The Secret Drawer Murder in Dalstead
A London detective investigates the Dalstead murder of Ned Koteon found shot on the moor. Suspect Warden’s alibi unravels as Miss Highton reveals a hidden drawer containing the weapon and valuables, exposing a web of love, jealousy, and a concealed crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koteon
Dalstead
Courant
Chalee
Keteon
Betude
London
Belly Righton
Hs Pone
Nelly Righton
Dalian
Kona Warden
Dundon
Wardem
Miss Highton
Itval
Warden
Wes
Moe
Basses Kenuon
Yon Ravens
Hla Pont
Moetor
Ted Hort
Soo Hervelf
Giran
Teelen
Weve
Mylhord
Wrmsdorm
Bee Hantesd
Fragmented Tale of a River Carnival and Royal Notices
A lengthy, imperfect narrative fragment blends a chaotic river scene with reflections on Maxwell and Lucia Eulalia Garvie, then shifts to a montage of royal and social items. It references Queen Victoria era style items, Italian dancers, York’s dressing table, and a London Guardians note about a one-armed prodigy girl, interleaved with cabinet and royal observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rujoya
Polwuel
Bane
Ros
Boal
Hugland
Chancallor
Paris
Cavalierihen
Horiatinoki
Caralieri
Noway
Rome
Chantant
Milan
Coem
Faris
York
York House
Duchoms
Insbury
Homerton Workhouwm
Ethel Thoman
City of London Guardians
Ehaib
Eystem
Ite
Prmeot
Zabines
Quean Helens
Italy
Naples
Funoua
Aspe de Monte Villa
Victor
Victor Ematiue II
Monte Cristo
Daya
A Tur n at the Tub and a Mexican Birthday Tale
Fragmentary recollections recount a May day trip to Mexico to mark a birthday amid a river bend and adobe huts. A young narrator recalls encounters with locals, a desertion of games, and a lingering sense of danger as celebrations unfold along the rio. The piece shifts to a portrait of Handel and early music study, tracing his boyhood discipline, travels, and first operas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Magico
Rio Utara
Chihushus
Teefi
Shane
Thaiver
Jack
Abe
Laos
Eulalia
Autonio
Frederick Handel
Halle
Upper Saxony
Jadenburg
Boi Mosio
Handel
Mtharinst
Sauber
Hamburg
Bia
Almira
Fashion Notes on Fur Boleros and Sleeves From a Past Era
The article surveys fur boleros and short under sleeves in women’s coats, notes color trends like powder blue with white satin, and discusses velvet trims and various cloth finishes. It also delves into German military service, outlining compulsory and voluntary options, age checks, medical rejects, and the mix of old hands with new recruits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drusnmakorn
Aepond
Willews
Matrimonial Trends and Amber Fossils in Old Texts
The article discusses marriage patterns by age, noting higher marriage rates for women between twenty and twenty-five, with declines toward thirty and beyond. It also touches on widows as a prevalent factor in matrimony, then abruptly shifts to a study of amber, its origin, insect inclusions, and paleogeography, ending with notes on amber mining rights in East Premia dating to medieval times and government royalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Nburob
Abe
Hicy
Warden
Sbe
Jiwellery
Nod Kotesn
Avery
Bard
Tuwara
Mr. Weller
Gaia
Biea
Bec
East
Premia
The Tooth Sharpening Custom Among Selangor Islanders
An ethnological note describes a tooth sharpening rite observed by Dusky islanders of Selangor. A foremost dentist conducts incisor file work while a ritual helper chants to ward off demons, ending with oiling and polishing to complete the transformation. The passage also mentions a 24 hour day concept and a Greenwich time reference for standardizing time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Layette Atudenta
Skoats
Selangor
The Earwig, A Pest and Its Curious Powers
A detailed naturalist essay argues against earwig disgust and stories about ear invasion. It weighs evidence from antiquated natural histories and gardeners facing the fear of earwigs, noting their nocturnal habits, concealment, and impact on plants, while urging study of the insect over unfounded beliefs. It cites Kirby and others, questions whether earwigs truly torment human ears, and urges entomologists to focus on facts to help gardeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kirby
Drozens
Carwign
Emma
de Geer
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Dalavaan
Mms
Ieolor
Maos Bay
Ovur
Iinta
Jong
Ned
Walerd
Amd
Thareyoor
Moercy
Ty Bio
Lawainee Anset
Agtocio
Mio
Wardeoba
Loca Eulalla
Antonio
Garmenta
Thia
Siamonihe
Lucia Eulalis
Lola
Abapstral
Bagan
Maxwell
Howell
Lucia
Sonor
Oma
Mother
Wolves
Maxgill
Alice
Maxwel
Lucia Eulalia
Enor
Eulalia Garvie
Valdes
Ban Gondalups
Binaratia
Brown
Barrum
Brighton
Ells
Stella
Wille
Oman
Ladie
Chizchilla
Germany
America
England
Tenney Asche
Europe
Knieser
France
Chia
Pathar Land
Branca
Angland
Nemet
Tia
Alrady
Freiwillige
Eer Curry
Amber
Sho
Danny Tate
Hagen Hs
Greenwich
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