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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1940

Page

2

Bowie figures escape with Sanchez from Mexican jail

Bowie recruits Sanchez for a jailbreak and flight from the presidio. They seize two horses, silence alarms, and ride into the mountains toward Texas as Sanchez chooses to return to Rancho Guadalupe while Bowie contemplates rendezvous at Mission San Gabriel for Carmen.

Bowie Sanchez Senor Pico Presidio Texas Rancho Guadalupe Guadalupe Mission San Gabriel Padres Senorita Carmen Padre Padre Martinez Monterey

Bowie’s Return to California Haunts a Fading Republic

Frank H. Spearman depicts Jim Bowie confronting Texas’s collapse into slavery politics and his own pull toward California. Dismissing republics and rivals, Bowie clings to cowboys, longhorns, and memories of California’s allure as he faces unrest, exile, and personal longing.

Texas Bowie Republic Pacific Coast California Republic of Texas United States Little Republic Ysabel

Bowie and Guadalupe face renewed threats in California

Years after Bowie's departure from Rancho Guadalupe, political disturbances ripple through California. Don Ramon, Dona Maria, and Carmen confront marauders while Pedro and Sanchez chase rumors Bowie survives in the Sierras and Texas, stirring hope and fear as Padre Martinez aids the mission.

Rancho Guadalupe Bowie California Fremont Stockton Pardalee Simmie Sutter's Don Ramon Pedro Carmen Senor Bowie Dr Doane Mission Santa Clara Padre Martinez Yerba Buena Nathan Spear Doane Los Angeles San Diego Sutter’s Pardaloe Sanchez Rascal Yasco Mission Indians Guadalupe Pedro Dona Maria Texas Pedros Don Senorita

Improved Uniform International Sunday School Lesson

Harold L Lundquist of Moody Bible Institute presents the October 27 lesson with subjects and scripture texts supplied by the International Council of Religious Education. Released through Western Newspaper Union for Sunday school use.

Harold L. Lundquist Moody Bible Institute of Chicago Western Newspaper Union International Council of Religious Education

Christian Motives For Abstinence Lesson Text

A sermon on temperance links life’s value to God centered living. It argues abstinence from intoxicants fosters normal growth, balance, and usefulness, citing Luke 1 13 16 and Romans 14 17 to urge youths to seek fulfillment in the Holy Spirit rather than wine or strong drink.

John Israel Jesus

Bible Verse About Daniel Den of Lions Deliverance

A king orders Daniel cast into the den of lions but proclaims that his God whom Daniel serves will deliver him. The passage records the king's statement of faith in divine protection.

Daniel

Think It Over For What Is A Man Profited

Bible quote from Matt 16 26 about the value of the soul versus worldly gain. Reflects religious instruction and moral choice.

Household tips for kitchen safety and baking

Practical advice on making iron holders with leather for heat insulation and lubricating appliances with salad oil to avoid taste issues. Guidance to keep flowers out of drafts, bake medium apples for half an hour, avoid opening the oven early to keep cake light, and careful handling of the cake. Cottage cheese with fruit preserves makes tasty graham bread fillings.

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