Story of Maarten Wierenga in the era of French rule in the Netherlands
The long voyage of Maarten Wierenga unfolds from Apeldoorn to Hattem and Assen, visiting the Prince’s Estate Loo and relics of Oranje and Wilhelmina. He nears home through storms and moonlight, dreaming of reunion, while distant war news from Moscow to Paris weighs on his family.
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Maarten Wierenga
The
Netherlands
Wierenga
Apeldoor
Wilhelmina of Orange
T Loo
William the Third
Republic
England
College of William and Mary
Maarten
Williams
Oldehamevelt
House of Orange
Holland
Valenciennes
Anen
Heavenly Father
Luthania
Vilna
Smolensk
Moscow
France
Tragic Keokuk death inspires heartfelt tribute to Helen French
An editorial from The Keokuk Gate City honors Helen French of Keokuk and reflects on her life, the shock of her death by suicide, and the collective sorrow of the community. It emphasizes her kindness, intellect, and unbalanced mind as the cause, while offering comfort to grieving family and friends.
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Keokuk Gate City
Helen French
Miss French
Pella
Keokuk
Helen Brench
Helen
French
Why She Was Glad A Border Change Brought A New State
A long ago boundary adjustment shifted a house and its resident across the line from South Carolina into North Carolina. The old woman, now a resident of NC, exclaimed she was glad to be in another state noting South Carolina’s reputed unhealthiness.
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South Carolina
North Carolina
Simple Septimus opens joyous new Lovke serial tale
The American Magazine notes Simple Septimus as the first periodical to publish a Lovke serial story. Judging by the first chapter the novel promises more joy and amusement than The Beloved Vagabond and The Morals of Marcus.
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Septimus
Marcus
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William J. Locke
Gem City Business
Quincy III
Ita
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Marion Co
Hale and Lamb Co
Texas
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Des Moines, Ia
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Elgin
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Davenport
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Ottumwa
Oskaloosa
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Omaha
Lincoln
Denver Union Depot
Bryan
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