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Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1941

Page

2

Missionary romance on Gilead Island ends with raid and shipwreck

George McAusland, a 38 year old missionary, sails to Fiji Islands and falls for Mary Doncaster. When pirates attack, Mary rescues him after he is wounded. natives kill the pirates and burn their ship as the whaler Venturer arrives.

George McAusland America Fiji Islands Mary Doncaster Honolulu Gilead Island Mary George Corkran

Mary and Richard face death, secrets, and a will

In the Venturer's cabin Captain Carr dies as Richard confronts family loyalties and Peter's hidden truth emerges. Mary recalls a letter she copied to Richard, while Richard guards a will revealing Peter as captain Carr’s other son, forcing a grim leadership choice.

George Mary Cap’n Carr Peter Richard Mat Forbes Tommy Tom Japan Peter Carr Uncle Tom Captain Corrill Bay Venturer Richard Carr Ephraim Doncaster Mat Ira Carr Isaiah Old Hiram Captain Carr Gilead Cap’n Carr Tom Hanline Ashburn New Bedford Hiram Jarambo George McAusland State of Maine Honolulu

Risen Christ Fellowship and Great Commission Tone

Lesson on Luke 24 36 53 and Luke 24 49 emphasizes Jesus appearing to disciples behind barred doors and greeting them with peace. It covers fellowship with the risen Christ, Him opening minds to Scripture, commissioning witnesses, and an ascended Lord worthy of worship. The study closes with Luke ending and Acts beginning next Sunday.

Calvary Jesus Emmaus Jerusalem Peter Risen Christ Church of Christ Christ God Luke

New Ideas for Home by Ruth Wyeth Spear

Glass facades become real with wall framed windows and exposed glass. Two sketches compare even spacing versus grouped framing with cream walls glass curtains and matching rug lamp and pictures. Inexpensive chintz draperies trimmed with gray green couch cover add a modern touch.

Ruth Wyeth Spearh

Birth of Crinoline and Fashioning of sweeping gowns

A Spanish princess seeking to conceal slightly malformed hips inspired the crinoline and, later, sweeping dresses. She urged the court tailor to enlarge a dress to boost her charms while hiding her hips, a design trend echoed by Louis XI’s daughter with large feet. The French court followed suit.

Louis XI

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