Long Trip of Major Long 1823 Expedition Summary
The Franklin Gazette reports Maj. Stephen H. Long’s US Army expedition began April 20 from Philadelphia. The party traced a path through Wheeling Fort Wayne Chicago Prairie du Chien Fort St. Anthony and reached the source of the St Peter River. They navigated to Lake Superior then to Mackinaw Detroit Buffalo and Rochester before returning to Philadelphia. The journey covered about 4600 miles, over a large prairie wilderness, completed in under six months.
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Stephen H. Long
United States Army
Philadelphia
Great Northern Lakes
Franklin Gizette
Wheeling
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Prairie du Obien
Fort St. Anthony
St. Peter
St. Meter
Assiniboine
United States
Lake Superior
Mackinaw
Revenue
Detroit
Superior Wn
Buffalo
New York Canal
Rochester
Genessee River
Itwun
Fragmentary riverfront note on ships and trade mentions Japan
The readable text hints at sunken vessels and galeries of noise, with fragments referencing Japan and the manufacture of mercial articles. The passage remains largely illegible but suggests a discussion of maritime activity and trade goods.
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Anthes
Tiusrle
Aconn
Oise
Japan
Roanoke Pharmac Co. Rat Snap Ad Prompts Caution
An advertising line shows Mr. Fred White urging not to idle as rats invade cellars. The copy notes rats eating potatoes and five dead rats after using RAT-SNAP and markets three sizes with a Roanoke Pharmac Co. guarantee in Roanoke Rapids North Carolina.
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Fred White
White
Roanoke Pharmac Co
Roanoke Rapids
N.C
Notice Application for Pardon in North Carolina
The notice announces a pardon application filed by Halifay Conte Nati tinn to be presented to the Governor on November 1, 1122. Objections may be filed with the Governor. Charles L. Staton serves as attorney in the matter.
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Caroling
Halifay
Notice of Executrix Qualified Under Last Will in NC
Executrix and heirs notify all claimants to present verified claims against A P McPherson late of Halifax County North Carolina by November 1924. Indebted parties must settle with the undersigned. Mattie P McPherson and A L Clark attorney.
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A. P. McPherson
Halifax County
North Carolina
Mattie P. McPherson
A. L. Clark
Roanoke Rapids Man Praises Kidney Remedy
A Roanoke Rapids resident H. C. Slagle, a butcher and boarding house keeper, credits Dean's Kidney Pills with relieving backache and kidney pain after a period of urinary discomfort. He reports dull back pain diminished and renewed energy for work. The ad urges readers to ask for Darns Wettney Pills as the same remedy used by Mr Slagle.
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the Herald
Roanoke Rapids
H. C. Slagle
Butcher
Dean
Brice
Mr. Alesis
Foster-Milburn Con Mirs
Buffalo
N. Y
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Toyland
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Rosemary Dollar Store
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Papa
Beston
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Hamilton Street
Apply Herald Office
Jackson Street
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John C. Smith
Tery
Maj. S. H. Long
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M. H. Wade
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H. Bar. Ronkes Epidy Naik
Meta. B. Jones Notary Public Office
Roanoke Rapids, N.C
H. B. Foster
Farmers & Merchist
Littleton, NC
A. C. Zollicoffer
Rosemary, N.C
W. A. Carter
Weldon
W. M. Ward
Centist
A. L. Ular
First National Bank
Roanoke Rapids, N. C
Allen C. Zollicotter
Rosemary, N C
POA. Mattens
Atlaw Duices
First National Boos
Jone
Sarry
H. G. B. Humphrey
Wade
Rosemary, NC
R. A. Betts
Slice
Eace
Baehal Park
Bilugs
Matthews
Omrou
Rosemary, N. C
Joos
Elgin
Uithan
Broadway
N.Y. C
Ve Soup
Hartford Fire
National Loan & Ins. CO
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
Herald Building
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