A Story of the Builders 7 Democracy 7 Irving Bacheller
A wagon voyage from Vergennes Vermont to the Sangamon County region unfolds through the Traylors journey via Niagara Falls Havana and on to New Salem. Abe Lincoln and friends guide Harry Needles and John McNeil amid love trials and reflections on home democracy and identity across chapters 1 to 8.
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Irving Bacheller
Jameon
Barah Traylor
Josiah
Betsey
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Land of Plenty
the Sangamon
Niagara Falls
John McNeil
Alvo
Sanmarion
Sarah
Harry Needles
Traylors
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Lincoln
Jack Kelso
Him
Chapten
Samizon
Jace Armet
Armetrone
Arry
Menell
Ann
Bim Kelso
Harry
Havana
Abe
Bay of Bisery
van Dieman’s Land
Marty
Lfe
Sfill
Abe Lincoln Helps Rally New Salem After Raid and Trial
In Sangamon county Abe Lincoln returns home to New Salem after defeat in an election and seeks work to study law. He helps organize the townsfolk to counter a whiskey raid, wrestles with Samson Traylor in a public display, and with minister Stephen Nuckles confronts raiders threatening the Traylor home. The group captures eight men, feeds them, and plans prayers while Lincoln offers stern warnings and promises reform.
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Steve Nuckles
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Pikemon Morris
Alexander Ferguson
Martin Waddell
Robert Johnson
Joshua Miller
Johny McNe
Samson
Jack Keleo
Rassie
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Samaon Traylor
Peleus
Telemon
Kelso
Sarah
Ann Ratledge
Radford
Sarah Traylor
Pelmet
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Stephen Nuckles
Satan
Bartson
Traylor Oet
Iowa to confer over 500 degrees at 1921 commencement
The University of Iowa will award 535 degrees at the 1921 commencement in Iowa City. About 500 first degrees and 40 advanced degrees will be granted. The program runs June 12 to 14 with sermons, class days, reunions, and an alumni luncheon.
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Delhi
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Joseph Fort Newton
Church of the Divine Paternity
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Rutledge Roused For Nighttime Shakedown Plan
Abe declares they will wake Rutledge to orchestrate a shakedown after a cycle of tired travelers ends, signaling tension and a pending confrontation at the tavern door.
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Rutledge
Five Million Dollar Farm Credit Corporation Formed
Des Moines hosts the launch of the Iowa Farm Credits corporation with $1,000,000 capital and offices in the Observatory building. L. A. Andrew of Ottumwa leads as president along with a slate including D. W. Hunt and J. H. McCord in senior roles. The new firm aims to address farm credit problems nationwide.
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Dc. W. Hunt
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J. H. McCord
Spencer
Iowa Chamber of Commerce
EB. H. Cuneningham
Ames
Farm Bureau Federation
John A. Cavanagh
Frank Warner
Iowa Banker's Association
New Corporation
F. G. Redfield
J. G. Mitchell
Davenport Bankers Elect New Iowa Association Leaders
Frank B. Vettel of Davenport was unanimously voted president of the Iowa Bankers association at the 35th annual convention in Des Moines. Ray Campbell of Fort Dodge was elected vice president. Treasurer race between Clay P. Jordan and Thomas H. Watts ended with Watts seeking unity after Jordan led 228 to 198. Davenport to host the 1922 convention.
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Davenport
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Story City
Vetter
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Fort Dodge
Clay P. Jordan
Sutherland
Thomas H. Watts
Grand Junction
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Mr. Watts
Watts
Scott County
Despondent nurse Grace Schaurs found dead in Muscatine
Grace Schaurs a 33 year old nurse was found hanging from a stairway in a factory building owned by her brother in Muscatine. A note on the brother's desk described her sufferings and suggested she may have left her home during the night to go to the factory.
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