Debora Meredith plots escape with Meager widow’s guardian
On the Meager ranch Deborah, a nurse, aids in fending off Bob Meager's coercive plan to marry her. Dan Kelleen, a hardened stranger, vows to protect her and proposes they flee together. Deborah agrees to trust him as they decide to hide in the desert and hills while Meager is unconscious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meager
Deborah Meredith
Mrs. Meager
Bob Meager
Bob
Deborah
Wes
Kelleen
Here
Nogales
Adam
Dan Kelleen
Bob Menger
Helleen
Afternoon Bridge Club Hostess Social in Keokuk
Mrs H M Eicher will entertain the Afternoon Bridge club at a one o'clock luncheon at her East Main street home. Frank Kurtz and family held a quiet Fourth of July dinner, with several relatives visiting. Young Presbyterians enjoyed games, fireworks, and ice cream sandwiches after leaving the church for chautauqua grounds. The women of the Second United Presbyterian church met for a joint meeting to plan the Keokuk Presbyterial here next Tuesday and Wednesday. A surprise birthday party honored J R Tucker and family at Sunset Park with a large dinner. Mrs R E Shannon hosted a six o'clock dinner in honor of missionary Margaret Cowden from Persia and guests heard about her experiences. Henrietta Hall hosted a Tuesday birthday party with park games and refreshments attended by Katheryn Jane and Josephine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kurtz
Second United Presbyterian Church
Chautauqua
Young Women's
Ladies Missionary Societies
Sam McCleery
Flora .Flemming
Harvey Meek
J H. Hamition
Keokuk
J. R. Tucker
Will Tucker
West of Brighton
John Godwin
Harold Godwin
Charles Goldwin
R. E. Shannon
Margaret Cowden
Persia
Miss Cowden
van Amervican
Henrietta Hall
Bunset Park
Miss Hull
Katheryn Jane
Josephine
Jubal Pride and Julie Strive Beyond Opportunity
Juab Pride argues for persistence in seeking chances while Julie prefers surpassing the average so opportunity seeks him. Reflects contrasting motivations in pursuing success and visibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jubal
Julie
Ixchange
Cracked Furniture Repair Steps From Old Manual
If any furniture cracks during moving, soften beeswax to putty consistency and press into cracks with a thin steel knife. Sand surrounding areas, blend dust into wax for wood color, and varnish to make the repair invisible.
Local club and church notices announced for Friday
Notices include C D A business meeting at K C hall Friday evening and a parish reg ar meeting on Friday July 6 at 8. The Presbyterian choir rehearsals Friday at 7 30. Rebekah regular meeting Friday at 8 with installation of officers. Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church meets Friday at 2 30. Woman's club picnic supper Thursday on the Joe Wolf lawn bring own dishes. W R C holds important meeting Saturday at 2 30. Ladies Social of the Presbyterian church Friday at 2 20 with an arranged program. Pleasant Plain Missionary Society meets Saturday at 2 30 with Mrs Emma Wright.
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Rebekah
Walnut Woman’s Club
Joe Wolf
The
Presbyterian Church
Choir and Class Party Announced for Friday and Sunday
Baptist choir calls Regular services next Sunday with all members asked to attend. Choir practice set for Friday at 8 o clock. Loyal Sons and Daughters class of the Christian church plans a class party at Roy Fetters home Friday at 8 o clock. Everyone invited.
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Loyal Sons and Daughters Class
The
Christian Church
Roy Fetters
Woman's Missionary Society Meeting Noted
Second division of the First United Presbyterian church will meet at the rest room Friday afternoon at 2 30. Refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society
First United Presbyterian Church
Excursionists Escape After Fire Breached Snow Shed
Several hundred Fourth of July excursionists in Gunnison Colorado witnessed a Denver and Rio Grande passenger train dash through a burning snow shed at Marshall Pass. The engineer opened the throttle and drove the train through the blaze without loss of life, narrowly escaping disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Gunnison
Colo
Denver & Rio Grande
Marshall Pass
Railway Earnings Grow for Chicago Great Western
Des Moines July 5 earnings for June show a very satisfactory rise over last year per a statement from the Chicago Great Western railway. May loaded cars totaled 29,172 up from 24,417 a year ago and the third week of June traffic ran high with 12,79 cars, versus 5,935 a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Chicago Great Western Railway
Great Western
Export Growth in Canned Goods After War
Des Moines July 5 reports that U S canned goods exports now average about 75 million dollars annually, five times higher than prewar levels near 15 million. The Llowa Nebr Canners Association attributes the rise to renewed foreign demand and familiarity with American canned foods during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
United States
Llowa-Nebraska Canners 4 Association
Thought for the Day on respect and opinion
It is better to win respect for your opinions by others than to win their agreement. The quote emphasizes valuing civil regard over unanimous consent and promotes constructive discourse.
April Luck Promises Favor for Youthful Lovers
The passage notes April as a fortunate month for young people and first courtships. It claims a girl courted in April will see a happy ending, while meetings are especially lucky in the Mth, advising a silver coin on the purse, green apparel, and not turning back when leaving home to attract good fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy
Lenore
Charles
Star
The Concentrated Angler Editorial Snippet
A humorous essay mocks anglers who neglect others while focusing on fishing. It notes experts see one question leading to more and to begging or buying. It warns that such anglers assume others will accommodate them without sharing gear or consideration.
The Cad J A Campaign of Love and Deceit
Lenore, fiancée of Charles Floggett, faces betrayal as a forged confession threatens his campaign for district attorney. A staged pursuit, a desperate road trip, and a clever reversal expose the forgery, redeeming Lenore’s loyalty and sealing Charles’s victory with support from his ally Jimmy Davis and Lenore.
Authentic Ferdinand of Spain Signature Letter Acquired
A letter bearing the likely sole authentic Ferdinand of Spain signature, co patron with Queen Isabella of Columbus, dates Der 8 1972 and is addressed to his cousin the duke of Infantazze. It details arrangements for the upcoming marriage of the king's niece and the duke's son, noting funds for the court as agreed and ending with the royal sign-off Yo, Fl Rey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand of Spain
Isabella
New World
Historical Society of
New Mexico
Duke of Infantazze
Ferdinand
First Copyright Book Stamp In U S History
The Philadelphia Spelling Book became the first book registered for copyright under United States law marking a milestone in national literary protection and set a precedent for modern copyright procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Philadelphia
Buffalo herd numbers rise in America across decades
Historical estimates show buffalo populations shrinking to under two thousand two decades ago, then expanding to about ten thousand today. The record notes a dramatic shift from near extinction to renewed growth.
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Cornell Garrity
K. C. Hall
Napier O KE. S. Reg Ar
Presbyterian Choir
Khat
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Gunnison, Colo
Cad
By Vincent G. Perry
McClure
Lakeview
Charles Floggett
Jimmy Davis
the Star
Intte
Wolf Floral Co
Famous King
America
Les Cesse. NG
Benteco
Quarts
KIRK
Benteco Kash Store
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