The Silent Love Riddle of a Spy Voyage
In a tale by Chevalier William Le Queux a yacht owner Hornby is revealed as a fraud. Gregg uncovers a torn photograph linking Muriel Leithcourt to Elma, daughter of Baron Oberg, held in Kajana Finland. A deaf mute Elma is rescued after a perilous pursuit and a surgical fix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Ciars
William LE Queux
D-Rhoded
Gordon Gregg
Hornby
Lola
London
Gregg
Clinto
Dumfries
Muriel Leithcourt
Murlel
Martin Woodroffe
Woodroffe
Rannoch Wood
Olinto
Muriel
Armida
Elma Eath
Baron Oberg
Abo
Finland
Rannoch
Leith Courts
Hylton Chater
Plan to Enter River Bundles Escape Route in Forest
A Russian speaks of avoiding a four day detour through marshes by entering the river and landing ashore to reach a hiding place for a lady. He proposes tying up the boat and one man guiding along the bank while the other remains hidden. If danger arises they will move west to the marsh and follow its banks south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ever
Meneedemmaski
Gil
Nystad
Elma
Finn
Felix Estlander
Polushaite
Excelency
Felix
Finland
Michael Boranski
Escape from the Castle Sentry on the Russian Lake
In a daring escape, Elma and I wrest control of a sentry’s gun, Elina flees with the carbine, and the Finn aids our river departure. We outpace pursuing guards as the lake recedes into a growing mist and night shadows veil our escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uppingham
Elma
Finn
Elina
Escape Pursuit Through Finnish Forest in Gripping Narrow Escape
In a misty dawn escape, the narrator, Elma, and the Finn flee through dense forests after a night of pursuit. They inch toward safety, endure hunger and injury, seek hospitality from a wood cutter, and face police arrest as they near Helsingfors, with Elma's fate lingering unresolved.
Notable Irish Bull Sayings and Their Laughable Spirits
A collection of Irish quips and witticisms showing how the "bulls" were pinned on sons of the Emerald Isle. Highlights include a dumb talker remark, hereditary childlessness boast, and roguish lines by Sir Boyle Roche and Sir Bryan O Loghlan about verbal agreements and leather taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick
Mr. Smith
Bryan O’loghlan
Boyle Roche
Ireland
England
Audacity of Woman Spies at Paris Gare du Nord
A woman posing as English Miss Booth and accomplice Baroness de Rosen ran a charity titled For the Wounded and for the Refugees at Gare du Nord in Paris. Miss Booth was court-martialed and sentenced to two years imprisonment for alleged illicit communications with Germans. Baroness de Rosen, with no tangible proof, was ordered to leave French territory within 48 hours.
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Miss Booth
Baroness de Rosen
Gare du Nord
Paris
Soldier in Front Row at Irish Regiments Concert
At a town concert a Black Watch soldier sat before an Irish regiment private and his sweetheart. The girl examined the cap badge displaying St Andrew’s cross and the Nemo me impune lacessit motto. Patsy jokes in Irish English about the Latin and meaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Watch
Thellander
St. Andrew
Phwat
Patsy
Pat
Women and Sheep in Farm and Fireside Letter
A farmland inquiry notes why few women raise sheep. The author reports a 341 percent two year return with minimal losses, describes yearlings producing 14 pounds of wool in May, and compares costs and care with cows. The writer cites Lincoln and Shropshire breeds, nine of each, plus one cross, and mentions 12 acres of summer pasture and winter slover feed.
Asa and the Revival of Judah Under King Asa
The lesson reviews Asa’s reliance on Jehovah after victory over Zerah the Ethiopian, with Azarias delivering a call to seek God. It details Asa’s reforms by removing abominations, restoring the altar of Jehovah, and the people binding themselves to seek the Lord. It notes revival outcomes, renewed covenant, public sacrifice, and a lasting peace for twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xerxes
Abijah
Rehoboam
Jeroboam
Asa
Zerah
Azarias
Israel
Europe
Solomon
Jerusalem
God
Christ
Aga
Also Mentioned on This Page
Melnikoff
Helsingfors
Katana
Abe
Boranski
Emerald Isle
International Sunday School
A. x
O. BH. Sellers
Moody Bible Institute
James
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