Sky Pilot Funeral in the Mere Dith Ranch
The path to the Pilot’s grave gathers cowboys, ranchers and officers as Gwen and Bill face sorrow. The service, led by a rugged pioneer minister, honors the Pilot’s work among the people who trusted him. Gwen and Bill find solace together as the tale ends with him remembered as Sky Pilot.
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Bill
Gwen
Immanuel’s Land
Charlotte
Immanuel
Duke
Red
Fred
Pilot
Bil
Phot
Bird
Hill
Connor
Cabs in Russia and the Moscow Drosky Auction
A travel vignette describes Moscow cab fares as the cheapest in Europe due to no tariff. On a rank of droskies drivers rebuff low offers, then pursue customers with polite pleas. If distance is unclear, travelers engage in a Dutch auction, shouting prices like hotel sorok kopeck as they bargain for a lengthy ride.
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Russia
Drosky
Sorok Kopeck
Moscow
Vigo, a Seaport of War and Treasure Legend
The old Spanish port Vigo figures in 16th and 17th century conflicts. Drake and Norris sought Don Antonio in 1588, burning Vigo but failing to seize Lisbon, with crews paid meager wages and many hanged in England. Later, English ships under Rooke found treasure in Vigo harbor as Spanish galleons fled. Today Vigo is a plain town.
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Vigo
Drake
Norris
Don Antonio
Portugal
Lisbon
London
Rooke
Benbow
Great Men and the Rise of New Generations
A reflective essay argues against the notion that newer generations are inherently deficient. It asserts that successors often emerge to surpass predecessors and that pessimism about future leadership fades as capable figures mature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Register
Lights Out At 9 In This House Prompted by Old Man
A Chicago News item recounts an exchange where an elderly resident tells a young helper to ensure all house lights are off at 10. The youth asks to begin the blackout an hour earlier, seeking an exception for the night. The scene unfolds in a parlor with a sleeping fair maid assisting as a sofa is held in place.
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Chicago
News
Wanted trustworthy minor woman to manage business county
Fragmentary help wanted notice advertising a position at a well established house with solid finances. It offers a straight 20.00 weekly salary plus expense coverage paid by check from headquarters. No investment required. Address inquiries to Manager 410 Como Block, Chicago, IL.
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Como Block
Ohloago
Des Moines St Louis and Kansas City through service times
Carrying through service between Des Moines and St Louis and Kansas City. For further information contact C. S. Cuant G. P. T. A. St Louis or L. R. Davis T. P. A. Des Moines.
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Des Moines
St. Louis
Kansas City
C. S. Cuant
G. P
T. A
L. R. Davis
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Northwestern Yeast CO
Chicago, Ill
C. E. Martin
S. S. Still College of Osteopathy
Iowa
Wormhoudt's
Pella, Iowa
H. C. Ver Ploeg
Pella
Geo. J. Thormasson
Attorney At Law
Park
Dr. King
Langerak’s Drug Store
Lippincott’s
Monthly Magazine
By Ralph Connor
Meredith Ranch
Foothill
Porcupine
Swan Creek
Lady Charlotte
If1
Fred Ashley
Cimor
Ag T
CABS
Minnesota
Coles Seed Store
U. S
Canada
Selden
G. CO
Nassau St
New York
Peila
W. G. Vander Ploeg
Opera House
Bloch
A. Haselbarth
Henry Field
Shenandoah
Woolord
B. F. Keables
Iara
Memphis
Peocoria
St. Josep Kansas
Petra
Omaha
Denver Colorado Spa
Fort Worth
St. Paw
Minneapolis
Eldonando
Oskaloosa
Torion
Rock Island
L. M. Allen
Missouri River
E. W. Thompson
Ill
Howell
H. C. Payne, M. D, Adam. French, M
People's Savings Bank
J. C. Mitten
VanHemert’s
M. Porter Auctioneer
Kleins Shoe Store
East Side of
Square
M. Porter
Vander Zyl Bros
Sotck Poultry
Ww. M. Fugué
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