Island Mystery and Looming Siege on Barbary Island
Croft hides near a hut with Barbara as Melanesian natives plan a night attack. He debates risk to save her, contemplates a ruse or wireless rescue, while she awakens unsure of last night’s events. The story tracks protection, tension, and impending conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croft
Tie
Asin
Ehlef
South Sea Ishand
Les Loent
Grott
Barbara
Price
Notice of Probate of Will in Pocahontas Iowa
In Pocahontas County district court an instrument purporting to be the last will of George F. Smith, dated August 20, 1920, has been filed. A hearing is set at 2 p.m. at the Pocahontas courthouse on December 22, 1924, to prove and probate the will. Interested parties must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be probated. Dated November 20, 1924, Pocahontas Iowa.
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Pocahontas County
George F. Smith
Pocahontas
Iowa
J.J. McCartan
District Court
Indian Sweat Bath Traditions Described By Chief Long Linee
The Sioux and Northwest tribes practice a semi weekly sweat bath using willow frame and blankets with hot stones in a center pit. Water is splashed to vaporize, the bather drinks cold water, lashes with straw, then cools in a stream before a sunning period.
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Northwest
Bafferlo Child
Venice Reveres Adriatic in Rich Medieval Heritage
The piece recalls Venice as a leading medieval commercial hub known as the Bride of the Adriatic and Queen of the Adriatic. It notes the city’s pride in St. Mark and the Lion of Saint Mark statue guarding the cathedral, symbolizing its religious and civic identity.
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Venice
Knanes
City of
St. Mark
City of the Lion
Earth’s Core Structure Estimated by Professor Wichert
Earth studies on seismic velocity suggest a central iron or steel core about 600 miles in diameter, encased by a rocky shell roughly 1 000 miles thick. Between the outer crust and core lies a liquid or plastic layer about 26 miles below the surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe
Professor Wicchert
Tolland
Battle Site Misattribution In Local Ore Field
A tourist asks where a great battle was fought and is told the true site is on a hilltop. A local boy explains the nearby ore field belongs to Fiuriner Johnson who would not lend it for any event, even village sports.
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Fiuriner Johnson
Father’s Surprise in Proposal Moves Slowly
A humorous exchange shows a father reacting with disbelief as the suitor announces a plan to propose to his daughter. The dialogue highlights readiness and progress concerns in a lighthearted courtship scene.
Old Trishwoman Sends Waistcoats to Save Weight Note
A clipping notes a mother sending waistcoats to her son with a note about saving weight and a postscript claiming the items are in the top pocket. It reflects a bygone era quip about money and clothes and includes a jab about progress in punishment and flattery.
Mind and Nose as Signs of Merit and Mischief
A reflective line contrasts inner autonomy with practical use of intellect. It claims a long nose signals merit power and genius while noting it can intrude into others affairs. The text weighs pride in mind against nosiness in social behavior.
Don’t advocate giving the devil his just due
The remark cautions against advocating harsh punishment when fearing potential backfire or strong backlash. It suggests avoiding action that could provoke adverse reactions or unintended consequences in tense situations.
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H. C. Wiegman
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