Gentleman detective in Sunnyside intrigue
William Conroy, a cautious detective, is hired by Miss Hollender to uncover thefts at the Hollender Sunnyside estate. He suspects English guest Clifford, argues about fallen marriages, and uncovers a torn London letter revealing a motive. Conroy confronts Clifford, while Miss Hollender praises Conroy's discretion and hints at a hidden truth.
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William Conroy
Conroy
Gilbert
Hollender
Sunnyside
Misa Hollender
Miss Hollender
Master Hallender
Hallender
Willie Hollender
Lim Tom
Clifford
Mr. Hollender
Mr. Clifford
Mr. Mollender
Willie
Wille
Catford
Alward
Cilford
America
Manu
50 Clifford
Son
Snowy Side
Migs Hollender -Placigly
Tom Clifford
London
Miss AL
Villaut
Seeing Motion Pictures Causes Eye Strain Relief May Lie in Glasses
Many people cannot attend motion pictures due to eye strain and headaches. The Popular Science Monthly says properly fitted colored lenses such as amber yellowish green or amethyst can provide immediate relief. A subdued theater light reduces irritation and avoiding upward seating helps. with correct glasses most viewers can enjoy films without adverse effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secience
Inertia of Bodies Tricks with Cards and Checkers
A visiting card balance demonstration shows a penny moved with a flick of the second finger, leaving the coin undisturbed. A flat ruler makes a checker pile topple cleanly, and a paper pulled from under a water glass can be done safely on a smooth table without spilling.
Primitive Reptile Tuatara Survives in New Zealand Isles
The tuatara or tuatera, a near extinct lizard like reptile, remains only on rocky islets in the bay of Plenty region. It is the sole surviving member of prosauria, making it a living fossil. Former hunting for food has ended, and it is now protected by law in New Zealand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay of Plenty
New Zealand
Power of a River in Lawrence Mills
The Merrimac river powers more spindles in Lawrence than any other river in the world. Four hundred acres of mills employ 40,000 workers and produce 2,000,000 tons of woven fabrics annually, per the Exchange.
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Lawrence
Merrimac
Mutual Discontent at Clubwomen Dinner Debate
Two clubwomen complain about seating at a formal dinner. The first refuses to attend the grand occasion, claiming the committee assigns them to dull company. The second agrees, recalling a similar seating arrangement from the previous year.
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Grneua
My Valentine Memory and the Two Women in My Life
A man recalls a boyhood Valentine that shaped love dreams. He recounts two women Margaret Stanford and Lucy Tisdale, their distinct charms and influence on his life, and how his wife later guides him to marry Margaret. He reflects on memory, aging, and choosing a companion in later years.
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Lome
Valentine
Cupid
Belne
Margaret Stanford
Plutonictfriendship
Lucy Tisdale
Margaret
Ivey
Lucy
Nan
Taby
Cortsalt
Lor
Lacey
Ellente
Margarret Stanford
Rink
Wfe
Jon
Marsuret
Pana
Ehlid
Wasteful America Frugality Lost Art In Homes
A Life magazine excerpt laments wastefulness in the United States detailing household heat loss and food waste. It argues Americans squander time money and resources and urges immediate action to curb waste in homes and society.
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America
United States
Amerlcan
Turn About in Village Trade Stirs Laughs
A farmer brags of three pig litters worth over 100 dollars as the blacksmith sharpens a plow share. The farmer pays two dimes for the job, protests the 30 cent sharpening fee, and jokes about buying high priced park as the youth’s reply finishes the scene.
A Royal Superstition at Canterbury Cathedral
A Canterbury Cathedral article notes niches for statues of English kings and queens, only four remain unfilled, and recounts Queen Victoria’s refusal to place a statue amid a prophecy that England’s throne will end when all niches are filled. The piece also touches on peacock symbolism and a dialogue about names in class chatter.
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Canterbury
England
Victoria
Cour
Sugi
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Sati
Denton Journal
Ronard Uxtoin
Howard Fielding
Charles W. Hooke
Bill Smith
Smith
Bill Jones
the Peoples National Bank
Denton, MD
Albert G. Towers, Prest
Johnson
Cashier
Eidin
Ahi
Ouitaw
Corus
Sin
London Telegraph
The
Denton National Bank
Harvey L. Cooper
Prest
C. W. Hobbs
G. West
J. A. Trazzarke
Denton National
Hillsboro
Burrsville
J. Virgil Moore
Denton, Maryland
Footer
Footer’s Dye Works
Cumberland
Maryland
Goodsboro Bank
Gondsboro, Mp
Robert Jarrell, JR
James J. Ross
WO. Nenny
Kent County Mutual Insurance Co
Dover
Dhla Ware
Hay
Prezent
Carter & Deen, Agts
Irving Jones
Agt
Greensboro, Md
Alex. Noble, Agt
Preston, Md
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