Plot to kill Mark Ablett unfolds in deceptive ghost prank
Narrator confesses a scheme with Miles Norris and Miss Ruth Norris to frighten Mark Ablett by staging a ghostly appearance and an underground library passage. Mark, a vain drunkard, is lured into a setup planned to ruin his reputation, culminating in a staged confrontation and a possible impersonation as the actor Robert.
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Education Board Sets Special Meeting Tonight on Whittier Addition
A special Board of Education meeting is called for tonight to open bids for a 1% room addition to Whittier school. Architect Leonard Asheim has received the bids. The meeting will also review routing matters and the organization plan for newly appointed teachers, with assignments to be announced to principals tomorrow.
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Terrors of Irish War Seen by Chelsea Visitor
Miss Mary Donovan of Chelsea Massachusetts returns from Ireland and reports rebel Republicans maltreat the aged and endanger tourists. She witnessed a battle between Free State troops and Republicans during her visit.
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Milford Plant Robbery Reported After Break-In
A Milford Australia plant of Milford Tool and Machinery Co. was broken into during the night. Tools valued at more than 200 dollars were stolen. Police have no trace of the thieves and are investigating the burglary.
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Brain Testers At A Ginner Wedding Puzzle
A hostess serves many guests but has leftovers. She blames her husband as he says his father's brother-in-law is the brother in law of her own brother and her father-in-law's brother. Count how many guests she should have fed to use all food.
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Ata Ginner
New Veils Permit Beauty for All
A fashion article by Saran Bale extols veils as the key to affordable allure. It explains styles from lace brims to face concealing veils, favors Spanish lace, and urges a face inventory to highlight features. It notes color variety, fabrics, and matching with simple frocks, calling the veil the season’s decisive accessory.
Favorite Recipes Of Famous Women Pumpkin Pie Delight
Favorite Recipes Of Famous Women No 27 shows Mrs Sameeg It McMoreline from Nebraska sharing a pumpkin pie recipe. The directions list one cup pumpkin, sugar, spices, yolk of two eggs, whipped egg whites, and a rich crust with flour lard and water. Baking steps are described briefly to heat to boiling, then bake.
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White dresses take vogue in Paris trends
White outfits dominate Paris fashion as black crepe garments fade. Beaded panels and crystal accents appear on many gowns, with matching plaited details highlighting a lighter style shift.
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iENGINE BREAKS SHAFT AT SOUTH NORWALK PLANT
A partial readable OCR describes an incident at the South Norwalk plant where a shaft broke, causing a cave-in and frightening residents. The event prompted safety responses as investigators assess the damage and necessary repairs. No clear casualty details are provided in the fragments.
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Gingham fashion item described with ornate terms
A fragmented note describes gingham handkerchiefs and related garments such as corsets and brassieres in elaborate, old fashioned phrasing. The text reads like a catalog or trade description with stylistic flourishes and unusual neologisms.
Man Held on Charge of Killing Housekeeper
In Yarmouth on August 29 Omar Roberts 260 year old witosver was arrested today charged with the murder of Flora Gray a 19 year old Havockeeper found dying amid tree burns in a fire that detoxed Roberts home last night
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Hartford Dentist Hurt in Automobile Crash
Dr. James H. Fagin a Hartford dentist suffered serious injuries in a two car collision in Hartford. His chauffeur Harold Fitzgerald of Manchester drove a car that collided with a sedan driven by Thomas C. Cronin of West Hartford. Both cars were badly damaged and Fagin was hospitalized at Meuden hospital.
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Their Married Life Contemplating Women's Roles Across Nations
The dialogue explores whether nations get the women they deserve, with Lilian and Norman debating French love, American generosity, English pursuits, and German domestic ideals. Lilian muses on wartime stereotypes and Greek art, while Norman’s replies mockingly compare cultural views and cling to humor. Tomorrow: rowing.
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Man and dog shot in burned house ruins found
In Canandaigua New York Aug 28 despondent over a broken marriage engagement Charles Waldron of Bristol he shot his dog and himself after fire destroyed his home. His charred body was found in the cellar as neighbors reported smoke and sheriff investigators arrived. The pet dog lay shot in a woodshed nearby.
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Marriage a la Mode in Mexican Youth Courts Urges Courtship Tale
A fragment discusses a Mexican youth courting a young woman by singing outside her window. A priest acts as representative to decide if suitor may approach her parents. The narrative follows the progress toward a marriage ceremony, with tension over social permissions.
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