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Newspaper

Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1928

Page

6

Olive's Courage Upsets Island Rescue in Palmyra Tale

On an island mission Olive disables Burke's trap and frees Palmyra as John Thurston arrives to aid. Burke dies in a gun duel while Olive, bound, fights back and Palmyra faces rescue by Thurston amid tense jungle pursuit.

Ponape Ponape Burke Olive Burke Noah Palmyra Burke's Palmyra Tree Tanna Kanaka Okayama John Thurston John Taurston Thurston Commander Sakamoto

Notice of Trustee Sale in Watauga County

Watauga County North Carolina trustees sale announced for May 21 1928 at the courthouse door between 10 am and 2 pm. It covers a half acre more or less with a one third interest in a spring appurtenant to the property and relates to a deed of trust dated April 25 1925 securing 1500 to Watauga Building and Loan Association.

T. M. Greer Addie Greer Watauga Building & Loan Watauga County N. C T. H. Shull W. H. Gragg Brown & Bingham, Attorneys

Olive the islander and the wedding on Palmyra

The tale follows John of Palmyra courting Olive Glee-way on a Pacific island. Betrothal is pressed before departure as Ponape Burke’s burial shadows the voyage and Olive gains a swift schooner, the Lupe-a-Noa, with loyal crews from American mission and Japanese navy.

Marti Olive Tanapai Almtree Martin Burke Olive Ponape Burke Palmyra Ponape John of John Thurscoen Thurston

Ink Hog Incog Riles Readers With Scurrilous Recollections

A witty exchange questions the author of scurrilous reminiscences with one character labeling the writer an ink hog who prefers to remain incog. The playful banter spotlights a mystery author and a dig at anonymous published memories.

Inevitable Change in Chuggins Household Car

Mr Chuggins declares satisfaction with their car but reveals plans for a new vehicle after observing his wife talking with an automobile salesman. The remark hints at upcoming purchase and household negotiations within a light humor context.

Screen Your House Early for Savings and Protection

You might save money by screening early and preventing disease carried by flies. See me for screen doors window screens door and window frames and building material.

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