Hands Ups Synopsis of a Missouri swamp tale
Joe Bostock is killed by a rifle shot in a muskeg near the Missouri railroad project. Wilton Carruthers, the engineer chief, is wounded and saved by Molly McDonald, who drags him from the swamp. Carruthers declares love, Molly agrees to wed, they face a town meeting and rival Bowyer, and a perilous journey to Clayton with storms and hunting dogs.
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Missouri Railroad
Joe Bostock
Wilton Carruthers
Bostock
Carruthers
Hudson’s Bay Company
McDonald
Molly
Arrest in Clayton Mob Case Sparks Shipboard Escape
Wilton and Molly confront Sergeant Peters in a tense jail confrontation over Joe Bostock's murder. A struggle ends with Peters wounded and tied, while Anderson and Myers are restrained as the couple plans a dawn departure with Joe's body toward Clayton. The pair anticipate a storm and a climactic confrontation at the shareholders meeting.
The Bitter Cup in a Devil Wind and Snow
Wilton and Molly push through a brutal blizzard to reach Clayton after a cache stop. In a dog attack at the stable, Molly saves Wilton as three dogs die and his arm is broken. She vows to walk to Clayton to seek help for tomorrow’s meeting and Kitty.
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Clayton
Molly
Wilton
Kitty
Wil
Will
Joel
Missing the Meeting Due to Early Departure
A man tells Molly he cannot attend the nine o clock gathering, stating there are seven miles still to go. The line conveys a sense of travel burden and urgent schedule.
Tacloban Brightens With City Power Plant Output
On Layte island, Tacloban houses with thatched roofs glow from electric light. The town, population 12 000, runs an electric light and power plant with three 2234 kilowatt generators, making streets bright after dark.
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Tacloban
Philippine
Layte
Hasty Pudding and Cornmeal Dishes From Old Kitchen Notes
A 1922 kitchen guide offers instructions for hasty pudding with cornmeal and variations. It covers double boiler cooking, milk serving, salt amounts, and stirring technique. Additional recipes include corn dodgers polenta and corn pone with baking details and serving ideas.
Quick Meatless Dishes Boost Flavor With Small Meat Portions
A guide shows how to stretch meat by flavoring with small portions and rich add ins. It includes pastry rolls wrapped in meat and a beef ragout with onions celery tomato and spaghetti simmered for hours, finished with grated cheese.
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Victor Rousseau
I. H. Livingstone
Cverricht
Stewart Kidd Company
Myers
Peters
Joe
Sergeant Peters
Motly
Dersen
Anderson
Andersen
Papillon
Ottawa
Joen
Tom Bowyer
Wilcoft
Western Newspaper Union
N. M
Nerie
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