Sea voyage intrigues and a generous Se orita
In a steamship tale a suave Senor Palacios flirts with a senorita while a crewman Halstead and narrator observe. The pair discuss dresses and generosity as a planation owner plans gifts. The narrator notes the tropic ease loosening formalities and returns to chart work and money as a mistress. Padre Sebastiano's candid talk shifts the mood toward intrigue and travel plans on el vapor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senor
Isla de Panay
Manila
Senorita
el Capitan
Los Generosos
Halstead
Pacific
Padre Sebastiano
Don Silvestre
Padre
Enrique
Los Americanos
el Capita
el Guaran
el Vapor
el Guajan
Guajan
Ro Nm
Island voyage fuels tension aboard isolated ship
The narrator studies a photograph of Senorita Dorotea aboard the cabin ship while Padre Sebastian watches for signs of rivalry among the trio. A dinner table conversation hints at social conditions on the islands as the crew navigates uneasy dynamics during the voyage.
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Dorotea
Agana
Sebastian
Sawmill Swayed as Smoke Stack Falls Near Workers
Three workmen at Eddlemen sawmill narrowly escaped injury when a 55 foot iron smoke stack toppled after a boisterous horse tore a guy rope. the tower struck ground but caused no serious damage and repairs will allow morning operation. A Philadelphia woman praises Dr. King's New Discovery for a long standing cough, claiming complete cure and better sleep. drugstore offers 50 cent to 1 dollar bottles with a trial free and guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddlemen
Joe Baker
Annie E. Springer
Howard Street
Philadelphia
Dr. King
F.C. Saveage
Sneed brothers plan move to Boonville Ark for store
C P and W R Sneed depart Mena for Boonville Arkansas on the Choctaw road to likely purchase property and establish a hardware store. C P Sneed will return to Mena while James Sneed partners with W R Sneed in the new venture. James Lovell will assist in Sneed and Jones store here. W R Sneed’s store closes and moves to Boonville. The Star laments their departure as valued citizens.
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Boonville
C.P
W.R Sneed
Ark
Choctaw Road
C. P. Sneed
Mena
James
W. R
James Lovell
Sneed
Robbed the Grave and Electric Railway Plans
An Philadelphia man credits Electric Ditt ers with a miraculous recovery after a grave illness. Ex Mayor Carder and attorney Byers win franchises for an electric railway and telephone from Mena to Bethesda Springs with a new line to start at Mena street and Pickering avenue. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised as a universal healer. A bastardy arrest of Dr Walter Sorreis of Rust follows, with Mrs Brooks as witness and Col Byers prosecuting. One Minute Cough Cure touted as remedy for coughing congregations.
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John Oliver
Philadelphia
I’. C. Savage
T. M. Carder
Judge Byers
Mena
Bethesada Springs
Mena Street
Pickering Avenue
Spring Street
Cunningham
Walter Sorreis
Rust
Cole
Sorreis
Two Negroes Lynched Near Mackin Mississippi
Two African men were hanged by a mob of about seventy five white men near Mackin in Noxubee county after an inquest linked them to the murder of farmer T H Clelland. The sheriff arrested them but lost custody to the mob. The report also mentions Simmons Squaw Wine in advertising.
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Macon
Mississippi
Noxubee County
T. H. Clelland
Rocky Corn and Local News Across Mena
Rocky. Corn coming up nicely. Gerry Tyler has moved to Mena. Rev. E. 8. James of Potter preached for us Sunday. J. L. Horner plants apple trees on his new farm. Timber selling for 75 cents per thousand feet. Wedding bells may soon ring here. W. J. Bryan's South visit sparks papers. Support for a union Sunday school outside city limits. Let denominational schooling yield to practical work and Bible teaching. LUKE.
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Gerry Tyler
Mena
James
Potter
J. L. Horner
Luke
Sunday School Convention Call for Polk County
Notice requests each Sunday school in Polk County to send its superintendent name and scholar count to Rubher H. Cummings in Rocky Arkansas. A countywide delegate meeting is urged at a convenient county location, aiming to hold a convention before August 1899 to share plans for Sunday schools. Interested parties urged to respond.
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Polk County
Dr Kings New Life Pills Headache Relief Ad
An old fashioned drug advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a quick remedy for sick and nervous headaches. It claims the pills purify blood, strengthen nerves, and boost health, all for two cents. Sold by F C Savage.
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Bucklen
C. Savage
Dr. King
F.C. Savage
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Janssen
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Battle Creek
Mich
Mr. Rust
Miss Holt
Will
James P. Davis
B. T. Conklin
Ryan, L T
Mr. Davis
J. R., Davis
Clarence Herb
J. B Lippincott Co
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Hanes & Egolf
Simmons
Arkansas
Wm. Scroggin
Rocky
W. J. Bryan
South
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J. K. Lloyd's Hardware Store
Minnesota
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New York
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Northfield
N. M. Roach
Department of the Interior
Camden
County, Ark
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James C. McPantel
Hatton
Samuel W. Witharepoun
James A. Harkey
Jefferson D. Tow
Piegepiview
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Sputer
Courte Court
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Tho Fleet
Five
Jobo Austin’s
Fiver
Ling
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