Love the Locksmith Chapter Ends in a Tangled Chase
Alistair Hanborough torments over Ruby's disappearance while consulting Valentine Goodwin and Hervey as they plot to prove a forged letter and locate Ruby. The trio debates forged handwriting, legal threats, and a plan to force Ruby to reveal her hand, amid mounting emotional toll and looming public scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aline Alistidr
Fahd
Raby von
Valentine
Alteiah
Hanborough
London
Ruby
Jook
Aulatah
Alistair
Les
Alstair
Harvey
Thayes
Counntry
Huby
England
Inter
Harborough
Piper
Mistair
Jezebel
Lord Hanborough
Hervey
Allstair
Hunboroueh
Mks
Roby
Runkc
Weil
Harici
Eno
Mistal
Valentino
Allatair
Valentines
Joye
Aldoney
Vidlentine
St Valentine
Ito
Sweet Face
Valenti
Goodwin
Hanboroush
Sid Goodwin
Iam
Aly
Nile
Hantorougi
The Punching Profession in a Nation of Punchers
A humor filled piece pokes fun at aspiring boxers and trainers urging readers to pursue boxing for fame. It mocks pre fight rituals and trainer tactics while threading through a string of light anecdotes about hotel guests, a police case over a hen, and a mayor’s wardrobe misadventure, all in a cheeky period voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smu
Blackeye
Tooting
Everyday Heroes in Peace Time Do We Honor Quiet Labor
An aging speaker argues that wartime bravado fades in peace while many unseen workers sustain daily life. He recalls Mary and others who shine during crises but go unrecognized in ordinary years. The piece urges honoring private, steady heroism amid routine toil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lajow
Lece
Young Worman
Mary Wee
Sind
Moon
Ant
Honest Test Rewards Clergy as Best on Integrity
An experiment mailed $100 to ten clergy ten lawyers ten journalists ten scientists and others to judge honesty by return rate. Clergy led with 60 percent returning the bill while scientists spoke least of returning it. Other vignettes recount small anecdotes and jokes from a crowded page of snippets and dialogues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Actioola
Iit
Lst
Belénce
Victorian hardwood sawmills face extinction risk from unfair competition
A detailed argument by the Australian Industries Protection League warns that Victorian hardwood sawmills are endangered by foreign labor competition and high domestic wages. It cites 1924 declines, unsold stocks, and wage comparisons, urging government protection to sustain an industry vital to Britain’s timber supply and local wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Great Britain
Codre Australas
Australian Industries Protection League
Burglars, Prohibition, and Odd Encounters in a Chaotic Night
A textured collage of comic misadventures unfolds from a chaotic night. Mrs Brith boasts ownership while a burglar alarm, a puzzled husband, and a string of odd visitors highlight a pattern of deception and farce. Prohibition era Ottawa street scenes and a travelling Charlertonian add local color and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Smith
Mya
Smith
Jover
Plant That Walks and Moving Mistresses of Flora
Report discusses unusual plants from The New Book of Gardening including the Loranthus mistletoe that can move by sprouting a root to a new site, and another plant whose seeds in tree branches produce downward roots and side branches that choke the host tree, illustrating remarkable plant behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tina Leen
Veterinary Oddities and Antique Medical Nonsense
A collage of bizarre notes on dogs with glass eyes and veterinary prosthetics, a bizarre tale of artificial limbs for injured animals, and odd anecdotes from a bygone era. It blends medical bravado, humorous vignettes, and exaggerated claims about cures and tonics from various sources. The piece weaves in stray lines about animals, a few quick-fire jokes, and several advertisements for tonics and cosmetics.
Don’t Have Gray Hair Try Home Made Tint Remedy
An advertisement promotes a home made hair color solution using Roguvenal Compound and Bay Rum to restore natural hair color and stimulate growth. It claims quick results and includes a supplier contact in South Melbourne Victoria offering American French and London toiletries and free delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarendon
Fireet
South Melbourne
Victoria
Countey Anders
Formettes Claim To Cure Obesity With No Injury
A dubious advertisement touts Formettes as a universal cure for corpulence promising rapid weight loss and safe use. It asserts effectiveness for women, claims immunity to harm, and lists chemists and drapers across the Commonwealth selling the remedy.
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Love, the Locksmith
Lady Troubridge
Girl With the
Ete
Rte
Hope
Alletnir
Tly Atin
Alistair Ware
Walla
Lord Hantbrough
Fredh
Deandal
Lext
By Dudley Clark
Meyer
Kid.k.a
Ng Jaun
Darmage
North Country
Shim
Towo
Midville
Tonion
Lannton
Teachen
Pomiy
Goming
Tommy
Payson Sinmine
John
Vienna
Dc Ty Thermon
Aberdeen Travellor
Crow Country
Hin
Glasgow
Billy Yaces
Avon
Mies
Tobby
Tim
Robbys
Mother Anxioury
Mary
Paw
Crown Hotel
Rinightan
Tne
Shmar
Nistor
Ben
Neure
Moses
Ile Varna
Ontario
Ottawa
Magia
Dronkard
Jno
Telind
Anged -Darky
Ongk
Cal
Bors
Rashid
Ever Brothers Limited
Ike & Hook
Huli
del Bee
Rays
Tost
Leer
Kathleen
North Woods
Lena le Oare
Vagicurite
Jim
Renee
Gorry
Water Company
Bean
Ra Mack
Pat
Mrs. Bleacker
Ore
Van
Mr. Jones
T. Ak
Dicksowi
Gewloue
Alan Schaller Sten
Henry Francis
Rourke St
Collins St
Fat
Manent
Sacheoaraes
Jdumdeml
Cook
A. T
Madden
Institute of Patent Attorneys of Australia
Collin and
William Streete
Melbourne
Sydney
Tuticranry
Wolfe
Koudas
Wolfes
Schnapps
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