Traylor Family Forges Westward Trail to Sangamon Country
In 1831 the Samson and Sarah Traylor family with two children journey from Mergennes Vermont by wagon toward Illinois. They meet immigrants at Niagara Falls including John McNeil and join a party heading to the Sangamon country. They suffer fever and ague. Sarah nurses Harry Needles. Arriving at New Salem they are welcomed by Abe Lincoln and begin life there with friends Jack Kelso and his daughter Bim. John McNeil joins the group.
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Samson
Sarah Traylor
Josiah
Betsey
Mergennes
Land of Plenty
Illinois
Niagara Falls
John MecNeil
Sarah
Harry Needles
Traylors
New Salem
Abe Lincoln
Jack Kelso
Bim
Abe
Traylor
John McNeil
Samson Henry Traylor
Gettysburg
Everett
Kelso
Harry
Jack
Clary’s Grove
Bap McNell
Bin
Alexander Ferguson
Raising the New Salem House Ends in Quiet Triumph
A September scene follows the log house raising in New Salem. Waddell and Hill men haul logs while Cameron Lukins bring sash and clapboard. Abe Lincoln mediates a Clary’s Grove raid with a decisive wrestling match that ends the threat. Samson and Harry Needles bond with the community and look forward to work and life in the new home.
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Martin Waddell
Samuel Hill
John Cameron
Peter Lukins
Beardstown
Samson
Jack Kelso
Kelso
Alexander Ferguson
Abe
Sarah
Clary’s Grove
Jack Armstrong
Preventing stomach worms in sheep warns USDA specialists
The United States Department of Agriculture urges sheep raisers to guard against stomach worms as a major global parasite. It details symptoms, transmission via droppings, and a copper sulfate treatment, plus pasture rotation and separation of young and infested animals to reduce losses.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
South
Middle West
Rocky Mountain States
Tanlac Restores Tennessee Farmer’s Health and Strength
A. J. Livingston of near Ashland City Tennessee reports severe stomach and kidney trouble. After using Tanlac he claims full recovery, better sleep and appetite, and renewed energy. He endorses the medicine as a grand tonic and urges others to try it, noting it is sold by leading druggists.
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Nhouse
A. J. Livingston
Ashland
Tenn
Nashville
Weaving Democracy Thebes Thought In New Salem
In New Salem Bim Kelso muses on democracy and unity as the town works together on a cabin raising. Kelso imagines a global phalanx of friendship formed by education, industry, and the spread of liberty while Abe and others discuss rhetoric and poetry.
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Bim Kelso
Abe
Kelso
Inncyclopedia Britannica
United States
Euphrates
Europe
New World
April's name tied to opening buds in nature
Authorities on word derivation state April, the fourth month, comes from the Latin aperio meaning I open. The name would be singular among months if it truly references natural conditions, since others do not.
Caution in Early Colts Training Warns of Muscle Wasting
Guidance emphasizes gradual work for young colts to avoid injury during plowing. Early signs include muscle wasting around the shoulder blade and rapid skin tightening near the bone.
Red Cross Ball Blue in Laundry for Dainty Appearance
For your daughter's sake, use Red Cross Ball Blue in the laundry. She will then have that dainty, well groomed appearance that girls admire.
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Ann
Armstrong
Rassie
Flalf
Ake
Tennessee Farmer
Clary's Grove
Doctor Allen
Alexander Terguson
Thousand Friends of
Thebes
America
Kirkham
Shakespeare
Allen’s
Allen
Burley Flavor
Fancy Santos
Wm. Schotten Coffee Co
ST. Louis, MO
Empire State ‘Nursery Co
Waterloo
New York
Parker
Hiscox Chem
Patchozue
Indianapolis
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