Secretarial Frivolity Motives in a House of Thieves
A plot unfolds around Laura Hazard and Louise, sheltered by Mrs. Hazard, as a series of thefts disrupts a social gathering. Hap, Winthrop Abt, and detective figures collide with a jewel theft, a missing maid Jo, and a revelation tying Duc de Trouville and D A Aubigny to the robberies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Codman
Louise
Leon- Ne
Laille
Natalie
Sime
Hap
Louise Fer
Tavulle
Lavura
Winthrop
Laura
Conshe
Duc de Trouville
Lourie
Louiie
Hazard
Lowie
Loutie
Mrs. Hazard
General Schuyler
Londe
John
Crowninshield
Loulie
Thomas
Louilis
Duc As Aubigny
Henry
D'Aubigny
de Trouvilla
The Duke Surrenders to Mrs Hazard in Jewel Heist
In a tense confrontation, Mr and Mrs Hazard, John, and Hap bar the duke from escaping with stolen jewels. d Aubigny and accomplices are in custody. Mrs Cutler is detained. The duke pleads mercy as the group weighs turning the matter over to authorities or accepting restitution. The case ends with the decision to let the matter drop if all stolen items are returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Abbott
Mrs. Hazard
John
Hap
de Trouville
Thomas
d'Aubigny
Europe
The Jewel Theft Mystery Ends With a Reveal
In a tense confession Thomas explains how the thieves hid their plans during dinner and left the final haul easy by design. He reveals that Mr. Abbott owned the recovered jewels and why he watched Abbott across the lawn to verify his suspicions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Abbott
John
Thomas
Burrows
Mystery of the Lone Oak jewel theft resolved
The narrators recap a long jewel heist involving Mrs Cutler and others at the Abercrombies and Mrs Loring, with duplicates of old masterpieces created by a master copyist. Count von Brunner dismisses the fake art, while Natalie realizes Winthrop’s guilt after a terrace incident with a brooch missing. The full solution rests on uncovering who controlled the fakes and the real stolen pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Henry Dykeman
Count von Brunner
Lone Oak
Natalie
Winthrop
Mrs. Loring
Emerald Bracelet Mystery Ends In Wedding Gold
The narrative centers on a circle amid thefts and alliances as Winthrop is arrested and a emerald bracelet surfaces as a key clue. Natalie identifies Winthrop’s bracelet, revelations abound as jewels from Mrs. Loring and Mrs. Hazard surface, and Hap proposes to the narrator amid a seaside ending. The trio confronts truth, love, and future plans as the era closes with a decisive, hopeful bond.
The Old South Mansion Visited By Night Tour
An explorer describes a dim ruined mansion in the old South, led by a gray haired guide who points to a dome room and slavery era portraits high above a rotting gallery. The visitor recalls the damp odour, peeling papers, and ghosts of history that linger in the deserted house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
John Galsworthy
Scribner's
Old South
Suh
Washington
Hamilton
Jefferson
Davis
Lee
He Was Handicapped Jn at what constitutes news
A fragmented, early 20th century style notice notes a Kansas City club porter recently divorced lamenting lack of coverage. He insists personal news should outrank others, challenging the paper to print his divorce story. The quote reflects public perception of news value and editorial bias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Eulud
The Mother as Divinity in Human Life
Rev John Emerson Roberts argues the true divinity guiding humanity is the mother not traditional deities. He contends worship of motherhood shapes conscience and social justice, noting maternal sacrifice surpasses biblical suffering and urging humane civilization through reverence for mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Habakkuk
Alan
God
Hfe
Christ
John Emerson Roberts
Essence of Virtue and Divine Praise Across Humanity
Reflects on admiring virtue and adorning the noble, urging remembrance of exemplary lives that brighten humanity. It speaks to enduring good thoughts deeds and memories, noting that the light they impart remains after those who inspired them depart.
Better Than Before Prosperity Window Painted Light
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a window scene that shuts out light and symbols like blue, crimson, and gold rings. The passage hints at removing ornament to restore clarity or truth, but the text is incomplete and lacks clear event or attribution.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Soran & McMahon, Attorneys AT Law
Aleana
Town
Phono
Algana
L. Bonar
Orrios
Algand
Hank
Algona
T.P Barrington LJ
Dickisror
Arrington & Dickinson
Attorneys AT Law
Algona, Towa
M. Galbraita
John Galbearthrock
Algonh
J. Kenrefick
Elephane 2Hal
Aigana
Russance
Algora Hospital
C H. Cretzmeyer
John Galbraith
North Fran
B O. Hartman
Puylistian
Dre Gay
Clue
Paine
Iowa
L. Bist
D.D
Glasier
D. D
Towa
Ofice
Algona State Bank
Ees A
Tessman
W. Blkain
Algona. Towa
County Savings Bank
Sayers
Algons
R J. Laird
Opera House
W. H. Ingham
Theo
Chrischilles
V-Pres
Lewis H. Smith
Cashier
Kossuth County State Bank
Algona, Iowa
Capital
Togham
J. G. Smith
Harvey Inghaw
T. Chrnachilles
J. W. Wadeworth
Barnet Devine
E. E. Cowen
E, L. Vixcent
Asst
Wu. E. Feracson, Preside
First National Bank
United States Depository
Wm, K
Ferguso
Bhancer Ea “Dickinson
Swwerrixa
Sagscoswall
E. Gooner
Savers Savings Department
Bigs National Bank
East Court Ouse Square
T. Chup
Adams
Jay, Cagh
H. ‘Roundsley
Ags
Ffaire
Board OF
C.t. Renabb
C. D. Chubb
Geo. T. Galbralts
Myron Bol Henck
FLW
Dinuley
Damn
Jorbae
the County Savings Bank
Carlron
Does & General Banking
Bells
Wm. Dadde
E. J. Gilmore
Andrew Fetearaonar
McMahon
Bulliven
Mastin Baum
Prof
Ja Raum
Preg B. FP
Bann, Csahier
Peoples Savings Bank
Okpipal
Benedict
BSS
Tutrelle
Duke
Lou
Ile
Detective Thomas
Natale
Mrs. Dykeman
rHetti
Wanda
Cutler
Harvard
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!