The Last Voyage of the Donna Isabel
A seafaring tale recounts the wreck of the Donna Isabel and a survivor's struggle. Doris and Kelly endure cold, fear, and isolation as the crew fights to keep alive while the sea swallows the ship and its gold.
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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
5
Voyage Through Desolate Seas Endures Twelve Days
The narrator recalls six days of a perilous boat journey marked by exhaustion and despair. Faces grow older and more hopeless as salt spray, cold, and isolation wear the crew down. Doris remains a beacon of love and strength, keeping the narrator going as they brace against a ferocious NW squall that tests their will to survive. The storm drives the crew to near collapse, but dawn brings a fragile hope and a return to life for the narrator as Doris greets him with renewed warmth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris
de Nova
Gar
Kelly
Donna Isabel
Cole
Lazarette
Meir
Acarcely
Celeste
Uller
Johnson
Fall Festival prep nears as revival tent aids plans
The town readies for a large fall festival with Rev. Luther Moore delaying his revival to September 12 and offering a big tent for pure food exhibits and pioneers meetings. Livestock, sports, and a carnival program are mapped, promising a grand Labor Day festival with teams from Elmwood to Havelock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Moore
Court House Block
Moore
Schneider
Garfield Park
Luke L. Wiles
George Kaffenberger
Wavelock
Burlington
Warren
Plattsmouth
Elmwood
Union
Manley
Loulaville
Ft. Crook
Havelock
Weeping Water
Malvern
Fettle
Election officer reports tiny precinct turnout in Mt. Plone precinct
William Puls from Mt Plone precinct delivered ballots to the county clerk. He said the primary had a very low turnout with about nine voters, but he praised the election officer and was among the first to report at the clerk's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Puls
Mt. Plone
Pula
Pulate
Golden Wedding Jubilee Recalls Pollock Parmele Family
A State Journal feature profiles Mr and Mrs Thomas Pollock of Plattsmouth on their golden wedding at their daughter Mrs Charles Parmele home. The narrative traces Pollock's life from 1859 in Pennsylvania to settlement in Plattsmouth and lists children grandchildren and church service. An anecdote recounts a juvenile mischief and court scene with Judge Archer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
State Journal
Thomas Pol+ lock
Charles C. Parmele
J. F. Buck
Union
Neb
Parmele
C. M. McBelroy
Minneapolis
T. H
Lexington
Madison
Ind
Pollock
Madison & Indianapolis Railway Company
Kankakee
Ill
Plattsmouth
Surveyor General's Office
County Treacrer
C. M. McElroy
Sonora
Mexico
Thomas Herbert
Five Dollars and Trimmings
Frank Mack obtained bug juice and filled his tank then raised a street disturbance. El Toro Henry Trout tried to calm him and guided him to Motel Plattamouth for lodging. Later Mack wandered to Main Street where a confrontation with a Mara led to further trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mack
el Toro
Henry Trout
Frank
Jan
Plattamouth
Peter Goon
Phillietings
Mara
Corn Damage Report Spreads Across Nebraska Counties
Grain dealers from Hastings to Jefferson and Lancaster report widespread corn losses from the dry hot spell. South Platte areas show 25 to 50 percent damage with some fields near Beatrice and DeWitt faring worse, while northern districts expect better yields if rains continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Platte
A. Twsdale
Hastings
Barstow Grain Company
Burlington
Holdrege
Billott Lowe
Lincoln Grain Company
South Platte
Alexandria
Jefferson County
Maryville
Kas
Lowe
Iime
DeWitt
Ilerlan
Phelps
Barstow Train Company
Elyria
Valley County
Nebraska
Ewart
Kansas
Gooch Milling and Elevator Company
Agenta
Norfolk
Columbus
Platte River
Eight Mile Grove Resident Reports Primary Returns
W J Schneider of Cedar Creek and uncle of Reglarer of Deeds Schneider visited the city today to bring primary election returns from Eight Mile Grove precinct. He praised the Cedar Creek ball team and said they expect a game with the Plattsmouth boys and plan a big crowd for the event. He rode the Beluyler train back home this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Schneider
Cedar Creek
Reglarer
Deeds Schneider
Mile Grove
Schneider
Plattemouth
Beluyler
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