The Mission of the Southern Cross Explains a Voyage
Jasper Begg narrates the voyage of the Southern Cross, detailing a 63 day voyage from Southampton and the mystery around its destination. He hints at a romantic thread involving Ruth Bellenden and a wedding trip, while noting crew curiosity and hidden motives aboard.
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Ken
Jasper Begg
Harry Doe
Ewaln
Southampton
Croas
Jasper
Suez
Jasper Kege
Jacob
Peter Bush
Rll Rellenden
Ruth Bellenden
Ruth Hellenden
Ruth Jenden
Calabot Light voyage and hidden marriage pact aboard ship
The crew to Ken's archipelago discusses Ruth Bellen den's request and a secret promise tied to ten thousand pounds. Jacob reveals their Pacific voyage and intent to locate the harbor while the lookout handles signals as dawn approaches. The narrator contemplates the shore light and a missing vessel.
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Ken
Archipelago
Jahall
Taden
Pacific
Ruth Bellenden
Jacob
Pethe
Tath
Europe
Power of a Woman’s Heart
Tragic death of Emma Hoath Tucker inspires national tribute to her life and work with emphasis on her devotion to the Salvation Army. The piece lauds her faith and compassion as the forces behind a lasting humanitarian impact beyond wealth or fashion.
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Emma Hoath-Tucker
United States
Emma Booth- Tucker
England
The House Under the Sea serial debut in Star
The Star presents Max Pemberton's The House Under the Sea as a premier serial. Readers are told the English novelist offers adventurous romance with peril and heroism on a mysterious Pacific island, where a small band fights villains to save a captive woman.
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Max Pemberton
United States
Free Eye Testing at Brattle Eye Clinic
Advertisement offers free consultation and examination for eye troubles. Brattle Eye, Ear Nose and Throat Infirmary at Corner Second and Columbia Street, and 6 Haller Block promotes eye care services.
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Second
Columbia Street
Haller Block
Ken Island Journey Ends With Sunset Foreboding
The narrator recalls sighting Ken’s island and Ruth Hellenden’s fate as the ship prepares to anchor. Beacons and reef dangers loom while Peter Bligh and the crew weigh loyalties, wages, and a possible home visit as night falls. The voyage presses toward morning and uncertain ties at Ken’s island.
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Ken
Peter Bligh
Regs
Ruth Hellenden
England
Jacob
Mme
Mies Ruth
Esmond Caerny
America
Mise Roth
Dolly
Veon
Ken's Island Landing Scene From Afloat Memoir
The narrator describes taking a launch to Ken's island shores with Dolly Venn and spotting a rugged coastline, cliffs, and a sandy cove. They observe a rickety wooden ladder up to the cliffs and find tracks suggesting others have climbed before. The narrator plans to ascend at sunset despite the perilous approach.
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Ken
Ruth Bellen
All Helie
Dolly Venn
Jacob
Dolly
Delly Venn
Thoes Heights
Ruth Mellenden
Edmond Cerny
Ruth
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Moore
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Bell
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First Ave
Globe
Llock
Seattle
Ourcoats
Sale
First Avenue
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Arcade
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L. C. Smith
J.w.clise
C. R. Collins
Main
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Giesels
R. Tees
Qversole Optical Company
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Dr. Bosanko Co
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Quakers Co
Harvard Dental
Second Avenue
Becond Ave
Jamee St
Ohio
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Tel
sTowabe Tel
San Francisco
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Beatie
Bates
Eastern College of Paintess
Pike
Heron Bank
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