Last Voyage of the Donna Isabel in a Wartime Escape
A young American sailor confronts Captain Eli Tuttle and the Creole De Nova in a Valparaiso tavern as they plot a covert boarding of the Peruvian Esmeralda. He asserts command, tests loyalties, and orders a swift, sober recruitment for the mission.
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of & Vaptala
Chile
Senor
Esmeralda
Peru
Emilio de Castillo
Eli Tuttle
Betsy
Eli Tutile
New Bedford
Alnners
Lsten
Mr. Tuttle
de Nova
Monsieur
Tuttle
Mercantile Company
In Which We Gain the Deck
A narrator pauses in shadow to reflect on the night’s work and hints at a continuation. The sense of suspense and pending events remains, inviting readers to await the next installment.
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Dad
Ladies' Ald and Missionary groups host May gathering
The Ladies' Ald society of Mynard hosted the Ladies' Missionary society of Liberty at Mrs. Charles Spangler's near Murray on Wednesday May 19. Music, readings, and a two course luncheon followed a social afternoon with many attendees. The event closed with praise for the hostess and pledges of support for the Aid Society. The article also notes the American Flag Association's reminder that June 14 marks the 132nd anniversary of the Stars and Stripes and calls for widespread flag display and loyalty.
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Ald Society of
Mynard
Ladies’ Missionary Society of Liberty
Charles Spangler
Murray
Gertrude Cole
Mae Barker
Eva Porter
Spangler
Lire
Albert Wetoncamp
Mra
Porter
McCoy
Propet
Weir
Marler
Nira
Luke Wilva
Ed. Spangler
Fred Spangler
Will Stokes
Mre
Mire
Frank Young
W. D. Wheeler
Albert Wheeler
Misses Mae Barker
Lizzie Spangler
Glenna Harker
Linsle Wheeler
American Flag Association
United States
Elixir of Bitter Wine Promoted for Nervous Digestive Relief
An old advertisement touts Tuiner's American Elixir of Bitter Wine as a tonic for modern nervousness and digestive disorders. It claims the remedy stimulates appetite, restores digestion, creates new blood, and strengthens nerves. Sold at drug stores with a Chicago address for Jos Trinner.
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Tuiner
Jos, Trinner
Ashland Avenue
Chicago
Knights Templar Install Officers at Lodge Event
The Knights Templar held an installation of officers in the Masonic building. Newly installed are Justin G. Richey Eminent Commander K Cook Generalissimo Dr. T. P. Livingston Captain General Jamey Robertson Senior Warden W L Pickett Junior Warden George W. Thomas Warden John C Paterson Recorder Canon H. T. Burgess Prelate Alfred W. White Treasurer Fred T. Ramee Standard Bearer Dr L Cumming Sword Bearer John Bauer Jr Sentinel Homer Crippen of LaPlatte visited the city for shopping then returned on the noon mall train. Crippen is KR Crippen’s son and a longtime local resident.
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Knights Templar
Masonic
Justin G. Richey
Eminens
Jamey Robertson
W. L. Pickett
George W. Thomas
John C Paterson
H. T. Burgess
Alfred W. White
Fred T. Ramee
Dr L. & Cumming
John Bauer, Jr
Sentinel
Homer Crippen
LaPlatte
Mr. Grippen
KR. Crippen
Bes
Sarpy County
Ice Cream and Box Social at Watton Long’s
Community event invites all residents to an ice cream and box social at Watton Long’s place three miles west of Mynard on Saturday evening May 2.
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Watton Long's
Mynard
Delegates Chosen to Inspect Bermuda Lands in Texas Visit
At a meeting of two clubs, Dr BE W Cook and Hon W C Mamaey were chosen to travel to Texas next month with J McDaniel and Dr W B Klater. They will depart June 15 to inspect Bermuda colony lands near San Antonio and secure deeds for buyers. The trip aims to review progress toward cultivation of the property.
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Bermuda
San Antonio
Texas
Dr Be, W. Cook
W. C. Mamaey
J. &. McDaniel
W. B. Klater
Ice Cream and Box Social Planned by Eight Mile Grove Ladies
The Ladies Aid Society of Eight Mile Grove will host an ice cream and box social on Watson Long's Lawn Saturday evening May 29. Everyone invited.
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Ladies Aid Society
Eight Mile Grove
Watson Long's
A Feeling of Pride in Our Nation’s Transit Progress
A reflective piece praises national growth from pioneer wagon days to modern transcontinental trains. It notes the journey from ox teams in 1846 to electric, air conditioned, vestibuled cars, symbolizing remarkable progress and progress toward distant lands. Winged messengers convey connection between distant places.
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Eithes
Mall Order Prices Rise Haste With Hidden Markups
An exchange employee who prepared city mall order catalogues over four years claims a systematic yearly price increase. He alleges the practice arose from mall order houses getting the habit and ignoring price hikes. He urges readers to check older catalogues to verify.
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Mall
Ln Authority
Patena
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Bob Hampton
Placer
Bill
Pat McCann
Ava
Barbaree
Sanchez
Lord Darlington
Port Said
Melbourne
Calentia
Valparaiso
South Seas
Pedro Rodrigues
North Sea
Baltic
Harry Engliahmen
Atlantic
Theartender
Saint Andrew
Capt
Matet
Don Castillo
Hatteras
Paramount
Cc. E. Wescott’s Sons
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