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Decorah Republican

Location

Decorah, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1917

Page

5

The Desert's Gold

Two desert prospectors endure a brutal Mojave month chasing color in the rocks at a gulch. Wilson guards the pan while Bennett toils. night terrors, thirst, and muttered fancies test them until a fatal confrontation leaves Wilson fleeing with the gold toward the river, doomed by desert and madness.

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Desert Gold Reclaims Edge With Lost Ledge Fragments

A desert scene describes yellow fragments scattered among stones at the edge, ignored by swift rats yet representing the desert reclaiming its gold. The vivid imagery contrasts small creatures' indifference with the broader value of the landscape.

Chinese Trickery and Mongolian Debt Traps Warned by Argonaut

The Argonaut warns that dishonest Chinese peddlers target Mongolians by selling on credit, enticing goods with promises of repayment in livestock and interest. Returning later, the merchant often takes only the interest, leaving debt to accumulate across generations. The piece notes occasional old-fashioned train robbers as a contrast to modern petty crime.

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A Cheerful Hope Story Of A City Citizen

A well known citizen visits a public place and finds an employee crying over his father’s death. The note adds a light remark on care for others and a closing line hints at hunting season ongoing as a minor local item.

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