The May Day Mystery by Jim Hanvey author Cohen
A southern author and lawyer known for Jim Hanvey detective tales gains popularity. The May Day Mystery will run serially in these columns, highlighting Cohen's diverse writing career from civil engineering to law and journalism.
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Cohen
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Jim Hanvey
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Charleston
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South Carolina
Uruguay May Tighten Immigration Rules Further
Government sources indicate possible new limits on entry as the country weighs controls on labor and residency. Officials say policy aims to balance economic needs with social integration concerns.
Gems of Thought Verses and Aphorisms Digest
A compact collection of quotes on value morality and human behavior. Passages span Shakespeare Anon Finch Otway and other authors exploring wealth virtue and character with brief wry observations.
Young Eric at tea party sets example for others
A Boston Herald quip about a boy who was praised for good behavior at a tea party and wonders if he must keep it up at home. The piece riffs on pressured civility and parental expectations and hints at broader social talk about appearances and honesty.
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Eric
Boston Herald
Relative feud after aunt mourns cat death
A family dispute erupts as relatives accuse Jinks of poisoning a cat to gain favor with a wealthy aunt. The exchange notes mourning over the pet and suggests ulterior motives amid inheritance tensions.
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Binks
Asten
Brooklyn Eagle
Incomplete Quotations and Reflections on Courtesy
A fragmented collection of sayings and literary quotes on wealth, manners, benevolence, and social ease. The passage juxtaposes remarks about money, a new car, and everyday civility, citing Pope Johnson and Lord Chatham to illustrate social behavior.
Corner Musings on Gossip and Life’s Small Truths
The piece muses on gossip’s danger from a hint of truth, then shifts to playful observations. It notes young animals learn play naturally, children perhaps not, and that snowstorms excite all ages. It ends with thoughts on jewelry and a comedian’s growth through audiences.
Humorous Takes on Looks Manners and a Turk’s Birthday
The piece jokes that beauty attracts more than oxen and that pretty faces mask dull minds. It notes tact for women to talk and that a hating man lacks the right partner. It also mentions Azra Aga, the Turk, celebrating his 175th birthday with a circus in Scotland while traveling.
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Azra Aga
Scotland
Wise Words on Advice and Vanity
A collection of aphorisms on the dangers of vanity and the value of silence. The author argues that desire to appear clever hinders real virtue and that secrets are hard to keep when trust is lacking. It notes mutual deception in society and the ease of overlooking one’s faults.
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