Story of the Builders 9 Democracy and Slaves
Samson and Sarah Traylor travel with two children to the Sangamon country in Illinois. They meet John McNeil and join the voyage to New Salem where Abraham Lincoln greets them. Conflicts arise as Jack Armstrong and others cause trouble while Lincoln contemplates love for Ann Rutledge and Harry Needle courts Bim.
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Samson
Sarah Traylor
Josiah
Beredy
Sangamon
Inlinois
Niseara Falls
John McNeil
Sarah
Harry Needles
Traylors
New Salem
Illinois
Abe Lincoln
Jack Kaleo
Bim
Jack Armstrong
Jowdlas
Lincon
Armstrong
Farry
Bap McNeill
Harry
McNell
Elm
Ann Rutledge
Lincoln
Ann
Pittsburg
Ohio
Indiana
Tlinois
Alton
Beardstown
Abe
Midlands
Sanbo
Dona
Anid
St. Louis
North
Elijah Lovejoy
Mr. Lovejoy
Hrastus Wright
Springfield
Biggs
Evening of merriment among cabin settlers ends in romance
John McNeil and Ann Rutledge share a tender moment as neighbors toast new friends in a prairie cabin gathering. Kelso praises the settlers with a toast about soil and liberty while Abe, Burns, and Samson entertain. The party concludes with songs and dances under the moon as Abe accompanies Ann and John McNeil home.
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John McNeil
Ann Rutledge
Kelso
Lawson
Sarah Traylor
Prairies
Burns
Samson
John Cameron
Buoker Hill
Tom
Nolay
Abe
Lonely Idaho frontier ledger excerpt reveals early 19th century life
Fragment describes life near a Prairie Cabin during the Underground Railroad era. It notes Samson paying a detector, early counterfeiting issues, logging a hollowed well, plowing a hundred acres, and fever and ague in winter. A January 4, 1832 letter from Sarah recounts illness, family news, and Lincoln’s visit.
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Prairia Cabin
Underground
Samson
Sarah
Father
Mother
Rick
Joe
Harry Needles
Springfield
Mr. Offut
Betsey
Lincoln
Henry Clay
Daniel Webster
Clay
General Jackson
Harry
Feet Arager
Samson Traylor Aids Escapee Slaves Near New Salem
In a 1832 Illinois episode Samson Traylor helps a runaway Black couple escape from Missouri to freedom. They reach John Peasley’s Orwell Farm with help from Elijah Lovejoy’s network and Brimstead, Pensley, and Nuckles. A tense pursuit ends after Traylor confronts the pursuing slave catcher and a large bloodhound.
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Samson Traylor
John Peasley
John
Charles
Brimsiead
Mr. Traylor
Aleta Pryor
Traylor
Missouri
Feller
Brimstead
New Salem
Lightning Traylor
Blug
Stephen Nuckles
Taylor
Mr. Nuckley
Anya
Ponto
Woman Sets Self Ablaze in Philadelphia Insane Hospital
Lena Frank, 30, confined to an insane asylum ward, barricaded a room and set newspapers alight to end her life. Attendants burst the door, but she stood in the blaze until succumbing two thirds of her body burned. Physician staff attempted revival after rushing her to the surgical ward.
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Pandelphia
Philadelphia Hospital
Lena Frank
L. ¥. Schwadt
Thief Steals Electric Fan From Atena Church
Cleveland police report a heat driven thief entered the Atena church on Public Square and walked off with an electric fan. Custodian John Semmens identified the location and item seized during the break in.
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Cleveland
Prolice
John Semmens
Atena
Public Square
Thunderstorm Restores Hig Voice On Steamship Trip
Ogdenaburg reports Lavier regains speech after a thunderstorm rocked the steamship bound for Blater Ly in Montreal. He had been mute for nine months following shell shock from service with the Canadian army in the World War.
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Ogdenaburg
C. Lavier
Visit
Blater
Minister Discusses Wife’s Troubles With Miracle Medicine
Reverend A. H. Sykes, former pastor in Nashville, touts a tonic named Taniac as powerful. He claims his wife’s ten month stomach and nervous ailments improved after short use, enabling her to assist with household duties. The ad-style note asserts Taniac is sold by leading druggists.
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A. H. Sykes
Watkins Park Presbyterian Church
Nashville
Taniac
Sykea
Fanine
Faniac
Cause for Lightning in a Rural Sermon
An old southern negro preacher explains lightning as divine warning in a rural district parable. He tells how fire shines in Satan’s eyes when the Lord’s work proceeds, noting thunder follows a church strike. A deacon asks about winter lightning, and the preacher replies that hell may have frozen over.
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de Lmnd
Satan
Williama
Atlanta Constitution
Bayer Aspirin Trade Mark Notice From Bayer Manufacture
Warning to consumers to buy only genuine Bayer aspirin with Bayer name on package or tablets. Claims aspirin has been prescribed for twenty one years and proven safe by millions. Mentions Bayer tablets for cold and various pains and pricing of twelve tablets in small tins.
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Bayer
One Man Among Millions Never Complained About Weather
A thoughtful fragment where a recording angel tells a departing soul that true achievement lies in enduring weather without complaint. The exchange emphasizes resilience and rare perseverance as a defining human trait.
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Millons
Important for Women Readers About Kidney Health
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder trouble without suspecting it. Kidney issues affect other organs, causing back pain, headaches, low energy, and nervous mood. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root is advertised as a remedy to support kidney liver and bladder health. Send ten cents for a sample bottle by parcel post from Dr Kilmer Co.
Doin' Fine at College Chronicle Quip
A humorous exchange notes John doing well at college this year and his ability to write Latin and English with equal flair. He hosted a Greek dinner in the old man’s honor, though he did not attend, and the punchline is about paying in English.
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John
Atlanta
Cuticura Ad Promotes Soothing Baby Bath Routine
An old advertisement touts Cuticura Soap for soothing irritated baby rashes and itching, followed by Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Talcum. The copy emphasizes purity and fragrance, pricing at 25 cents, promoting use in baths and routine care.
Aerial Survey of Proposed Philippine Railway
A historical note describes an aerial survey of a proposed Philippine railway, highlighting the method as promising for reconnaissance. The piece blends technocratic optimism with social advice, noting that prudent use of resources may affect practical outcomes and personal prospects.
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Philippine Railway
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SMAN
Democracy
TIRVING_ BACHELLER
Honest Abd
Kirkham
Washington
Hamlet
Othello
Senate
Marc Anthony
Webster
Hayne
Blackstone
Old Blackstone
Cotter
Bert Burns
Batsey Traylor
Orwell Farm
Henry Brimstead
Goshen
Sameon
Hrimstead
Land of Plenty
Peasley
York State
Pat
Pensley
Eliphalet Biggs
Bim Kelso
Quans
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