A Murder Case from Central Park and a Postal Card Clue
An unnamed narrator recounts a murder found in Central Park and linked to a postal card photo model. Italian immigrant Andriano is pursued across New York Philadelphia and Florence, with a phantom trail of letters and a fatal confession by Philippe Vertuci.
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Wight
Europe
Florence
Italy
Learde
New York
Secon
Liza Maroni
Signora Andriano
Andriano
America
Philadelphia
Quaker City
Sle
Lake Mouse
Philippe Vertuci
Central Park
New Orleans
Andriano. Iis
Biganey
Mortgages and the on demand clause to beware
A man who gives a chattel mortgage should examine it carefully for an on demand clause. Sharp money lenders often insert this trick to allow the lender to demand repayment at any moment, enabling the borrower to surrender the chattels quickly.
A Life Saver
A New Yorker snippet recalls a tale of a man saved by a big word. Mr. Erastus inkley recounts meeting someone who claimed a life was saved by recognizing the meaning of a long word before it was too late.
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Mr. Erastus
Evening gowns show chiffon and velvet fashions of season
Fashion notes describe gowns in chiffon velvet and voile with embroidered yokes or puff sleeves, lace yokes, and three corded hip skirts. Fabrics include crepe de chine and veiling with chiffon appliques, plus navy, black, and brown serges and tweed for country wear. A green feather toque accents attire. Judic Chollet featured. The Cigarmakers union forms a camera corps to photograph members buying non-union cigars, sending snaps to their unions.
Best Remedy for Croup Advised by Local Druggist
Seasonal advisory urges mothers to use Champberlain's Cough Remedy at first sign of a croupy cough. The article notes hive syrup and tofu as old fashioned, claims the modern remedy speeds phlegm removal, shortens attacks, and is pleasant and safe. McKee's Drug Store sells it.
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McKee’s Drug Store
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Olympia
Carita Dewey
Marcia
Lion Coffee
White Rock Oil Co
Cleveland, Chic
Cigarmakers’ Union
Cimeéra Corps
R. CC
M. Hastings
Athens
Carbondale
Ohio River
Ice Plant
Athens Ice & Storage Co
Ohio
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