Missionary voyage hints at past crime and romance
George McAusland, 38, sails from America to Fiji to take a missionary post. A crime in a burst of excitement shattered his confidence, and he flees from temptation. Mary Doncaster boards in Honolulu en route to her missionary parents on Gilead Island and is drawn to George as he avoids her advances.
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George McAusland
America
Fiji Islands
Pretty
Mary Doncaster
Honolulu
Gilead Island
Mary
George
Mary Doncaster Rescues George McAusland in Sea Rescue
Mary Doncaster dives from the ship to save George McAusland who cannot swim. A crew scales the rigging as a boat approaches. McAusland is pulled aboard and warmed. Mary and George share a tense moment on deck before resuming voyage toward Gilead, with memories of home and talk of future meetings.
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Mary Doncaster
George
George McAusland
Mary
Ela
Mr. Chase
Pamen
Guide to a sober Christmas by Kathleen Norris
Kathleen Norris urges a sober Christmas and heartfelt prayer for love and charity. She says only with inner peace can the world become worthy of peace, and that humanity must forget world affairs to find deliverance from misfortune.
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Jesus
Kathleen Norris
Doublex Refuses Breakfast Debt Collectors Demand
In a club breakfast scene a debt collector confronts Doublex with a bill. Doublex retorts he is not in, dismissing the intrusion and telling the collector to send in his card. The exchange highlights Doublex's nerve and disdain for debt collection.
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Doublex
Feen A Mint chewing gum laxative ad pitch
An ad promotes Feen A Mint chewing gum as a convenient laxative to relieve clogged bowels at bedtime and provide morning energy without disturbing sleep. It claims the product tastes good is economical and suitable for a family supply.
Spasmodic Joy Joy Quips on Daily Mood Pattern
A brief quotation notes the irregular mood swing of Joy Joy, comparing it to an ague with one good day between two bad ones. The remark underscores a wry view of alternating highs and lows in daily life.
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John Gale
Joseph Neargood
Miss Doncaster
Captain Keen
Doncaster
Mrs. Gale
New Bedford
Patty Hanline
Tom
Cap'n Corr
Peter
Richard
Mr. McAusland
Cap'n Carr
Gilead
Mother
Corkran
Leviathan
Cap’n Keen
By Kathleen Norris
Daily Journal
Europe
Christ
Bell Syndicate
WNU
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