All Items 2 Collection 1 Archives & Special Collections 2 Topic 6 Fairs 2 Imaginary places 2 Juvenile fiction 2 Adventure and adventurers 1 Agricultural exhibitions 1 Frontier and pioneer life 1 show more 1 show fewer Part Of 1 Nelson Family Juvenilia Collection of Pamela Russell and Murray McClellan 2 Genre 2 Children's literature 2 Periodicals 2 Subject 5 Fairs – Juvenile fiction 2 Imaginary places – Juvenile fiction 2 Adventure and adventurers – Juvenile fiction 1 Agricultural exhibitions – Juvenile fiction 1 Frontier and pioneer life – Juvenile fiction 1 The weekly telegram An undated issue of one of the Nelson brothers' periodicals featuring news of their fictional characters and places, presented in a two-column format. The cover indicates the periodical was "published by The Telegram Publishing Co.," one of several fictitious Nelson brothers' enterprises. This issue opens with a detailed spotlight on Allenstown. There are drawings and descriptions of major Allenstown buildings including the recently opened Allenstown Fair and much of the issue is devoted to covering the fair. Prizes from the agricultural tent are detailed and there is a descriptive account of a parade in the town center. The remainder of the issue covers news briefs from around the Nelson bothers' world including exploration, agriculture and development. The weekly telegram The pioneersman, volume 2, number 13 A September (day illegible and year not indicated) issue of the Nelson brothers' periodical that focuses on stories of rugged pioneer life from around their imaginary world, presented in a two-column format. The cover indicates the issue was published by E.H. Nelson. This issue opens with chapter 2 of the story "Dick's Investment" by Burt Green (sometimes referred to as Birt). Dick and Mr. Knot make a trip to a trading post at Dugout several days ride away. On the way they encounter a mysterious animal during the night and make haste the next morning. They arrive safely in the city and return home without incident. The country of Chipewa is featured in the "Countries of Forest Continent" section. Chipewa is described as a forested country made up of mainly farmers and hunters. It contains the only Large Oak forest in the world and is not as developed as United Division, New Poplington or Mapleton. An editorials section covers new developments such as a gold and silver mine in Dugout and a new city near Allenstown. The issue finishes with a detailed description of the agricultural tent at the World's Fair. The tent displays many wonders including oversized produce and plants. Outside of the tent there is a large warship and a cannon big enough for a man to walk in. The pioneersman, volume 2, number 13
