Diamonds and Prophecy in the Mystic Circle
The narrator recounts a tense confrontation with Mrs. Delario over a psychic cult, diamonds, and a prophecy. A Duval jewel theft theory, spiritual masters in Tibet, and a planned seven gem ritual frame a clash of belief and deception as the narrator reveals the diamonds to Mrs. Delario and escapes with unresolved tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arenmer
Lhis
Mrs. Delarie
Crystal Sphere
Jamasary
Tibet
Frank
Chapter XV Ownership and a Diamonds Dilemma
A narrator reflects on a tangled plan involving Mrs Delario and a supposed diamond gift from Tibet. He contemplates telling monsteor of his choices as Billy arrives late, Claire returns to the scene, and the group maneuvers to reveal all from the beginning while Claire recalls Vevey.
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Claire
William
Billy
Monstieur
Monsteor
Clntrella
Monsieur
Ufe
Claire de Ravenal
Papa
Vevey
Cate
Cipher in Tissue Paper Drives Cold Trail to Paris
Claire recounts a plot to hide valuable papers, a cipher on tissue paper, within slippers or a bag, to flee to America. The father and Russian emigre danger loom as authorities search baggage at the frontier. The detective remains skeptical while piecing together Claire’s tale.
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Claire
Monsieur
Billy
Russia
Germany
Continus
Wis
Zever
Papa
America
Paria
Tran
Monsieur Monsieur
Mrs. Delario
Nanette and John Seek Housekeeping Amid Rising Prices
Nanette, a tired lodging house girl, faces higher rent and scarce food. John returns, shares hardship, and proposes moving to a small house with a garden to eat, live, and marry, blending hunger with romance as he confesses his long love.
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Nanette
John
Ike
Tom
Joh
Cascarets Sleep Aid Ad Claims Quick Relief
An advertisement promotes Cascarets as a cure for stomach upset and gas with promises of gentle, overnight relief. It compares them favorably to harsh pills and suggests stocking them for rainy days to avoid discomfort and digestive issues. The copy emphasizes low cost and sleepy working action.
Green's August Flowe Digestive Tonic Ad
An old advertisement extols Green's August Flower as a laxative remedy easing indigestion nervous dyspepsia and liver sluggishness. It claims benefits for stomach and intestinal purification and bile production, noting global sales for over fifty years and urging readers to try a bottle with no substitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N Avery
Spesdy
Green
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Never Suspect It
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root touted as a cure and preventative aid for kidney trouble, with druggists endorsing its healing influence. An insurance examiner notes many declinations stem from unseen kidney issues, while ads urge testing with a sample bottle offer and mention Garfield Tea for blood purification and relief from rheumatism and dyspepsia.
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Kilmer
Liferance
Dr. Elmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Cure for Catarrh
An 19th century style health ad claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine builds the system and drains catarrh by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. It warns frequent colds may become chronic and promises $100 for any case not cured. Sold by all druggists at 75 cents. J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. The greater the extravagance the sooner the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Bayer Aspirin Headache Remedy Ad Cites Package Directions
An old advertisement fragment promotes Aspirin for headaches from Bayer. It references a Bayer package and directions for headache and cold relief, noting the product as a mark of Bayer Manufacture involving salicylic acid ester chemistry and affordable pricing.
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Bayer
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Amer Ga
William Othatad
Betty Sven
hKroeke Parris
Paris
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Garfield
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