The Pear Headed Pin Mystery by Roy Vickers
Henry Ledway and John Selkirk are accused of murdering a rival. Ledway fakes death in a wreck while Selkirk serves twenty years and later warns Ledway’s wife. A complex London murder plot unfolds with a pearl headed pin, blackmail, disguises, and a tangled motive involving March Cornboise and Bristowe, ending with police inquiries and shifting alibis.
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Henry Ledway
John Selkirk
Ledway
Selkirk
Colonel Hallett
Halletts
London
Bits Hallett
Farard Maren
March
Leaway
Ray Briatone
Joan
Ae la “Cornboise
Calla
Mra
Hallett
Black
Potter
Mr. Selkirk
Edward March
Henry Sedway
Cornbaise
Selkink
Ming
Mra. Hallett
Frise
Truth and secrets shake a village on a perilous confession
Mrs Hallett admits a long guarded truth about her late husband Henry Ledway and the murder plot surrounding Edward March. Selkirk confronts her with the risk to Joan and faces mounting pressure from Cornboise while a plan to protect the daughter unfolds amid a tense village setting.
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Selkirk
Comnboise
Edward March
Hannah Roberts
Norway's Whaling Activities Rise Postwar Recovery
The Norwegian merchant marine now ranks eighth in world tonnage and Norwegian whaling companies supply more than 60 percent of annual whale oil. In 1918 catches reached about 606000 barrels, over 75 percent of global output, with 1923 Norwegian hauls at 433174 barrels as Arctic grounds drive the major catches.
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Antarctic
Room Accessories Choose Carefully
Marian Moore advises restraint in decorating with accessories to avoid cluttering large, ornate pieces. Spanish furniture styles favor simplicity and proportion, using minimal complements like a vertical mirror and tall candles to balance massive buffets or ser v ers.
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Marian Moore
Efficient Housekeeping Answers and Inquiries Highlights
A digest of kitchen tips and reader questions. Instructions cover removing wallpaper grease with blotting paper and heat, reasons spiders may weave in warm bureau drawers, wedding supper menu options including table service and buffet, a request for a cracked wheat bread recipe, and resilvering as a remedy for a stained mirror. Tomorrow don’t stop serving salads.
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L. K
Dr. L. BM
Etiquette Qs on Matron of Honor and Flower Girls
Dear readers ask if a married sister may serve as matron of honor without a maid of honor and how old a flower girl should be. Advice: a married sister can be matron of honor, she may be the sole attendant, and a maid of honor is not required. Flower girls are children ages three to twelve. Also: guidance on eating a club sandwich and accompanying pickle with proper utensils.
Fights Today in Divorces Before Judge Jennings
Three contested divorce cases set for trial today in Superior Court before Judge Newell Jennings. Plaintiffs include Felecia Sinkewitz Stodolnik of Bridgeport vs Frank Stodolnik of Trumbull. Gertrude Sinden Dugdale of Darien vs Richard Dugdale of Darien. Mildred Brown Sweeney of Shelton vs Edward F. Sweeney of West Orange New Jersey. All allege intolerable cruelty.
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Newell Jennings
Superior Court
Felecia Sinkewitz Stodolnik
Bridgeport
Frank Stodolnik
Trumbull
Gertrude Sinden Dugdale
Darien
Richard Dugdale
Mildred Brown Sweeney
Shelton
Edward F. Sweeney
West Orange
N. J
Mothers And Their Children On Plenice Toasting Tips
One mother suggests when children go on plenice to take corn pepper for toasting bread over an open fire. It helps keep bread whole and prevents finger burns. The method also works for toasting cherries and marshmallows, offering a simple, practical campfire aid.
Newly Weds Sergeant Transferred to Vermont
Sergeant John Burgers of the local Army recruiting staff, who wed Mary M Betts three weeks ago, left yesterday for Fort Ethan Allen Vermont on transfer orders. In New Haven he reverts to private since his sergeant warrant is valid only in the recruiting service.
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John Burgers
Army
Mary M. Betts
Courtland Street
Fort Ethan Allen
Vermont
New Haven
Burgess
Gloriously coloured brocaded velvet blouse and satin skirt
Fashion note describes a blouse of brocaded velvet to pair with a black satin crepe circular skirt and a Latin Crepe collar and cuffs. It offers practical Crepe options for sports, school, or business wear, with sizes from bust 34 to 42 inches and material yardage details for large sizes.
Coupon to order newspaper patterns and stamps
The notice instructs to fill the coupon with name address and order details for patterns at 15 cents each. It directs writing or printing the name clearly to avoid mistakes and to address the order to Editor Bridgeport Telegram. Enclose coin stamps when ordering patterns.
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Bridgeport Telegram
Democrats in Fourth to Have Card Party
A card party is planned tomorrow night at 1156 State Street under the Fourth District Democratic club. Miss Elizabeth Monks will supervise the event.
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Democrats
State Street
Fourth District Democratic Club
Elizabeth Monks
Good and long article on constipation and health
A health column argues constipation can contribute to hemorrhoids through straining and delayed bowel movements. It emphasizes natural remedies—proper diet, ample water, regular exercise, and routine habits—over laxatives, warnings against daily enemas, and notes improper eating and low vitality as common causes.
Our Children by Angelo Patri
A courtesy test scene follows Bessie reading and arguing with Bob at home. Minor disputes over light, status, and manners escalate as grandmother, mother, and siblings intervene. The prompt asks how many times Bess failed in proper courtesy that evening.
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Bess Miller
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Roy Vickers
Lment LIV
Cornboise
Mrs. Hallett
Seikirk
Eadward
Sedwayt
Norway
Whaling Activites
Margy
John Held
Laura A. Kirkman
Mrs. Cornelius Bee
Mrs. Beechmen
Mrs. Beeckman
Sergeant
Telegram
Evita
Royal 5
Copeland
M.M. H
Our Children
Angelo Patri
Eee
Bessie
Bob
Grandmother
Baste
Beselo
Bess
Boss
Bea
Beas
Mother
Paison
George McManus
Tim
Coary
By Percy Crosby
Sieger Bank
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