Prologue and Chapter Summaries in Hardy Valley Tale
At Liberty Maine Jim Snaladino hears of the Hardy tale and visits the Valley for a glimpse of Hardy Ferrin. Old Marm Pierce and granddaughter Jenny live in the Valley where Jenny falls for Will Ferrin. Will leaves for Augusta but returns, while Jenny faces gossip and a secret. Huldy Ferrin's alleged infidelity drives conflict leading to a death and amputation.
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Liberty
Maine
Jim Snaladino
Hardy
Will Ferrin
Hardy Ferrin
Pierce
Jenny
Jenny Ae
Aetlll
Augusta
Ings
Piercen
Bart
Amy Carey
Will
Huldy
Seth Humphreys
Humphreys
Marm Pierce
Jonny
Bart Carey
Hirine
Zeke Dace
Zeke
Whi
Death and a Warning in Hostile Valley
Saladine arrives in Hostile Valley as Jenny faces a looming tragedy. The autumn to winter tensions mount around Will, Zeke, Huldy, and Bart, while Marm Pierce and Jenny await signs of trouble. A fatal change breaks the community as Saladine’s landing foreshadows a pivotal turn.
Tragedy at Bart Farm Ends Amy's Winter Hope
Jenny, Marm Pierce and Bart rush to Amy after her collapse in the kitchen. Amy dies despite remedies, stirring blame between Jenny and Marm Pierce over Hardy and Zeke. Marm Pierce hints at hidden knowledge and says more could be done, then Jenny avoids Amy's funeral.
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Jenny
Will
Zeke
Hardy
Huldy
Will Haven
Liberty Village
Bart
Liberty
Marm Pierce
Amy
Mari Pierce
Granny
Marin Pierce
Marm
Ieree
Mnarm Pierce
Hosford Family Travels After Death Notice Signal
Mrs. S. M. Hosford and daughter Gladys and son Clarence, with M. Hosford, left for Williston North Dakota after a telegram announcing a nephew’s death. Claude Mason accompanied them. Numerous locals were noted in town events including electricity line work and farm business.
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S. M. Hosford
Gladys
Clarence
Williston
North Dakota
E. W. Coon
Monticello
O. A. Hall
Linn
First Farm Land Company
Andrew English
Jackson Township
Gladys Hosford
Anamosa
Farmers' Mutual Insurance Association
Harry Fairbanks
Mason City
Ernest Carpenter
F. Miller
Chicago
Onslow Local Happenings and Civic Notes
Onslow notes report illness and travel among residents. Max Hamilton recovers after appendicitis surgery at Mercy hospital Anamosa. Church and club meetings discuss plans and programs. School board reelects teachers. city election on Monday awaits a light vote. Junior class play A Strange Bequest set for April 9 at the Onslow opera house.
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League of Women Voters
E. N. Stoffel
Wyoming
Paul Levsen
John Morse
Dolores Hanna
Maquoketa
Sadie Shirley
Terry
Taylor
Monticello
William Knight
Bernard Cass
the Iwatter
Edwin Wilcox
Walter Wilcox
Ames
Frank Walker
S. G. Hutton
Leslie Babcock
George Bright
Anamosa
J. R. Ramey
Henry Moenk
Dillon Stickley
Hans Thompson
Tom Edwards
Andrew
Onslow
Presbyterian Missionary Society
Fred Provan
Lamey
Japan
United States
Howard Willison
Homemakers Study Club
Wyoming Township
Alice McDaniels
Estelle McCune
Mildred Streeper
Wilma Menald
J. Wilbur Fitzpatrick
Onslow Opera House
Robert Owen
Buddy Lathrop
Jack Lenway
George Henrichs
Rene la
Smallpox Cases Rise in Iowa Health Report
Twenty seven smallpox cases were reported to the Iowa Department of Health for the week ending March 31. The first three weeks of March show more than five times the cases seen a year ago, and 1936 totals exceed 1935 by over six times. The disease is preventable and mainly affects susceptible individuals. Immunity is gained only after infection or via vaccination.
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Iowa
Presbyterian church annual meeting set for April 8
The congregational meeting of the Presbyterian church will be held Wednesday evening, April 8, with a picnic supper before the business session. The Scotch Grove Clay Belgian colt club met Friday, reelecting all officers: B W Streeper president, B L Wherry VP, H H Green secretary treasurer, with directors Al Kelchen August Husman J C Hanna Phil Snyder E Horton. the club formed last year and has 29 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
The
Presbyterian Church
Scotch Grove-Clay Belgian Colt Club
B. W. Streeper
B. L. Wherry
H. H. Green
al Kelchen
August Husman
J. C. Hanna
Phil Snyder
E. Horton
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Ben Am
Saladine
Will Ferring
Castle Grove
M. Hosford
Belle Howard
Gertie Hutchins
Max Hamilton
Mercy Hospital
Clarence Orr
Benny Butts
Rockford
Frances Morehead
Nashville
Newton Ireland
Colorado
Louise Uchtorff
Davenport
Dorothy Hamilton
Lillian Buck
Astrumian Club
H. P. Barber
George Lyon
Emil Paulsen
Pierce Norris
Son Russell
Florida
Provan
William Hurst
Monmouth
Walter Koon
C. R. Smith
Kings
Rupert Chemists
Ag4gress Jaques Mfg. CO
Dept. C.B
Amicago
Illinois
OLIR
Cooking School
Nash
Jan Shaw
van Cleve Laboratories
Nec
Colonial Baking Company
Jack Walsh
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