Saga of Samson Tray lor and Lincoln in Sangamon era
An illustrated tale follows Samson Tray lor and his family from Vergennes to New Salem Illinois, meeting young Abe Lincoln and friends. The narrative covers fevers, love intrigues, slave rescuers, elopements, and a legendary strength contest between Samson and Abe, amid small-town drama and Civil War era tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samson
Sarah Traylor
Josiah
Bevsey
Vergennes
Land of Plenty
Illinois
New Salem
Jack Atesetsone
Lincoln
Armstrong
Harry Needles
Bap McNell
McNell
Abe
Sire
John Barleycorn
America
Lincoln and Regulators Thwart Raiders at Traylor Farm
In a chaotic night the raiders who burned windows near Radford's store retreat after a swift sting operation by Abe Lincoln and Sampson Son aided by minister Stephen Nuckles and a loyal bloodhound. Eight attackers are captured and housed with a healing supper and prayers. The Tennesseean leader among them acknowledges the help of a St. Louis contact and faces potential prison time for the lot. The diary notes Lincoln guiding a reform of these men over weeks on their farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah
Abe
Samyn
Samson
Rassling
Ann Rutledge
Radford
Sarah Traylor
New
Stephen Nuckles
Harry Needles
St. Louis
Traylor
New Salem
Ann
Lincoln Era Trials and a Growing Awkward Heart
Abe Lincoln helps Radford salvage liquor stock with Berry and Lincoln taking notes for payment while wars waged with raiders. A new baby Samuel arrives at the Traylor home as Sarah endures illness. Abe plans study and contemplates his failed business and rising political hopes, while Ann Rutledge faces heartache as John McNeil McNamar’s silence deepens their bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radford
John Cameron
James Rutledge
Berry and
Lincoln
Traylor
Abe Lincoln
Harry Needles
Abe
Jack Kelso
Samson
Harry
Major Stuart
Springfield
Bim Kelso
Samuel
Traylors
Sarah
Eliphalet Biggs
Isaiah
Pappsville
Sangamon County
New Salem
Ann Rutledge
Ann
John McNeil
War Finance loan promotes farming via dairying in North Dakota
Fargo banker E. J. Welser, director of the War Finance Corporation, says a $15 million farm credit program will back banks that lend to farmers to buy better cattle, provided feed and shelter are available. The aim is to improve farming and spur dairying with quality stock and bank relending to farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Finance Corporation
E. J. Welser
Fargo
North Dakota
Ayr Good Sweet Potatoes Ed by Local Farmer
A local farmer reported a crop issue with Ayr Good sweet potatoes. The brief item notes the potato quality and farming practices in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayr
Devils Lake
Milner
University
Wanted 100 people for Hollister’s Golden Nugget Tablets
A historic classified style notice seeks 100 men and women of any age with pimples headaches sour stomachs bad breath constipation and cross mean dispositions to try Hollister’s Golden Nugget Tablets promising results. The ad targets diverse readers with a bold call to action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Stone Drug CO
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Niagara Falls
John McNeill
Harry Needies
Abe” Lincoln
Bim
Biggs
Ol’ Satan
John McNel
Samson Traylor
Mminister
Sangamon
Peleus
Telemon
Kelso
Ferguson
Hill
McNeill
McNamar
John
Linton, N. D
Wolverton Hospital
W. C. Wolverton
M. D
Linton
N. Dak
W. H. Hinton
Prop
Chas
Coventry
A. L. Portz & CO
J. H. Shoemaker
Strasburg Auto CO
Distributors of
Ford
DELCO
Kalsemining
Phone 125-2
Linton Painting and Decorating CO
Enroll
Aberdeen Businessollege
George L. Kemper
New York Dental Co
South Main
Holten & Bachman
Aberdeen
South Dakota
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