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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1941

Page

2

Missionary Sails to Fi Islands and Finds Love

George McAusland, 38, sails from America to take a Fi Islands mission. He avoids Mary Doncaster until an accidental rescue leads to romance. Upon arrival they learn Mary's missionary parents are dead and Mary accepts his proposal. Corkran, a shipmate, deserted to help them on the island.

George McAusland America Mary Doncaster Honolulu Gilead Island Mary George Corkran Jarambo Gilead Parson Mrs. McAusland Mr. Aulgur Fritz Aulgur McAusland Fritz Laurence Aulgar Seni Sandwich Islands Fritz Aulgar Carr Committee OF Public Information George Creel Secretary of the Navy Cree Walter Davenport Collier's Public Information

Islanders face peril as Pearl seeker arrives

On Palm Island Mary and George confront looming danger from Fritz Aulgur and a wave of illness among the islanders. Aulgur's arrival brings curiosity and tension as George battles disease, weather, and the moral strain of protecting the villagers while contending with a potential influx of profiteering visitors.

Production and patriotism in wartime policy essays

A collection of opinion excerpts arguing that production drives national wealth, why labor and government share wealth, and how committees like Creel shaped public information. It contrasts WWI and WWII publicity, notes the North Carolina battleship, and questions defense profiteering and politicization of defense sites.

America United States North Carolina

Lesson for March 9 Scripture Texts Selected

A catalog note lists lesson topics and scripture texts chosen and authorized for use. It credits the International Council of Religious Education and notes permission for use.

International Council of Religious Education

Rejection of Christ Seen in Israel and Today

A doctrinal study on why Israel rejected Jesus and how self-will drives modern rejection. It contrasts leadership deceit with personal accountability, warning of judgment and urging repentance and faith in Christ as Savior and Lord.

Christ Israel God Jesus

Embroidered Panel Pattern 6903 Promoted

Advertisement for a transfer pattern number 6903 featuring a 15 x 15 inch design of roses. Includes color chart materials list stitch illustrations and transfer image. Promptly order to receive the pattern for wool or silk embroidery.

Sewing Circle Needlecraft Postal Request

Listing shows a sewing circle needlecraft dept at 82 Eighth Ave New York asks readers to enclose 15 cents in coins for Pattern No. and to include name and address.

Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept Eighth Ave New York

Congressmen and Senators Named by Usage

The text explains that a member of either the senate or the house may be called a congressman, but common usage assigns congressman to House members and senator to Senate members. It notes that a House member is officially and correctly called representative.

Congress Senate House of Representatives House Pathfinder

Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna and Syrup Pepsin Ad

Advertisement promoting Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin to relieve constipation and stomach distress. Claims the product wakes lazy bowels and is gentle on the stomach, suitable for children, and available at druggists. mentions active ingredients Senna and Pepsin and urges purchase today.

Caldweill

Two Tragedies Described in Wilde Quote

A Wilde aphorism notes two life tragedies one failing to achieve desires and the second achieving them proving more tragic. The quotation contrasts unfulfilled longing with fulfillment turning bittersweet.

Oscar Wilde

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