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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1930

Page

7

Desert Moon ranch mystery chapter one teaser

Sam Stanley, owner of Desert Moon, faces a troubled household as his former wife’s twins Danielle and Gabrielle move in with housekeeper Mary Magin. A cryptic letter from Gabrielle’s French past and a shovel found near the cabin spark suspicion, while John’s engagement to Danielle heats the mood.

Sam Stanley Desert Moon Ranch Mary Magin Danielle Gabrielle Daniel Canneziano Sam John Martha Ollie Ricker Canneziano Caufield Lewis Ballermont

Investigation unfolds after Martha’s death and accusations at ranch

Chapter X reveals Martha’s death amid recriminations as Mrs. Ricker claims she killed Gabrielle with Sam’s supposed shield for the girl. Sam hires San Francisco detective Lynn MacDonald to clarify the mystery. Lynn arrives with Danielle. Miss MacDonald struggles with handwriting comparison of twins, finding little progress.

Martha Miss MacDonald Danny Sam San Francisco Lynn MacDonald Canneziano Danielle

Solitary Investigation in a Quiet Living Room

Sam questions Hubert Hand about a forged past and a farewell note as Mrs. Ricker retreats in distress. The scene shifts to suspicion of who helped craft Miss MacDonald story while Gaby’s inscription and notes intrigue Sam. Hubert’s potential presence in the barn remains a doubt in the unfolding mystery.

Hubert Mand Canneziano Hubert Hand Gaby Mary Sam South Clover Danny Canne Ziano Telko Bank Zinnia Mrs. Ricker Miss MacDonald Hubert

Rarely Alone Together Phrase Appears Again

Fragment reads rarely alone together any more indicating continuation next Saturday. No further details available in readable text.

Text-Book bids sought by Washington County Board of Education

Bids due by 9 A M February 5 1930 at the Washington County Court House for reading arithmetic spelling geography U S history physiology music civics drawing and related supplies for county schools. Board may reject any bid. Keota banks election results listed and local officials named. Marriage news Mrs Bertha Carrico to Wallace Graham Vallejo Cal. local illness. census supervisor appointment. Keota basketball tournament set for Kinross gym.

Washington United States Washington County Moser Corell Hunt Keota Banks Keota Savings Bank George Stephenson Walter Stoutner Helen Henscher W. S. Helscher Chas. McCampbell W. A. Stoutner Geo. Stevenson J. W. Helscher Security State Bank W. F. Stoutner J. W. Stewart C. A. Lacy H. W. Statler A. A. McKeon Wallace Graham Vallejo California Harriet Conklin R. N Fairfield Hospital Jus Bower W. Keith Hammil Keota Kinross

Keota Observes Victory Day With Bells Ringing

Keota marks the tenth anniversary of the Eighteenth Amendment with bells tolling. A Keokuk County Schoolmasters' Organization meeting is set in the school building Monday night January 29.

Keota Keokuk County

Thoxine Provides Quick Relief for Coughing Spells

A doctor’s prescription Thoxine offers rapid relief by soothing irritation and addressing internal causes. The remedy is non habit forming, pleasant tasting, and safe for all ages, sold with a money back guarantee by McDaniel Drug Store in 35c 60c and 1.00 bottles.

McDaniel Drug Store

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Kay Cleaver Strahan Doubleday Doran Co.inc W.N.U Service Chadwick Caufield Gabrielle Canneziano Denver Moon Ranch Cannes Baron T Gay Lili Elstteen Nevada Bimbi Mr. Stanley Paris Christopher Clover Lewis Honey Child Rose M. Reid W. M Della McBride Damascus Shrine Masonic Vemine Edith Pulver W. H. P Hazel Haven Washington Lodge A. F A. M EF. B. Stutsman A. W. Yard Cyrus J. W. Enslin H. P Grrl & P Golden State Knoxville L. Goodlander J. C. McKay Southwest Limited Dally W. C. Bell Winnie M. Palmer Clara F. Faulkner Physicians and Surgeons Kik. E. Stutsman F. & M. Bank Bld.g C. W. McLaughlin West Main Street W. L. Alcorn Wilson Heating Co W. S. Kyle M. D Nicola & Harmon J. M. Lloyd Preston Letter Osteopathic South Iowa INO. W. Applegate City Hall Washington Street City Little & Pratt Lloyd Little Mart Pratt J. M. Kyle Willard Adt T. A. Michels Washington, Iowa Temple Building Morrison & Morrison Awyers Morrison North Side Sq T. L. Brookhart Law Opera House Livingston & Eicher Law Abstract Department C. J. Wilson C. C. Wilson Lawyers Opposite Journal Office J. D. Dayton Westchester Iowa L. B. Lupton S. Iowa Ave Frank Boller Washington St T. J. Pease Main Street Court House W. J. Masson Earle W. Corbin & Co Coles Hoy Blast Furnaces Fred Franklin
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