Short Stories Devereux's Burglar Engages in Night Encounter
Dr. Larry Devereux, a compassionate East London physician, confronts a desperate burglar in his study on Christmas Eve. A tense standoff reveals the burglar’s motive linked to a dying man named Wingold Horton and a past betrayal tied to Mary Trentham. The burglar flees as a tragedy unfolds on Christmas Day with Horton’s life at stake.
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Larry Devereus
Jack
Duey
Devereux
East London
Annte
Larry Devereux
Dr. Devereux
London
Critle
Hampstead
Drelaes Graten
Tim Restinas
Syea
Daverpur
Trapper
Devereix
Ieee
Viru
Horton
Mr Horton
Horton Han
Deverenr
Simon
Burelur
Wingold Horton
Fate
Gruffle
Tito
Wingald Horton
Witners Box
Tam
Jared
Sim
Mary
Mary “Trentham
Waingold Horton
Toleet
Lena
Hianess
Ake
Mary Trentham
Jet
Viitar
Nave
Dudley Horton
Fonce
Beig
Bis
The Man Who Walked Up The Road
In a village near a manor house the last of a long line returns after years abroad to reclaim his home. A telegram reveals the master has died in a city hotel, yet his ghostly walk along the remembered lanes rekindles old tales, fears, and gossip as villagers recollect his youth and the place’s odd new mansion.
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Death
Jess
Ghosts and tragedy entwine with a haunted house tale
A narrator recalls a family tragedy tied to a particular house and its resident ghost. The place is described as incomplete without the spectral presence, emphasizing a haunting atmosphere and unresolved sorrow surrounding the family.
Remarkable Song Success for Dorothy Brunton in Keep Me in Your Heart
Dorothy Brunton’s Keep Me in Your Heart hits popularity with simple verses and chorus. Lyrics by Claude McKay, music by Andrew MacCunn, selling fast in Sydney and Perth. Albert and Son, Ltd distribute 2 edition with color portrait, price 2/-, Australia-wide orders via Perth box.
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Dorothy Brunton
Claude McKay
Miss Branton
Andrew MacCunn
Messrs
Albert and Son, Ltd
Misray-street
Perth
Miss Brunten
Miss Brunt
Household Christmas Preparations and Kitchen Tips
Practical guidance for holiday cooking and cleaning from trimming a turkey to stuffing options. Instructions cover giblets, removing turkey organs, trussing, aging, and two days prep. Also includes tips on making bread stuffing, rice water, lemon juice for baking, and gentle baby care and fabric care tips.
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Rey
Mother’s kisses a universal remedy for all ills
A 19th century home guide extols mothers kisses as a cure all for bumps, bites, sunburn and many ailments. The playful text outlines making goose stuffing and a pretend turkey from macaroni and nuts, praising the comforting power of a mother’s touch as an unfailing remedy.
Fun With A Camera Helps Youth See A World New
Nearly every family has a camera enthusiast and should encourage him. Young people learn to use a camera, study poses, and take snapshots. They become attuned to beauty in everyday scenes and gain enjoyment, education, and health from camera use.
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Baby
Snake bite precautions and tent safety tips
Mr Macdonald offers advice for campers anxious about snakes in tents. He urges careful site selection and a clean tent floor, notes snakes have a faint scent and may intrude near ant beds, and suggests wearing patties or leggings. He advocates basic first aid, warns against delaying treatment, and explains venomous bites show two puncture wounds.
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Macdonald
Lauder Brunton
Baffling Exchange Over A Star And Rain
Tommy boasted at the nursery window that a distant star was bigger than the world. His sister retorted that it could not keep off the rain, leaving the boast seemingly ridiculous in a humorous home scene.
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Tommy
Pogey Dialogue Fragments From Curious Child
A chaotic dialogue fragment shows a child asking about the Dead Sea, the Zeppeling start, and the war ending, with a parent replying that he does not know. The text reflects a scribbled exchange with repeated questions and uncertain answers.
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Pogey
Dead Sea
Peggy
Beguy
A Grim Seaside Bar Exchange Ends With Sharp Guess
A grimy man enters a seaside cafe and questions the type of bar. The waitress responds with a witty exchange about the meaning of a bar, implying a liquor bar. The moment ends with a puzzled chuckle as the man clarifies his intent.
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Eaid Ree
Tally
Wills
Cheap Shave Hints From a Shabby Stranger
A fragment from a local column describes a shabby stranger at a barber shop who proposes a penny per side of the face. The barber plays along, inviting the man to sit and choose which side to shave, while patrons watch with amused doubt.
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Wesson
Dr. Devereur
W. J. Clarke
Nelson
Turkey
Yvonne and
Yvette
Zne
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