Mysterious Marks Deep in the Forest Keep Dick Branton Secret
Bill Green trails Dick Braton through darkness as they study a puzzling inscription on a cottonwood tree. Dick argues the markings hint at a deeper clue, while Bill plans to consult the angling teacher to uncover the meaning and exact revenge if needed.
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Puzzle Map Points to Deacon’s Place in Horse Theft
Bill Green and Wayne discuss a mysterious inscription on a cottonwood tree allegedly made by Dick Brayton. They treat the mark as a cryptic map guiding future horse thefts, with Brayton possibly the ringleader and a “Number One” signature. Tensions rise as Deacon Snyder’s horses disappear and crowds demand swift justice.
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Lamp bulbs as weapons in midnight burglary tale
A South Side man recalls arming himself with incandescent bulbs after a 3 am burglary attempt. He hurled bulbs at the intruder, which exploded like a flash and alarmed the neighborhood, while the burglar fled amid the shattering hits. An electrician explains the vacuum air rush causes the boom.
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Long Letters by Phonograph From Portland Father and Son
A Portland man whose son is ill in Colorado sends a phonograph to the boy. The son records a 500 word message and mails it back to his father for 5 cents. The exchange preserves tones and makes a heartfelt voice letter.
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Whisky for Smokeless Powder in Britain Fact
The British Government used 124000 gallons of corn whisky last year for smokeless powder production. An unrelated local quip about an old hen and sunset closes the note.
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