Pretty Brave Sailor Leoff and the Dixie Passenger Ship
A fragmented report describes J. Leoff aboard the Dixie passenger vessel near Florida. Women aboard were frightened and clung to furniture as a powdery spray affected noses and eyes.
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1935
Page
8
A fragmented report describes J. Leoff aboard the Dixie passenger vessel near Florida. Women aboard were frightened and clung to furniture as a powdery spray affected noses and eyes.
A Chicago Tribune reader recalls a globetrotting life with landmarks and wonders, then highlights a hometown moment at Dafoe hospital in Callander Ontario. The author notes the Dionne quintuplets being shown to him and one child saying, Da da.
The article advocates gradual dose reduction of a liquid laxative to aid Nature in restoring bowel regularity. It highlights Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin containing senna and cascara as a non habit forming option, suitable for adults and children, praised for lasting effect.
In Wilton the young widow Marcia Howe lives with loneliness as she hosts her late husband’s niece Sylvia Hayden. A weary stranger arrives asking Marcia to hide a package of jewels. Sheriff Elisha Winslow reports a nearby jewel robbery as Sylvia suspects Heath, then hides the gems again to protect Marcia.
Marcia wrestles with trust as Stanley Heath's secrets loom over their strained morning. She contends with jealousy and duty while Doctor Stetson warns of bronchitis that endangers Heath and complicates his plans to leave for New York.
Marcia aids Stanley Heath by handling urgent telegrams after a tense stand off. Sylvia steals a jewel stash and risks exposure as Marcia schemes to keep calm and resolve feelings while awaiting a continuation.
The article notes that while Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and the Philippines are common sugar sources for the United States, sizable quantities also come from other countries.
Heavy string pot holders in flower forms protect hands without padding. Three designs use red yellow and green petals stitched together with contrasting centers. Finished size about six inches. Instruction sheet T1 with illustrations and color-arrangement guidance offered for 10 cents plus material details from Home Craft Co. Cent. B, St. Louis MO. Include stamped self addressed envelope for information.
A private diver says he investigated the Helsingfors wreck three years ago and found no treasure, only valueless scrap iron. The story recalls the 1721 ship sunk near Helsingfors with a rumored 5 million in gold, loaded from Sweden, and long sought by treasure hunters, with references to mid- fifteenth century searches.
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