The Last Voyage of the Donna Isabel
The crew discovers three million pesos aboard the Donna Isabel and debates whether to haul wealth from the ice bound chest. Doris urges restraint while Jack contemplates loyalty, love, and the doomed ship as water seeps in and reality sinks in.
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Doris
Jack
Celeste
Donna Isabel
Antarctic
Father
Mercy
de Nova
McKnight
Johnson
Donna Isobel
Kelly
Treasure Rescue Efforts Persist Despite Cold Peril
The narrator reflects on the ongoing attempt to recover frozen gold from the Ice, convinced preservation would be impossible yet still deeply interested in a recovery. He did not hinder the men’s eager efforts, despite the perilous conditions.
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Jack
Spain
Isabel
Remarkable Blood Transfusion Save Sister in Omaha Hospital
Charles N. Sullivan donated a pint of blood to his sister Mrs. Alice Towle during a delicate operation to revive her failing health. Surgeons connected an artery in his wrist to a vein in her arm, transferring life blood and restoring her color and vitality. Towle’s condition improved immediately while Sullivan recovered with minor aftereffects.
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Omaha
Charles N. Sullivan
Alice Towle
Merchants' Carnival Committee Plans Major Week
Executive committee outlines leaders for Pioneer Day Old Settlers Day Live Stock and Merchants days. Burlington Day Labor Day parade and balloon ascensions planned with daily attractions and a fire department hub race proposed. Louis Roettger helps source a Journal edition with Elmwood chautauqua features.
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Merchants’ Carnival
Register of Deeds
Schneider
Frank E. Schlater
R. B. Windham
Burlington
Burlington Shop
Nebraska
Iowa
Fire Department
Arec Ao Noztleight
Fre
Victor Anderson
Koubok
GO. C. Hudson
Pleasant Surprise for Miss Anna Steppat Birthday Party
A lively August 4 birthday surprise for Anna Steppat at home in Pleasant Surprise. Guests included numerous Steppat relatives and friends such as Anna Steppat, Martin Steppat, and guests from Omaha and local families. The evening featured games, music, a luncheon, and generous presents, ending with well wishes for future anniversaries.
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Martin Steppat
Miss Anna
Anna
Steppat
Minsea Mady Moeyera
Omaha
Anna B. Deutsch
Helen Trillity
Laura
Matilda Meininger
Freda Wollfarth
Tillie
Minna Ploeger
Grace
Ela Nolting
Anna Steppat
Monsta Frank F. Lorene
Eddie Steppat
Albert Timms
Leonard Meletiper
Frite Slemonek
Willie Nolting
Meas
Meedawen
Amazing Bargain Sale on Boys' Pants and Suits
A local store advertises a sweeping clearance in the boys department ahead of a fall line. Two pair pants and doubles of knee pants are offered at advertised prices, with claims of unbelievable value and exactness of prices.
Four Bargain Suit Prices Eighty Cents Shirts Steal
Our regular stock leftovers offer four suit prices from 7.90 to 13.90 with dependable quality. Window display shows the four suits while in store you can preview and purchase. The shirt line is praised for full cut and patterns at 39c while similar shirts cost 50 to 75c elsewhere.
City Dog Problem Prompts Public Warning and Action Call
The police are urged to curb a rising dog problem in the city as complaints spread. Citizens report frightening attacks and night-time howling, with fear of children and adults being bitten. The Journal calls Mayor Sattler and the police to start a serious dog containment effort or risk vigilante measures.
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Agalnet
Jenet
Boy Loses Eye After Bush Accident
A boy, son of Ernest Handrock, chases a chicken and falls into a bush injuring his eye. Initial pain eased but condition worsened, leading to a transfer to a Lincoln specialist. Doctors report the eye is lost, with risk to the other eye as well.
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Ernest Handrock
Lincoln
Baglé Beacon
Shorthorns for Bale and Yearling Walla for Gale Sale
Auction notes list three good registered Shorthorn yearlings including Walla for gale sale. Also offered are fresh milk cows from Mark White with strong udders and production potential.
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Walla
Gale
Mark White
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By Randall Parrish
Quartus Parmelo
D. C. Morgan
C. W. Baylor
Elmwood
Plattsmouth
Neb
Sun
Louis W. Roettger
New Bremen
Cass County
Sattler
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