The Tuck and the Lawrence Family in Clippersville
The Lawrence clan once owned a 4000 acre ranch in California now reduced to a small farm. Phil works in iron, Gail studies, Edith reads, and Ariel nears adolescence amid a rearranged household. Gail and Phil's circle includes Dick Stebbins as trouble grows with Lily Cass and a roadhouse sighting signals danger.
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California
Clippersville
Phil
Iron
Gail
Edith
Lawrence
Dick Stebbins
Confessions andEdge of Justice in Clippersville
Gail and Ariel confront secrets from their nights out and vow honesty to avoid deception. Ariel argues for freedom and excitement while Gail urges restraint and dignity as they face Van Murchison and a life beyond Clippersville.
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Mackerson
Ariel
Gail
Gall
van Murchison
Phil
Clippersville
Edith
Sam
Andy Cass
Lily
Miles
Daniel
Buddy Raisch
Fairmont
Jay
Edly Cass
Edly
Dorothy
Van
Camels in 1855 Army Experiment Ends Quickly in Texas
In 1855 Congress funded 30000 for camels to support Southwest operations. Lt David Porter led a ship to Egypt and returned with 33 camels at 250 each, followed by a second ship with 41 camels. Camps at Camp Verde Texas bred camels for wagon road work to the eastern California frontier, but by March 1800 all were sold mainly to Kanzas.
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Jefferson Davis
Washington
Congress
Southwest
David D. Porter
Egypt
Camp Verde
Texas
Ft. Defiance
N. M
California
Cin Cuses
Eskimos Unworried by Heat as Pepper Trick Fails
Constable McGinnis of Pangnirtung Arctic detail hosted Eskimos last winter. He heated the room and even spread red pepper on the stove to encourage departure, but the guests remained seated around the stove and later slept undisturbed on the floor.
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McGinnis
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Arctic
Pangnirtong
Toronto
Canada
Dizzy Dean Winners Ad Promises Free Prizes
A playful note invites boys and girls to read a Grape Nuts advertisement in another column and learn how to join the Dizzy Dean Winners program to win valuable free prizes.
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Adv
Old Adage on Angels and Foolish Daring
A reflective snippet contrasts angels with fools who rush in, noting angels prefer caution and sense over rash courage. The line suggests prudence outvalues reckless risk and hints at moral or wisdom themes.
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Lucky Lawrences
By Kathleen Norris
San Francisco
Mrs. Camp
San Rafael
Orpheum
Buddy
Grand Shore
Beresford
Santa Cruz
Los Gatos
Agra
RS Ouies Ter
Kaos
Dion Hae
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