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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1940

Page

2

Marked Man D CC Ranch Mystery in Emigrant Nevada

Walt Gandy heads toward the CC ranch in central Nevada to aid Bill Hollister but a girl with a rifle halts him. At Emigrant inquest, Chino Drake’s murder is linked to Cash Cameron, Cameron’s daughter Helen Cameron testifies, and a bullet from Drake’s body surfaces. Gandy refuses a hostile offer from Pete Kelso, then reports to Sheriff Battles with Hollister.

Nevada Walt Gandy Bill Hollister Walt Watts Emigrant Simeone Cash Cameron CC Ranch Cash Hollister Chino Drake Sherif Ed Helen Cameron Cash Gandy Drake Camerons Pete Kelso 77 Ranch Cameron Gandy Sheriff's Office

Battle and Hollister clash over range rights and power

Tensions erupt as Ed Battle and Sheriff Hollister spar over control of public land and range rights. Battle claims to shift power back to himself as inquest tensions rise, while Hollister accuses him of political maneuvering and corruption tied to the 77 group and the Cameron influence.

Walt Gandy Cash Cameron Battle National Forest Bill Hol Mster Cameron's Hole Hollister Cameron Powell Bill Hollister Emigrant County Womman Salt Flat Ed Battle Stoddard

Night stir at CC ranch as murder and mystery mount

Walt Gandy and Bill Hollister return to CC to find three men awaiting in the bunk house with a warped, silent captive and a missing rifle and boots. Cash Cameron, Hollister, and hands react with fear and rumor while Bent Lavie and Horsethief Fisher join the danger line.

Omething Walt Gandy Bill Hollister Hollister Gandy Cash Cameron Paul Champion Walt Bill Cameron Bent Horsethief Fisher Horsethief Horsebrief Fisher Bent Lavie Cash

Lesson for May 26 Scripture Selections

Lesson for May 26 presents subjects and scripture texts selected and copyrighted by the International Council of Religious Education and used by permission. It outlines the day’s topics and readings for study and teaching.

International Council of Religious Education

Jeremiah Announces the New Covenant Lesson Text

A sermon on Jeremiah 31 31 37 contrasts the old Moses covenant with the newer grace covenant, showing the old national and conditional law failing and the new personal universal covenant written on hearts. It cites Hebrews 8 and 13 to affirm the permanence of the better, everlasting promises.

Jeremiah God Israel Judah Abraham Moses

Be Satisfied I Say to Thee Be Thou Satisfied

A facet of Robert Burton comments on hares drowning themselves from misery. The text contrasts despair with the sight of fearless frogs giving courage, urging readers to compare their own estate with others for perspective.

Robert Burton

Doing Good Secretly Says Van Amburgh

The advice urges silent generosity and avoiding self praise. It argues true satisfaction comes from decent acts toward neighbors and letting others notice kindness rather than boasting.

van Amburgh

Summing It Up Quote on Living Simply

A reflective line from Phillips Brooks urges inner life over outer excess, noting that a man who grows in inward seriousness will adopt a simpler, more modest outward life.

Phillips Brooke

Paes and the Poor Beyond Pomp and Pleasure

A quotation contrasts riches and poverty, arguing material status alters display but not fundamental pleasures. It suggests that the poor share the same earth, air, and heavens, and that hunger can flavor food and labor can bring health and satisfaction beyond a rich man’s ease.

Paes Dr Sherlock

Value of Books Quote Reaffirms Age-Old Esteem

A Victorian style reflection by Sir William Temple notes that books gain chief value from the stamp and esteem of the ages they pass through, likening them to proverbs for wisdom and durability.

Sir William Temple

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