The Mazaroff Mystery Chapter XI Continues
In a tense hotel scene Maythorne and Corkerdale dispute Miss Merchison’s account of a kidnapping. Corkerdale accuses Mrs Elphinstone and Murdoch, while Maythorne remains calm awaiting further questions as a waiter summons Mr Cottingley by phone.
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Maythorne
Sheila
Mrs.Elphinstone
Mrs. Elphinstone
Mr. Elphinstone
Miss Merchison
Corkerdale
Mr. Maythorne
Cottingley
Mr. Flost
Murdoch and Musgrave Arrested After London Pursuit
In a late night capture at Waterloo, Alison Murdoch and Mrs. Musgrave are arrested on suspicion of Mazaroff and Bownas cases after Cottingley, Maythorne, and detectives covertly orchestrate the takedown. The two women are found with Mazaroft and Bownas possessions. Murdoch unveiled as Alison Murdoch. The pursuit ends with Mrs. Elphinstone’s role clarified and renewed engagements hinted as the case closes.
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Holt
Maythorne
Woodcock
Cottingley
Alison Murdoch
Mrs. Musgrave
Muazarofts
Tvere
Mazaroft
Alison
Murdock
James Bownas
Shorts
Elphinstones
Mazaroff
Bownas
Europe
Corkerdale
Sheila
Manners
Criticism of Feminine Dress in Early 1900s Health Advice
A 1901 health article in a women’s magazine denounces restrictive dress as a blocker to health for society women. It warns against heavy undergarments with low necklines, urges cold baths for neck and shoulders, and suggests corset measurements to limit hip expansion, citing Ueland in the Saturday Evening Post.
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Woman's Magazine
Srenda Ueland
No Identical Bible Chapters in Common Sayings
Pathfinder Magazine notes that no two Bible chapters are exactly alike and cites the close similarity between Isaiah chapter 37 and Kings chapter 19. It asserts many portions are duplicated but emphasizes that no two whole chapters are the same.
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Pathfinder Magazine
Moles Dig Swift Tunnels With Spade Like Paws
A description notes moles dig rapidly using spade like feet and a single animal can tunnel over 200 feet in a single night, illustrating subterranean efficiency.
A Lingering Query on Dingus and Doodad Compared
A mused line questions whether a dingus resembles a doodad more than a thin gumbob like a gadget in playful philological debate. It ponders word sense and classification, hinting at linguistic humor.
Expedition to North Pole Submarine Faces Trouble
A tentative note speculates that an underwater North Pole mission may encounter serious problems. The text hints at potential difficulties or risks awaiting the submarine crew during the icy expedition.
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North Pole
Prisoner of Hope and a Green-Good Luck Letter Scheme
A fragmented line hints at crowded hospitals and a case involving a man who begins a chain of good luck letters. The item suggests social concern over overcrowding and a quirky personal scheme impacting others.
Amateur Press Coverage Sparks Debate on Professionalism
The remark questions whether paid articles by hobbyists compromise standards, suggesting that even informal writers can influence perceived credibility in the press. It highlights concerns about ethics, transparency, and accountability in media work.
From Garden Gaffes to Industrial Oddities in 19th Century Snippet
A naturalist crosses cabbage with asparagus as a joke of horticultural misfires. A ten ton caterpillar tractor is touted as the latest big product, while a European gun works shifts to steel false teeth. A young husband muses on old fashioned horse weight biscuits and a city thief’s rural envy appears. The Surrey inn name The Jolly Farmer is noted.
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Europe
Surrey
England
Go West, Young Man Phrase Prompted Departure
If young men then were as they are today we suppose the youth to whom Horace Greeley said Go West young man immediately set off for Europe in a cattle bout.
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Horace Greeley
Europe
George Washington and the spelling beetle of his letters
A playful note on George Washington often spelling cat with two t s. The remark frames spelling bees as not his strongest arena, contrasting his letters with the contest.
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George Washington
George
Reward for arrest and conviction in bounty fund case
One hundred dollar reward offered to any individual not a regular officer of the law for the arrest and conviction of anyone collecting bounty funds illegally tied to the Madison National Forest Sheep Growers Association.
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Madison National Forest
Growers Assn.—Adv
Reward Offered for Sheep Thieves and Camp Robbers
The Madison National Forest Sheep Growers Association offers a $250 reward for convicting any sheep thief and a $100 reward for convicting any camp robber.
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Madison National Forest Sheep Growers’ Association
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Irwin Myers
Alfred A. Knopf, Inc
W.N. OU. Service
Murdoch
Marthorne
New Zealand
New Zealand Shipping Company
Cockspur Street
Southampton
Waterloo
York Road
London
Harrow Road
Mr. Holtean
Ter
Flanders
Richard McCarthy
East Granite
Butte, Montana
Leggat Hotel
Butte
Alex. Leggat
Mer
R. D. Curry
Lewis & Walker
Emelier
P. O
North Wyorting
Butte, Mont
M. Paumie
Galena St
F. H. Bimrose
Annabel Desmond
W. J. Romersa
Hughes & McCaleb
Land Office
Pearl I. Smith
Dillon
Montana
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