Corvet’s Sons Synopsis Reveals Mystery and Promised Vow
Wealthy Chicago magnate Benjamin Corvet hides a dark secret after a stormy interview with Henry Spearman. He seeks Constance Sherrill to promise not to marry Spearman, then vanishes. Sherrill discovers Corvet’s letter to Alan Conrad of Blue Rapids Kansas, who travels to Chicago amid agitation.
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Chicago
Benjamin Corvet
Henry Spearman
Corvet
Constance Sherrill
Lawrence Sherrill
Spearman
Sherrill
Alan Conrad
Blue Rapids
Kansas
Conrad
Alan
Westons
Coroyet
Sherrill Reveals Corvet Mystery and a House Key
Sherrill recounts Benjamin Corvet’s rise and sudden change, linking Alan to Corvet through past events and photos. He reveals Alan may be Corvet’s son and offers the key to the Astor Street house, noting the missing owner might still be alive and the clues lie in Corvet’s home.
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Spearman
Corvet, Sherrill
Corvet
Astor Street
Sherrill
Alan
Benjamin Corvet
Blue Rapids
Shep
Mr. Sherrill
University of Kansas
Mr. Corvet
Corvet heir mystery deepens at Sherrill mansion
Alan discovers a key and contemplates a hidden past as Sherrill’s circle hints Corvet may have mysteriously vanished or overlapped marriage. A late evening at the Sherrill estate leads to a formal dinner with Mrs Sherrill and Constance as a somber, revealing night unfolds.
Homelike Touches for Night Proper Window Drapery
Simple durable curtains regulate light without sealing in night air. Recommend white cream volle scrim swiss cheesecloth hemmed or hemstitched for washable drapery, with over curtains of colored or figured material for style.
Tanlac Helps Boston Woman Gain Eight Pounds in Two Weeks
Celesta Fell of 32 Prince Street Boston says Tanlac improved her digestion sleep and strength after two weeks of use She was weak and in distress from indigestion before Tanlac and now feels healthier and more energetic Tanlac is sold by all good druggists.
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Celesta Fell
Prince Street
Boston
Mass
Taniac
Tanlac
Bug's Eggs Incident Reported in White Town
Indianapolis News recounts Superintendent Comer of White Town schools taking figs his mother planned for cooking. A later exchange reveals he discarded the fruit after biting into one containing bug eggs, explaining he wouldn’t eat them.
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Comer
Whitetown
Philip
Indianapolis News
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Never Suspect It
A druggist based ad promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy for hidden kidney issues. A Life Insurance physician notes kidney trouble is common and often unrecognized, hindering insurance applicants. The ad offers sample bottles for ten cents and lists two bottle sizes at drug stores.
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Kilmer
Tough Luck Kindred Claims Life Insurance Lapse
A distressed wife argues over a life insurance lapse, insisting she has paid eight years without benefit. The scene centers on a tense domestic conflict linked to insurance coverage and financial hardship.
Allen's Foot-Ease for the Feet Advertised Powder
Offered as a foot soak and powder, Allen's Foot-Ease claims to relieve corns bunions and sore feet and prevent friction in shoes. It touts military use during the war and recommends use for dancing and breaking in new shoes.
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Allen
Army
Navy
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France
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Ois
Manistique
Mrs. Sherrill
Constance
H—I
Country Gentlemen
Square Deal L. & D. CO
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Miamt
Florida
Care
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614Th Avenue
New York City
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Norma Laboratories
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