Portrait Vanishing and Threats Near Cameron Lodge
Robert Cameron, a capitalist, consults Philip Clyde about anonymous threatening letters. A severed head on Cameron’s portrait appears the day of a letter, suggesting a plotted destruction. Gracey, Cameron’s fiancée, recalls the portrait’s nail, and she and Clyde suspect a larger conspiracy centered on Cameron and his uncle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Cameron
Philip Clyde
Cameron
Clyde
Capron
Fivelyn Grayson
The Chinese Servant at Cragholme Lodge
The narrator arrives at Cragholme Lodge to question Romney the lodge keeper about potential game law violations after hearing shooting nearby. Romney, an aging, wary figure, welcomes him into a cozy, old fashioned sitting room as the morning progresses toward ten o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craghol
Lode
Townsbury
England
Coney Island
Evelyn
Old Romney
Milady
Romney
Portrait of a Chinese Poacher Tangle at Murphy Bungalow
A state game warden and aide pursue clues after a Chinese worker and an eccentric artist near Cos Cob. They investigate gunfire amid murky conflicts over pheasants, painting plans, and hidden motives at Cragholt and Murphy’s bungalow on the shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry
Ile
Murphy
Clyde
Cameron Place
Las
Sailors Fashion Hinged On Collars And Ribbons
A historical note describes detachable broad collars to protect tunics from powder or tar on sailors queues. It notes the shift away from queues a century ago, the adoption of mourning ribbons after Lord Nelson’s death, and the enduring use of wide collars and black ribbons across navies. The piece also mentions the term swabs for deck cleaners and the social impact of strict dress, with a warning about vanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Nelson
A Southern Preacher’s Clever Fundraising Ruse
A popular magazine recounts a sermon in which a southern preacher uses humor to collect donations for church work. The old colored minister bottles urgency with a moral taunt about stolen turkeys to spur contributions from his flock.
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Horace Hazeltine
Priot
Robeer
Cella Ainslie
Leedse
Ike
John
Craghelt
Pn Biy
Garrison's
Greenwich Village
Cragholt
Mameran
Clut
Evelyn Grayson
Prince Charley
Cela Ainslee
Crus
Jerelyn Grayson
Deegan
Sherlock
Cinderella
Jie
Fletcher
Itt
Eargent Wt Co
St. Louis
Europe
Canada
Ferce
Quacan
Dolar
U.S
Azports
Sverywhere
Urand
Amour View Ser
Fuestarket
Taimeion Bros. & Ga
Ualon
Lauls
Free Homestead
Manitoba
Agricultural Fund
Ovara
Ann. Bhat
Toledo
Ohto
Indianapolis
Oitaws
Pone Waterman Og
Broadway N.Y
Tharbel & Hons
Louieville
United States
Samuel Mills & Company
Adams Exp
Chicago
Cooklat
James City
Fla
Jenia
Bellnon
Excelsior Novelty Ca
West Court St
Merry Co
Tosh Chirkes
Klan
Perry Yne
Ay Wataon
E. Coleman
Ingen
Bookafree
Retervacesh
Morton
Y. NM. U
FT. Wayne
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