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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1939

Page

2

Diamond Mine Mystery in Kadur River District

Captain Carl Norwood is sent from England to Kadur in India with Moses O’Leary to determine who owns a secret diamond mine between temple priests and the Maharajah. He visits the palace, sees two women including American Lynn Harding and her aunt Deborah Harding. Lynn sprains her ankle and is aided by Prince Rundhia, nephew of the rulers.

Lynn Harding Lynn Aunty India Kadur Hardings Paris England Ryndhia Rundhia Captain Norwood The Royal Engineers Hollywood Prince Rundhia Mephistopheles Bandhra Maharanee Deborah Harding Palace Norwood Carl Norwood Kadur River Moses O'Leary Kadur O'Leary Harding

No Explanation Offered for Planet Mystery

Dr Heber D Curtis discusses the late 19th and early 20th century pursuit to prove a planet inside Mercury's orbit. He notes Watson and Swift observed bright intramercurial objects during 1878 eclipses, and that 1918 observations ended any belief in the Vulcan discovery.

Heber D. Curtis University of Michigan Observatories Michigan Alumnus Quarterly Review Curtis Michigan James Craig Watson America James B. Angell University of Michigan Mercury Watson Lewis Swift Vulcan Dr Curtis

Courageous Elijah as model for Christian faith today

The sermon argues courage, not bravado, defines true bravery. Elijah is praised for open, fearless worship of God and for rebuilding the altar in full view. He rejects hidden manipulation, invites demonstration of God's power, and seeks God’s name to be honored, not personal glory. The fire of the Lord proves true faith.

Webb Aymn Jesus God Elijah Baal Israel Jehovah

In God’s Treasury Treat the Weakest with Reverence

A reflective line urging reverence for the weak and afflicted as temples of the living God, underscoring humility and care in moral conduct.

Abides Forever and Attractive Holiness Reflections

A brief devotional noting I John 2 17 that the world passes away yet those who do God’s will endure. It contrasts Christ’s holiness as inspiring hope rather than repelling people.

John Christ

Beginner Knitting Bedspread Squares Pattern 6411

Learn to knit 10 inch squares with two strands for a hand knitted bedspread or scarf. Pattern 6411 includes square construction stitches materials and a photo. Send 15 cents coin to The Sewing Circle Household Arts Dept 259 W 14th St New York NY with name address and pattern number.

Household Arts Dept W. 14Th St New York N. Y

Oddities and curios from around the world

A Verona chapel guards Shakespearean relics with a public “Letters for Juliet” box. Liverpool’s Catholic cathedral features a six ton rolling stone to open the Chapel of Relics. Newport’s worn carriage cost and a two monarch system near Porto Novo reveal unusual local customs. Caodaism’s Tay-ninh temple keeps truth before followers by a bell rung continuously.

Verona Italy Shakespeare Juliet Jesus Liverpool England August Belmont Newport Porto Nova Dahomey West Africa Tay-ninh Collier’s

Decisive Spirit Leaves Space for a Man to Act

Quote from John Foster noting how a firm decisive spirit creates space around a man, granting him room and freedom to act. The observation emphasizes the impact of resolute leadership on opportunities and autonomy.

John Foster

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