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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1929

Page

2

Fast talk and parting plans at the Rhodes estate

In a tense scene Mrs. Rhodes chides Squire Fellowes and Tom Grogan as they debate leaving the Manor. Fellowes contemplates a future with Tom and Coffeesome while Miranda fumes, and Tom muses on the woman’s brisk efficiency.

Fellowes Tom Mrs. Rhodes Allus Squire Fellowes Sopher Lion Riggle Miranda Tom Grogan Ellowes England

Shipment fears and merchant figures in mid nineteenth century

Fellowes halts with his charges to observe army work gangs along New York hills. He visits the Inglepin export business on Front Street, seeking Joshua Inglepin and recalling the split partnership with Benjamin. The scene shows privateering, naval tensions, and merchant dialogue amid wartime commerce and politics.

Stormy Keel and Hidden Ally in War of 1812 Tale

Captain Lion Fellowes sails with American cargo until a British frigate sinks his ship off Portugal. An English speaking girl Cara Inglepin saves him and later inspires him to join as mate. He confronts treachery by Capt. Chater and Cara, endures a hundred lashes, escapes to New York, and plots to foil a conspiracy at Chater's home with militia forces.

Tharselves Fellowes Jeff America Whitehall Street Collishaw Tom Coffee Washington Hotel Broad and Terri Joshua Inglepin Mars Pearl Street Hanover Square Front Street Benjamin Inglepin Baltic British Isles Europe Indies Inglepin Tontine Wall Street Wall Inglepip Joshua Benjamin Lion fFfellowes Mir Lion Fellowes Portugal Lisbon Capt Chater True Bounty Cara Inglepin Cara Badger Collishawe New York

Manors and Military Plans Edge Toward New York

Fellowes plans a swift departure to New York with Nimrod and Fencibles, seeking money and terms with Joshua Inglepin while Sopher offers legal services. Mrs. Rhodes feeds the group and jokes about Miss Inglepin as the party weighs inheritance, loyalty, and a privateers' future.

Lion Sopher Fellowes Nimrod Joshua Inglepin Tom Coffee Armstrong Allus

Phoenician Dental Art Preserved in the Louvre

Dr Roy L Moodie notes Phoenician Sidon woman c3800 B C wore the earliest known false teeth. The Louvre preserves her jaw with gold wire bound artificial incisors. Egyptians show no comparable dental repair in examined mummies. The Phoenicians are linked to early prosthetics and broader contributions in learning.

Sidon Phoenicia Roy L. Moodie Santa Monica Calif Louvre Paris Egypt

Modern girl charm sparks secret at Los Angeles garden party

At a Los Angeles garden party Elinor Glyn discusses the modern girl and charm. She argues the modern girl with real charm possesses a wonderful secret and won’t let a kiss happen just as it begins.

Elinor Glyn Los Angeles

Art in Basketry Hinted as Ideal Christmas Gift

The season's gift sections spotlight raffia baskets with bas relief flowers. The piece pictured exemplifies the trend of handmade artful baskets as thoughtful presents from one woman to another at Christmas time.

New Cushion Themes Inspire Velvet and Felt Decor

Women skilled in needle craft favor chenille embroidered velvet cushions as new inspiration for Christmas gifts. A different option appears as black felt cushion tops with cut-out designs placed over satin in white or color.

Santa Claus Favorite Lavender Scented Net Gift Bags

Gift shops report ornamental lavender scented bags as popular items. Bags are nine to twelve inches across, made of coarse colorful netting with frilled tops and hand painted embroidery hoop handles. The bags carry a sweet odor that Santa Claus enjoys in his pack.

Santa Claus

Bible Research Center For Mount Olives Secured Site

A Christian woman of wealth funds a Bible study center for Bible students and church workers of all denominations on Mount of Olives facing Jerusalem. The land is given to the Travel Institute of Bible Research near the Gethsemane area. Construction will begin once funds are raised.

Mount of Olives Jerusalem Travel Institute of Bible Research Gethsemane Kidron

California Fig Syrup Promises Quick Help for Constipation

A motherly pitch extols California Fig Syrup as a safe, gentle remedy for children's stomach and bowel issues. It claims to regulate digestion, improve tone, and be loved for its fruity flavor. A testimonial from Mrs. May Snavely of Montrose, California, backs its reliability.

California May

South Africa Mobilizes Against Destructive Jackals

Washington Star reports South African farmers form a large commando to drive jackals into the Mapuassi mountains. About 12 000 farmers will be led by Anglo Boer War veteran Commandant Tom Bourman to organize a major pursuit akin to past conflicts.

South Africa Washington Star Mapuassi Tom Bourman

Early to bed and rise quip blamed on Willie

A pupil claims the saying came from Willie after overhearing him chatting late. The teacher notes the joke and records it as a schoolyard quip.

Willie

People Who Take Chances Also Take Other Things

A short reflective note suggests that risk takers may accumulate various other possessions or habits beyond willingness to take risks. It frames bold behavior as part of a broader pattern rather than a standalone trait.

Phillips Milk of Magnesia Ad

Phillips Milk of Magnesia is promoted as a universal sweetener to ease stomach sourness in children and adults. It claims to neutralize acid effectively, is endorsed by physicians, and notes its trademark status since 1873.

U. S Charles H. Phillips Chemical Co Charles H. Phillips

Prize Promise in a Health Miracle

A Florida man credits a health lecture and Najol with curing chronic headaches and fatigue. He describes newfound energy and a “new life companion” after trying Najol, emphasizing natural body cleansing and regularity without drugs. The ad invites readers to buy Najol at drug stores and try it today.

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