A Story of Builders Democracy and Lincoln’s Era
In a Springfield diary style chapter, Abe Lincoln conducts a lawsuit for Henry Brimstead et al. against Lisnel Davia and Davis. The tale follows Lincoln’s cross examination, the courtroom victory, and his evolving public stature as he trains in law and public speaking amid rivals like Stephen Douglas. It notes Lincoln’s growth, family ties, and the vibrant prairie capital’s political culture.
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Abe Lincoln
Henry Brimstead
Lisnel Davia
Davis
Abe Tincoln
Tepe
Lincoln
Samson
Mr. Lincoln
Harry
Samnson
Nimble
Springfield
God
Sarah
Joshua Speed
Logan
Baker
Browning
Douglas
Calhoun
Lamborn
Thomas
Webster
Apeech
Ims
Thurke
Byron
Shakespeare
Burns
Irving
Walter Scott
Dickens
Speed's
Sarason
Thompson
Achilles
Doughis
Havana
Coward
Dudge
Prairie
Abe Lincol
Get the thrift habit and practice thrift now
A 1920s style exhortation urges forming a thrift habit as a daily discipline. It stresses definite schedules, saving regular amounts, and planning actions to avoid waste. The piece cites thrift as essential for success, happiness, and readiness for opportunities.
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Thie Nation
Digiseli
Ufe— Thrift Magazine
State News Interesting Items
Priscilla Snyder, 61, of Sioux City dies by own action. Webster City halts sale of its gas plant for delinquent taxes by injunction. Jack Lemon of Atlantic, a Rock Island conductor, retires after 48 years. Moore divorce suit over husband forcing insane hospital. Otto Rupp of LeMars jailed 30 days for beating wife over poultry dispute. Traer carpenters accept wage scale 60 to 60 cents per hour. Several Sioux City residents cited for long terms in bank robbery case. Rail and politics items, university finances, and local incidents noted. Clement Welch killed in Denison auto wreck. Postmaster exams set for Iowa offices. Robbery confessions and curfew reminders. Harvest work at Warren King farm. aid for workers. Carroll County corn club reports losses and yields. State council discusses railroad tax venue. Katherine Booker, 6, dies after clothes catch fire in Sioux City. Adolph Unie murdered in Sioux City. two robbers. wife witness.
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Priscilla Snyder
Sioux City
Webster City
Jack Lemon
Atlanti
Rock Island Railroad
Mis
O. J. Moore
Otto Rupp
LeMars
Carpenters
Traer
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Ross
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Mike Casey
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Graettinger
Rock Island
Allmattong
Union
Iowa City
Hinnoin Iz
W. T
Rath
Ackley
Herbert A. Huff
Bidora
Chase
Eugene Schaffter
University of Iowa
Clement J. Welch
Denison
Iowa
Vail
Post Office Department
Algona
Britt
Corning
Eagle Grove
Glenwood
Independence
McGregor
Onawa
Emil Ericson
Mondamin
Logan
Bronx City
Wilford Markham
Carl Lanatrum
Atoll
Cedar Rapids
Waddington
Markham
Marechal Brennan
Emmetebure
Mr. Brannan
Near Westfield
Warren King
Ladies’ Aid Society
Carroll County
W. B. Burbank
Ben Gibson
Wade
Bhe
Wise Youngster
A mother calms a crying child after a muddy mishap caused by a stone. Bobby fears a whipping as Willie Meigs throws a rock and splatters mud, while the mother consoles him and asks why he cries. The dialogue captures a domestic moment of misunderstanding and reassurance.
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Bobby
Willie Meigs
Boston Transcript
A Great Tactician
A Boston Transcript item notes Cousin Margaret masking her deafness with craft. The quip suggests she takes care to speak and listen subtly, blending politeness with practical silence.
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Margaret
Boston Transcript
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