Raid in California Ends in Tragedy and Rescue
Wealthy Spanish ranch owner Don Alfredo ignores warnings of a Sierra Indian raid. The attack kills him and abducts his two young daughters. Missionary Adre Fasqua reports the raid. Texans Henry Bowls Ben Pardalee and Simmie rescue the girls from the hills with the maid Monica and Padre at the mission.
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Bon Alfredo
California
Familly
Don Alfredo
Peale
Adre Fasqua
Montiea
Texas
Henry Bowls
Ben Pardalee
Simmie
Monica
Padre
Mission
Bowie Meets Padre and Seeks Aid in Monterey
Bowie receives comfort and a vow of protection from Padre Vicente Pasqual in the mission town of Monterey. He pledges restraint on violence and asks if more men would aid strangers, then observes the busy harbor with soldiers, traders, and a U S sloop of war nearby as he meets Thomas Q. Larkin.
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Padre
Bowie
Padre Vicente Pasqual
California
Alta California
Bowie and Larkin discuss Texas envoy Bowie's California visit
Bowie explains his Texas mission to Larkin and California's diverse loyalties. They debate flag changes, local Spaniards, and Yankee influence as Bowie plans to settle in California while awaiting Houston's guidance. Dr Doane treats Bowie's wound, probing his past in exchange for insight into frontier life and ambitions.
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California
Pacific Slope
Larkin
Bowie
Mr. Larkin
Sam Houston
Texas
Spain
General Houston
Republic of
Padre Pasqual
Monterey
Doane
Paris
Houston
Bowie Returns to Doane’s Clinic and Heads Toward Furs
Bowie reenters Doane’s California clinic after eight years with a coin bag and uneasy bargains. He plans a northern expedition with scouts Pardalee and Simmie to a Swiss trader rumored to deal in furs near a river fort. They camp beside live oaks when two horsemen appear on the trail below their glowing fire.
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Bowie
California
Doane
Rio Grande
da Guerre
Henry
Pardalee
Simmie
Sutter
Texans Meet Mexican Hunters at Estrada Rancho
Bowie and his two Texans encounter Francisco Estradillo and his companion Francisco Estradillo at the Estrada rancho in the Santa Clara Valley. The visitors discuss hunting and lodging as rain pours, and arrangements are made for the night with Don Ramon Estrada.
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Bowie
Senor
Texas
Boston
Georgetown University
Georgetown
Francisco Estradillo
Henry Bowie
Ben Pardalee
Simmie
Francisca
Ben Ramon Estrada
Rancho
Don Ramon
Santa Clara Valley
Santa Ysabel
Don Francisco
Pardaloe
Willkie Welcome Day in Elwood Morning Parade
A fragmented program chronicles a Willkie welcome in Elwood with exhibits from his birthplace, a nursemaid memory, a mayoral address, and a bus tour. The afternoon features band music, athletic events, a political parody parade, and a mock nominating speech amid satirical captions.
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Elwood Green
Wabash
Potomac
McClusky
White House
Galloway Pari
Bob Taft
Willkie
Thomas Dewey
Frank Gannett
Charlie McNary
Businessmen’s Clubs of América
Heaven Help
Cool and Delightful New Shirtwaister Style
A description of a new shirtwaist fashion labeled No. 8727 emphasizing its cool summer suitability. It highlights fabric options like crepe silk print and spun layor with striped, polka dot, silk, or sharkskin finishes. The design promises crisp lines, comfort, and unrestrictive wear for hot days.
Flexib le Bodice Dress Pattern No 8727 Appealing
A sewing pattern offers a versatile bodice with three buttons and reversible necklines. It features minimal detailing, a circular skirt with youthful swing, and sizes 14 10 18 20 40 and 42. Size 16 needs 454 yards of 39 inch fabric without nap. Send order to:
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Thomas Q. Larkin
San Blas
Hong Kong
Sandwich Islands
Mexico
San Diego
San Pedro
Santa Barbara
Yerba Buena
Sloop of War
Carmen. Rancho
Frank H
Frank H. Spearman
Bucile
Hell
Sierra
Dr. Doane
Goliad
Sam
Ilouston
Salnte
Nosis
Wendell Willie
Frank McCarthy
Elwood
Wendell Willkie
P. m
Elwood High School
Pierre Laval
Adolf Hitler
Mussolini
City of
New York
Riverside Drive
Montgomery Ave
San Francisco
Murray
T We Train
Murray Med. CO
Melrose Ave
Bollywood
Calif
Worman
Lydia E. Pinkham
WNU
Samuel
Doan
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