Ghostly Mirror Haunting Unmasks Housekeeper Conspiracy
Mrs. Blight seeks help from Harley and Rogers private detectives to unmask a haunted West Eighties home tied to Miss Emily Wine. A mirror serves as a doorway for a staged ghost led by Mrs. Pray and her actress daughter Miss Amy Pray, revealed by a hidden panel and disguise.
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Harley & Rogers
Mr. Harley
Harley
Rogers
Mrs. Bight
Emily
Mrs. Pray
Jane Pray
Emily Winn
Amy Pray
Mrs. Buight
Stogers
Amy
Heppelwhite Mirror Restored Beloved Neighbor Reward
Mrs Blight declines prosecution of Jana Pray and her daughter while Harley and Rogers pursue their search. Amy reappears during investigations and the Heppelwhite mirror now hangs in the office as a mute token of gratitude from Mrs Blight who had given a generous check.
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Jane Pray
Bitly
Jane
Jeaby
Mr. Rogers
Harley
Rogers
Marley
Mrs. Bight
Hartey
Mr. Harley
Life in a Submarine Detailed Operations
The article explains periscope use and risks for surface detection. It describes a seventeen foot periscope for partial safety and notes that shooting the periscope could trigger a fatal leak. It outlines submarine layout, dual rudders, motor sets, crew spaces, ventilation, and interior air cycles.
Telepathy debate questions mind reading power source
Edgar Lucien Larkin argues telepathy is purely theoretical, noting no law of mind is known and all claims require proof beyond doubt. He lists numerous purported mind phenomena as examples of possibilities then asserts scientific rigor must prevail.
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Marie Corelli
Edgar Lucien Larkin
New York
Awerdlenn
Teeth of the Ancients and Dental Jabs in Classics
The piece notes the scarcity of Greek and Latin references to toothache and dental care. It argues ancient authors rarely joked about tooth pain and cites Lucretius mentioning teeth only in rare moments, such as exposure to cold water or biting a stone in bread.
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Athens
Aristophanes
Lucretius
London Chronicle
Dear Harold Letter Shows Late 19th Century Matchmaking
In a sorrowful note, a woman asks Harold to burn notes of their romance after announcing her upcoming marriage to Mr. Anthony the next month. Harold replies promising compliance and adds a teasing request to burn his notes with the rest, echoing a curious courtship gesture from the era.
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Harold
National Wood Magazine
Education blends new facts with old experience
Education is described as adding new color to an adult mind, which mixes with existing knowledge. The fresh information is judged through the lens of prior understanding, creating a blend rather than a fresh slate.
Love and tragedy on the Jungfrau ascent in Grindelwald
In Grindelwald Swiss Alps a young American, Harvey, falls for Ada Rutledge during a climb toward the Jungfrau. A snowstorm traps the party, a rope breaks, and two climbers die while Harvey, guided by Mr Chidley, survives with rescue efforts revealing near misses. Rutledge later marries Harvey ending his mountaineering ambitions.
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Grindelwald
Wetterhorn
Schreckhorn
Finsterunrhorn
Elger
Monch
Siterhorn
Harvey
Interlaken
Scheldegg
Jungfrau Peak
Scheidegs
Lauterbrunnen
Warvey
Ada Rutledge
Ameena
Jungfrau
Do- Hye So
Bhin
Miss Rutledge
Perssons
Chidley
Marvey
Jungfran
Engelshiven
Chidlevy
Hey
Alpine Association
kWied
Switzerland
Kiugushnan
Ain Abyss
Chidiey
Rene
Onutter
Himi
Aul
Alb
I. Chidley
Una
Boa
Iain
Elurvey
Murvey
Mr. Chidley
Atrata
Crindelwald
Missa Rutledge
Cutting the Cables In Wartime Tactics
In wartime operations to sever undersea communication lines a cruiser maneuvers at right angles to the cable route using a grapnel with shears to cut the cable. A dynamometer signals when hooked, and a second grapnel later drags away the severed portion. Shallow seas use a cutting grapnel, while deep waters employ a non cutting device that merely tugs and snaps the cable, leaving ends distant on the ocean floor.
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Pearson
Selling a Masterpiece by Millet’s Angelus Sells at Auction
The Angelus by Millet, refused by Paris dealers, drew interest after Millet’s death. The Belgian minister paid 360 for the painting, which later sold for 32,000 six years after Millet’s death and then 116,090 to James F. Sutton, president of the American Art Association, in 1880.
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Amet
Order Nisi In Equity Sale Ratified By Circuit Court
In Caroline County Circuit Court order issued May 6 1915 to ratify and confirm the sale of property reported by Harvey L Cooper assignee unless cause shown by the Sunday of July next. A copy of the order to be published in a Caroline county newspaper four consecutive weeks before June 30. Report notes sale amount of 2025 dollars.
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Circuit Court
Caroline County
Harvey L. Cooper
Kemp Stevens
A. D
J. Kemp Stevens
Notice to Creditors in Caroline County Estate
Notice is given that T Wilson Annabal of Minma county Indiana has letters testamentary from the Orphans Court for Caroline county Maryland for the estate of Mary Rebecca Stewart late of Caroline county deceased. Creditors must exhibit claims with vouchers authenticated by December 6 1915 or be barred from benefit of the estate. Given May 1 1915.
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Minma County
Indiana
Orphans’ Court
Caroline County
Maryland
Mary Rebecca Stewart
Notice of Administration for George W. Breeding
The subscriber in Caroline county Maryland announces from the Orphans Court that George W. Breeding deceased has letters of administration on his estate. Creditors must exhibit their claims with proper vouchers by December 6, 1916, or be excluded from benefits. George Gilbert Breeding, Administrator, signs this notice dated May 7, 1915.
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Caroline County
Orphans’ Court
Maryland
George W. Breeding
George Gilbert Breeding
George W Breeding
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