The Red Look A Tale of the Flatwoods
Texie Colin and Jack Warhope, lovers trapped by Pap Simon’s wealth and a family curse tied to Ken Colin, await a stage to Milford. As Jack eyes freedom with a wagon train to California, Texie hopes for return and regained homestead while secrets of Red Colin loom. The Milford preacher arrives to join their fragile plans.
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California
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Graylock
Jack
Ken
Colin
Red Colin
Flatwoods
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Nick Wiffles
Nick
Han‘le
Arrival of the Buckeye stage signals town's daily life
In 1849 Buckeye greets the evening stage from upriver near Zeke Pulick's store. Banker Simon Colin dominates finance from a porch desk, while his daughter Texie, and a bearded preacher Sime Colin Hopkins mingle with the crowd. The parson is invited to use Sister Mason's study as talks begin about a boy.
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Zeke Polick
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Washington
Grace
Warhope
Jack Warhope
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Simon Colin
Simon
Eagle Run
Cateb Hopkins
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Sime Colin
Mr. Hopkins
Texie
Mr. Warhope
Maggie and Johnny Naples Stocking Story
A Christmas tale follows Maggie a loving girl in a kind family. Santa brings a doll Johnny Naples and a cloth bag, and a New Year stocking fills with nuts, fruits, and shoes as Maggie learns about generosity and shared joy. Landreth Harrison of Minneapolis, an American Legion member, is highlighted as a notable veteran and scholar in international affairs.
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Santa Claus
Johnny Naples
Johnonyg
Naples
Landreth Harrison
Minneapolis
American Legion
Minn
United States Veterans’ Bureau
Harrison
One Hundred and Fourth Aero Squadron
Carnegie Endowment For International Peace
Harri
Graduate
University of Minnesota
International Joint Commission
United States
Canada
Great Lakes- St. Lawrence
Carnegie
Paris
Fairy Peep Sighting Sparks Springtime Whimsy
A playful local note describes a fairy image appearing as spring unfolds, capturing residents’ imagination and hinting at seasonal charm amid budding plants and sunny days.
To Be Continued enmity of your enemies less uncertain
A succinct aphorism notes that enmity from foes feels more resolute than the shifting assurance of friendship among friends. It contrasts rival hostility with fragile trust, urging caution in relying on allies whose loyalty may waver.
Crow Hunt by Legion Men Stuns Wamego Town
Harold Johnson post No. 172 American Legion in Wamego Kansas reports a moonlit crow hunt. One hundred twenty townspeople and farmers drove fifty miles to the rookery with two Legion captains. They claimed 1 441 enemy casualties and deposited ten cents a head as a post treasury bounty with proceeds aiding the post auxiliary through refreshments.
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Harold Johnson
American Legion
Wamego
Kan
Legion Post
Legion Post Treasury
Post Auxiliary
Lesson summary on missions from Peloubet notes
December lesson guide outlines twelve missionary lessons from Abraham to Christ and the early church. It covers God blessing nations to be a blessing, Israel as a herald to the world, prophets urging mercy, abstinence from strong drink, the Psalter’s grace, Jesus as chief missionary, the Spirit empowering witness, and the universal gospel and coming kingdom. It includes The Question Method with twelve discussion prompts.
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God
Abraham
Israel
Jesus Christ
Christ
Paul
Rome
Peloubet
Jonah
The Lord Knoweth Them Quote by S F Smiley
A religious meditation on divine recognition and the Lord’s boundless compassion. The author asserts that God knows His ones and will extend love beyond their requests or thoughts.
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S. F. Smiley
Unclear Advertisement Phrases On Cleanliness And Wisdom
Fragmentary ad style lines claim Red Cross Ball Blue keeps cloths white and notes wisdom lingers. Mentions goods to be sought for their own sake and the charm of a spotless bathroom.
The Pledge to Us and the Cross of Christ
A quotation from Dean Stanley states the cross as the pledge that deepest suffering can become the condition of the highest blessing. It interprets suffering as not God’s displeasure but His widest and most compassionate love.
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Cross
Christ
Dean Stanley
Life decision for God offers solid foundation
A faith note asserts worthwhile decisions for life hinge on choosing God. It emphasizes God’s grace and power as the enduring base for a life-altering commitment. The Exposition frames spiritual choice as the bedrock for lasting integrity.
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