Storm Country Passages of Polly Hopkins in Silent City
Polly Hopkins endures a harsh winter in the Silent City with Granny Hope and the squatters. A looming conflict arrives as Marcus MacKenzie confronts squatters, while Polly aids her community, mends leaks, and secretly observes an officer’s dialogue about relocating residents. The tale blends hardship, loyalty, and budding attraction amid frontier tension.
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Polly Hopkins
Silent
Daddy Hopkins
Polly
Granny Hope
Love Brings Hope to Squatters in Harbor Town Tale
Polly Hopkins learns of a new ally a kind speaker named Mare who argues against demeaning the squatters led by Granny Hope and Daddy Hopkins. MacKenzie calls them pigs while Polly discovers compassion and possible protection as she heads toward Bad Man's route.
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Levine
Polly
Daddy Hopkins
MacKenzie
Mankins
Mare
Granny Hope
Pollyep
Polly Hopkins
Silent City
Bob
Mrs. Hope
Jim
Granny
Agricultural bill trims seed aid amid Senate report
Washington reports the agricultural appropriation bill, carrying 50 million but excluding 300 thousand for free seeds, was sent to the Senate. The measure is larger than the House version as returned.
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Senate
Washington
House
Portuguese aviators resume ocean flight toward Cape Verde
In Las Palmas Canary Islands on April 4 Captains Coutinho and Sacadura resumed the hydroplane journey at 10 a.m. They continue the second leg of their Cape Verde expedition, aiming to complete the trans ocean crossing.
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Sacadura
Cape Verde Islands
Ako Janelno
Burton E Sweet Platform Emphasizes Record Over Promises
Burton E Sweet pledges a seven year Congressional record as basis for his Republican Senate candidacy. He cites reduced spending, a budget law, benefits for veterans and mothers, farm relief, and tariff and transportation measures. He argues for labor rights, carrier support, lower rates, and cooperative marketing to raise prices and lower costs. He signs off from Waverly Iowa.
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Waverly, Lowa
Libraries in Iowa Towns Meet Library Association Standards
Iowa library data show only 33 of 139 towns meet the American Library Association income standard of at least one dollar per capita. Twenty‑nine towns reach or exceed the New York commission’s suggested per capita circulation. several Iowa cities list as leaders in per capita income and circulation with Des Moines, Clinton, and Sioux City among notable examples.
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Iowa Library Commission
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Indianola
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Grim
Bill of Health and Its Varied Forms
The article explains the bill of health issued to ship masters when clearing a port. A clean bill of health indicates no infectious disease in the port, a suspected bill if disease could exist, and a foul bill when disease is present. It notes the phrase also applies to individuals deemed in perfect health after examination.
Knossos Palace Unearthed In Crete Excavation Findings
Archaeologists in Crete uncover a vast palace at Knossos with a sophisticated drainage system suggesting advanced early Minoan civilization. The site reveals urban planning and architectural details indicating a highly developed society in Europe during the Early Cretaceous period.
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Crete
Europe
Knossos
United States Declines White-Slave Convention Pact
Geneva April 4 The United States cannot sign the League of Nations white slave convention due to state law recusals. Secretary Hughes states the U S supports the convention’s aim and has enacted laws toward the same objective, while noting alignment with the goal but nonparticipation in the pact.
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Support for Poincare Ministry Wins Voters Back
Paris reports the chamber of deputies backed the Poincare government in a foreign policy debate with a 484 to 78 vote. The confidence motion followed discussion of the Ine perpellation.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Poincare
Burr Stricken in Auto in Champaign
M. Burr president of the Burr company and regional pioneer was found dead of heart failure in his automobile in Champaign Illinois on April 4.
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Minnesota to Build 130 Miles Paved Roads in 1922
Minnesota will construct 130 miles of paved roads, 684 miles of gravel highways, and grade 386 miles in 1922 at a cost of 7.85 million dollars from the trunk fund. The plan, announced by Highway Commissioner Charles M. Babcock, includes nearly 100 projects with wide geographic spread to benefit many sections.
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Minnesota
Charles M. Babcock
Mrs. Dupuis of Keota Visits Washington on Business
Mrs. Tom Dupuis of Keota traveled to Washington for a business visit yesterday. The trip highlighted by meetings with regional firms and discussions on local commerce.
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Tom Dupuis
Keota
Washington
Rich Bachelor Seeks Wife After Cure Claim
A self described rich bachelor announces he suffered stomach and liver troubles since childhood and was cured by Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. He seeks a wife and claims the simple preparation clears catarrhal mucus and inflammation causing digestive ailments. Ad claims one dose proves efficacy with money back guarantee from Lemmon's Pharmacy and leading druggists.
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Mayr
Lemmon's
Trainhold Plot Foiled In Seminal Limited Attempt
In Rantoul Illinois on April 4 a suspected hold up of the Se minole Limited was thwarted when division signals chief John Mahan found a man descending a signal pole after an inoperable south yard signal. He fired at the intruder who fled as two accomplices appeared. A subsequent yard search found a cut signal wire but the men were not located.
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Mlineis Central No. 9
Seminole Limited
John Mahan
Mahan
Daughter of Governor General Weds in Manila
Miss Katharine Thompson of Wilmington debuts and Second Lieutenant Osborne Wood son of Gov General Leonard Wood marry at Malacanan palace. The couple departs for Shanghai for a monthlong Asian tour before returning to Manila where the lieutenant resumes his duties.
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Katherine Thompson
Wilmington
Deb
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Leonard Wood
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Leutenant
Bandits Escape With 10000 In Mandelbaum Store Heist
Two masked robbers overpowered night watchmen and blew the Mandelbaum store vault in Des Moines Indiana then fled with 10000 dollars in currency on March 4.
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Des Moines
Slow Safe
Mandelbaum
Salesman Drowned in Des Moines Captured Near Harbor
Dubuque April 4 The body of Lee Tt. Kinnear an insurance salesman from Des Moines was found lifeless in the local harbor near the docks authorities report a drowning incident under investigation.
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Dubuque
Lee Tt. Kinnear
Des Moines
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