friends and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
Zfck
Gomie
Harry
Blesawan
Offut
Zubin
Anth
Barry
Sirah
Bhingon
Aba
Alexander Ferguson
Henry Clay
Samson
Sarah
Mia
James Rutledge
Ann
Abe Lincoln
Doctor Allen
Kelso
Doctor
Allen
Aristotle
Gotte
America
Lynch Abe
Sangamon
Tila
Sangatoon
Sangamogi
Abel
Black Hawk
Special Rate Continued for Des Moines Capital Subscriptions
The News-Telegraph continues the Des Moines Capital special rate offering $4 per year for the daily and $3 for the Sunday edition with a combined rate of $7. Subscriptions are encouraged to secure the reduced price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
News-Teegraph
Health of U S men in draft surveys prompts action
General Pershing urged high school cadets to address national health as a wartime issue. Experts blamed urbanization, industry, sedentary work, and malnutrition for weak body standards, urging physical education funding and improved child nutrition to raise fitness for defense needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
General Pershing
Tealth
Ake Dratt
Frederek Haskin
Coleige
Dal
Anteyleans
Fess
Committee On Education
Tme
Joseph E. Raycroft
Princeton University
Vouliant
Raycroft
Atth
America
Runycraft
Sam
Brovelt
Clark
Publicealth
Pictures Go by Wire Transmit Handwritten Messages Far Distances
Christiania Norway telegraph chief engineer Peterson unveils a wire and cable system to transfer original handwriting and pictures over virtually unlimited distances. A public test between two 600 mile points succeeded, using alternating current for synchronous sending and receiving to cut costs and double word capacity. No new wires required. a manuscript is captured on a cylinder and photofilm, then transmitted and reproduced automatically at the destination. The process involves a rotating cylinder, a stylus, and a receiving apparatus that prints the copy on photographic paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christiania
Norway
Tlerwood Peterson
Government Telegraph Service
Ling
Peterson
London fad sparks craze for fan musk ads in wires
A London trend highlights new wireless advertising using fan musk imagery. The feature shows a young Judy photographed with a net as part of the promotional display, reflecting the quirky, evolving street marketing of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smart Wireles
London
Judy
Sucker Brigade Scams at Brooklyn Terminal Sale
Gregory Paortasi filed police claims after paying $1200 for a large section of a terminal project, only to have the owner disappear. Police then arrested a young man named Christopher Nicholas, who is linked to the case as an adviser. The owner is described as a tall, tauntsome man who showed cork-typed cigarettes during the search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorke
Guliblog
Christopher Nicholas
War Heroes Left Legacies From Alsatian 1902 Will
Paris reports a 1902 Alsatian will by Metzger distributing 800 francs among five soldiers. Each recipient received the Medal of Honor or equivalent honor. two remain alive, one is deceased, and two are unknown by status. The fund aimed to honor war service and restore Alsace Lorraine to France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Alsace-Lorraine
France
Metzger
Professional and Business Directory Entries
Directory listing for medical professionals including Dr A Mullins Dr W Greenleaf and Dr R L Barnett with offices in Mutual Benefit Building Gillespie Building and Atlantic area listing specializations and contact numbers for office and residence plus on call services and night prompt attention
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. A. 5
Mullins
W. S. Greenleaf
Gransky
Campbell & Cullison Physiciana and Surgeons
Gillespie Building
Dr. Campbell
Cullison
R. L. Barnett
Black
Atlantic
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Irving Bacheller
Witi
Legiala‘ture
Helse
Tim Kelgo
Warnether
St. Louis
Hatty
Nevyen
Springfield
Globe Tavern
Pesky. ii
Pyied Agate
U. S18
New York Grand Central Terminal
Alsatian
Charles A. Grubb
M. Boorman
D. C. Herbert Abstracts
East Fifth Street
Peacock & Baxter Luce
J. L. Winne Burdette
Roland
W. A. Schrader
J. A. Giffen
Red
Ras Lang
Cass
Elm Street
J. Burner Wholesale and Retail Department
West 6Th Se
Butler
Lovett CO
Foss HM
Griffith
Griffith Gift Shop
Atlantic Osteopathic’ Sanitarium
Chestnut St
Melenbacker
Chubb
Chubby
Alan Bosie
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