A Lincoln Portrait Deepens Amid Prairie Summer
In June a wagon train from the East streams toward Sangamon County as Abe and Harry survey land near Kelso, while Abe contemplates slavery and political futures. Bim and Annabel charm, and Ann’s illness casts a shadow over the community, culminating in Ann Rutledge’s death and Abe’s transformation into Abraham Lincoln.
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Tivioia
God Young
Ohio
New York
New England
Golden Promise
New World
Ntional Road
Stearhern
Wimels
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
Sangamon County
Chicago
Abe
Hiinola
Harry
Samson
Kelso
Bim
Hopedale
Hopedate
Leonardo da Vine
Young Abe Lincoln Faces Inner Struggle at New Salem
In early September Bowlin Green finds a despondent Abe Lincoln after a period of grief and isolation. Green helps him rest and recover with food, sleep, and quiet time. Lincoln later resumes surveying and travels to Vandalia for the legislature, noting the rough social mix and his effort to stay principled while amid drinking companions.
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Abraham Lincoln
Ann
Mary
New Salem
Abe Lincoln
Samson
Bowlin Green
Ita
Mr. Green
Beardstown
Springfield
Bowlin
Kentucky
Mr. Lincoln
Uncle Bowlin
Abe
Samson Traylor
Imeelf
Yyours House
Bowlie
Doc Allen
Lincoln
Washington
Clay
Webster
Shakespeare
Byrne
DeFoe
Scott
Blackstone
Parsons
Center of the world myth at Kutub Minar India
In Delhi a monument unusually framed as the world center is linked to a legendary meteorite marking the globe’s center. The Kutub Minar site, tied to Buddha influence and ancient mystic lore, is described as a focal point with global significance and historic miracle.
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Delhi
India
Nana
Kutub Minor
Umeg
Togather
Fervald
Buddha
London
Barbers Name Patrons Call Each Barber by Name
New York Sun recounts a barber shop owner who has 18 workers letter the name of each barber on mirrors facing clients. The practice, described as branding the shop, aims to create a homelike atmosphere and personal connection as barbers greet patrons by name each morning. Sid, identified as the narrator, emphasizes the effect on the shop's tone and customer experience.
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New York
Haa
I Rehi
Eatire
Ions
Sid
Farmer claims cow with six teats at Riding Mountain
A Manitoba farmer from Riding Mountain reports a cow with six teats from which milk was obtained. He notes that while cows with more than four teats exist, he has never heard of milk being drawn from more than four, suggesting a potential unusual record.
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Riding Mountain
Manitoba
Fragmentary Local Notice on Kindling Wood Dumping Ground
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Lynn Maas establishing a dumping ground to supply kindling wood and references an excuse offered by a wife. The readable text is garbled and provides unclear specifics about location dates or authorities.
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Lynn
Maas
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Ann Rutledge
Law Abe
Jenkinng
Hell
Thomas
Ted
South Seas
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Postum
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