A Long Journey Synopels
Samson and Sarah Traylor, with two children Joalah and Betsey, travel by wagon in the summer of 2531 from Vergennes Vermont to the Sangamon country in Illinois. They seek government land, read a small book on Sagamon meaning land of plenty, and pass through New York state camping with farmers who invite them for the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samson
Sarah Traylor
Joalah
Betsey
Vergennes
Sangamon
Illinois
New York State
Farmera
Brimstead
Robert
Imiar Asylum
Llenry Brimstead
Henry
Samain
Sarah
Samaon
Land of Plenty
Santa Claus
Henry Brimstead
Honor Bright
Avery
Sand Plains
Traylors
John Mc ‘Nell
Sainson
Singanion
Abe
America
Samnon
Ray
Nome
Buffalo
New England
Ohio
Mississippi
Lake View
Silver Creek
Dunkirk
Erie
Indiana
Journey to the Mohawk Valley and a Helping Trail
Samson and companions trek toward the Mohawk valley and meet Henry Brimstead a Vermont farmer with three hungry children. They share water and a meal then aid his family by guiding him toward a better future with help from locals. The party camps, hunts venison, treats ailments, and nears Utica amid forest and river scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellard
Samson
Joe
Colonel
Pate
Sarah
Utica
Journey Westward to Ohio and Niagara Falls Frontier
A family travels from Utica via the old Iroquois trail to Rochester and Buffalo, detailing the Erie Canal view and river traffic. They meet emigrants from Ireland and England, observe rough frontier life in Buffalo, then press toward Ohio Indiana, with hardship, disease, and a wagon wheel breakdown threatening the journey.
Ada Lincoln Visit Seen as Literary Echo
A fragment suggests plans to visit Ada Lincoln and notes that good literature still comes from writers who love their craft. The piece evokes Thackeray, Dickens, Carlyle, Ruskin, and others as enduring influence, crediting passion and personal method for literary quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thackeray
Dickens
Carlyle
Ruskin
Tennyson
Browning
Irving
Hawethorne
Lowell
Emerson
Heury Veo Dyke
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Helped A Clearfield Woman
A Clearfield Pennsylvania woman reports relief from weeks of painful feet, fever, and weakness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She states the tonic restored strength and allowed her to resume work. She says many friends asked for the remedy after her testimonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearfield
Avery
My . M
Lydia B. Pinkham
Harry A, Wilson
R. F
Wilson
Lydia E Pinkham
Lydia
The Half Lights at the banquet hall scene
A chaotic description of a grand hall with a dazzling chandelier and a rose centerpiece. A struggling author cries for another candle as guests mingle, while stray thoughts about money and time surface among the chatter.
Entonic Tablets Bring Quick Relief for Gas
A patient named W H Person praises Entonic for curing severe gas and acidity. The remedy is said to ease belching, sour stomach, bloating, and loss of appetite, restoring strength and appetite quickly after a dose. The ad touts Entonic tablets as affordable with a druggist guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Person
Also Mentioned on This Page
Irving Bacheller
Card
United States
Jan Quick
Jarmson
Orwell
Vermont
Maine
Elijah Brimstead
Devlare
Meory Traylor
Elijah
Boston
Hudson
Eoon
Erie Canal
DeWitt Clinton
Connecticut
Cungadaigua
Genesee
Rochester
Lewinton
Niagara River
Falls
Flanagan
Michigan
Ahea Reso
Ada Lincoln
Mrs. Wilson
Jiphy
Coe
P.D.Q
Peaky Devils Quietun
Bize
Owl Chemical Works
Torre Haute
Ind
Parker's
Antares Coles
Laweribis
Hrand
Tollet Prapurg
Vona
Erteney
NEW Ton c
Crawford Aye
W.N. U
Crigago
Oma
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