Murder and blackmail unravel in a tangled London drama
John Selkirk and Sedway face murder rumors amid a rival business feud. Ledway’s wife, JoAn Hallett, confronts family secrets as Sedway’s schemes unspool, a missing body surfaces, and police close in. A tense portrait of marriage, deceit, and scandal in Edwardian London.
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John Selkirk
Selkirk
Ledway
Colonel Varlett
Halletts
London
Mr Hallett
Edward Maren
Colonel Hallett
Sedway
Ray Reistows
Suifer
March
Joan
Henry Lodway
Electric pumping boosts oil wells gains and reliability
Electric pumping is rapidly favored by oil men for its cost efficiency and higher output. Operators note fewer shutdowns for repairs and a steadier production rate due to the consistent operation of electric pumping.
Cat care gift sparks city council review
Charles F. E. Hildreth, secretary of the city hospital trustees, filed with City Clerk William A. Pratt notice that the trustees favor a $100 bequest from Irving Wood of Boston for the care of a pet cat. The city solicitor advised the matter must be referred to the city council for acceptance or rejection.
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Maas
Charles FE. Hildreth
City Hospital
William A. Pratt
Irving Wood
Boston
Hildreth
Etiquette: Maid of honor color at evening weddings
A reader asks if the maid of honor may wear white when the bride is also in white. The columnist says the bride often reserves white, but the maid of honor may wear white if the bride wishes. more commonly a pastel shade is recommended to provide a colorful backdrop for the bride. The bride decides the color, balancing becoming tones for the maid of honor with the overall decor.
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Starlett
Joan
Hulleil
March
Mrs. Beeckman
Maid of Honor
Mothers And Their Children At A Church Supper
A reader notes that frosted cake should be carried on waxed paper raised by toothpicks to avoid frosting contact. Wrapping paper risks spoilage, so using toothpicks as a base prevents damage and leaves negligible holes that are easily covered.
Community plays for children grow amid urban grief
A plea for child friendly spaces surfaces in a mothers protest against crowded, unsafe streets. The column laments vanished children and urges new communities with block playgrounds, parks, pools, and play yards to nurture youth and ease mothers’ distress.
Parigilan styles for American women featured in patterns
Telegram Daily Pattern Service promotes newer Parigilan styles. Patterns manufactured by a major American company for off readers, with a one piece slip on frock pattern No 294 described. Fabrics include crepe de chine velveteen and satin in blue green black. sizes 16 years bust 56 to 44 inches. yardage for 36 inch and 40 inch fabrics listed. A new fashion and pattern magazine with fall and winter styles is available. add 10 cents for the book.
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New York
Cort
Cuta
Three Children Burned To Death In Pittsburgh
Five people perished in a house fire in Pittsburgh as Mrs Oales briefly left the room leaving two to six year old children to dress by an oil stove. The structure burned quickly with the three children trapped and killed. Local authorities investigated the blaze and identified a black resident as the owner. Fire officials reported immediate spread and tragic loss of life.
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Pittsburgh
Fall Dining Pleasant in Attractive Room
Marian Moore describes autumn dining as cozy and elegant, with amber wall brackets, fine china, and snowy damask tablecloths. The piece notes seasonal changes for fall including tucking away summer doilies and using full damask cloths for a savory dinner illuminated by candles and glow.
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Marian Moore
Dining room furniture to lift a home this fall
The article argues that dining rooms need characterful furniture to cheer a home and boost the hostess confidence. It favors a walnut yulta with burl panels for distinction and stresses chairs should combine comfort with visual appeal to match a fine dining table.
Health Notes Emphasize Teeth To Fight Rheumatism
A longshore of reminiscences about rheumatism ties tooth decay to health. Old friends recall rotted teeth and neglect, urging dental care from childhood. The piece argues periodical dental exams are as vital as medical checks and suggests extractions when needed to prevent systemic harm.
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Himan Teliga
Rious
Hangnall
Cleaning metal care tips from an old household guide
A 19th or early 20th century instruction lists cleaning methods for nickel pewter brass copper and antique finishes. It details gentle polishes using soap suds whiting rotten stone oxalic acid and oil pastes plus specific mixes for doorknobs antique brass and lacquered surfaces. It warns against harsh scrubbing on lacquered brass and offers safer alternatives for tarnish removal.
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Banares
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