The Human Sphinx Meets Riverbank Friends at Crane Estate
John Crane a Wall Street financier known as the Human Sphinx hosts a reunion with Simon Judd and William Dart at his Westcote home. The scene opens with Norbert delivering a message about a guest room as Crane guards his private life with measured restraint.
Cast of Principal Characters in an Amazing Mystery
The story centers on John Drané known as the Human Sphinx with BO West as radetat acons and The Girl. Robert Carter stars as her sweetheart with William Dart as The Undertaker Simon Judd. Dr Blessington is the family doctor Dick Brennan is a detective and the Drane household includes servants.
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Rascal
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Simon
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Dart
John
Kansas City
Simon Judd
Iowa
William Dart
Mr. Judd
Mr. Drane
Poe
John Drané
BO West Radetat
Robert Carter
Blessington
Dick Brennan
Long Island Day Sheds Light On Drane Estate In Westcote
On a brilliant Saturday in Westcote, the Drane estate, valued by brokers at about a hundred thousand dollars and once costing thirty five thousand after improvements, sits under a painted mansard roof. John Drane, in apparent ill health, sits on the veranda while Norbert the houseman serves milk and sandwiches as Amy plans tennis with Miss Carter.
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John Crane
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John Drane
Norbert
Drane
Amy
Ciane
Carter
Deaths Classified by Cause in Public Health notes
Public Health Service states deaths from diseases are natural causes while deaths from accidents or violence are categorized separately. The guidance clarifies how classifications impact public records and reporting.
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The
Public Health Service
Homemade Sealing Wax Mixture for Stamps
A simple method uses equal parts shoemakers wax and resin melted in a pan over hot water to yield an acceptable sealing wax and prevent scorching.
Lost Enjoyment From Books Diminished Power to Enjoy Life
A brief opinion notes that neglecting books limits a person’s mental needs and enjoyment of life, suggesting a wide loss of potential intellectual enrichment. The quote implies a reader’s power to appreciate the world is reduced when books are ignored.
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Earth
Ile
Advantage in Marriage Shorter life among bachelors in England
Married men live about four years longer than bachelors in England, a convention of life insurance actuaries was told. The finding was presented to a conference noting the health and longevity benefits of marriage as a factor in actuarial calculations.
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England
Emancipation of Money Business Tied to Politics
A student of moneypanies in the American Magazine argues finance has become emancipated from politics. The piece examines shifts in market influence and economic policy, suggesting monetary matters now operate independently of political control.
Human Body Specific Gravity Varies by Part
The article notes that all solid body parts have a weight heavier than water and that the specific gravity changes depending on which parts are considered.
Headquarters Language Ambiguity Across Singular Plural
The note discusses how singular and plural forms of headquarters differ in meaning. It explains usage where the main HQ is in Chicago while headquarters are being established in several countries. The guide highlights verb agreement and regional variation in phrasing.
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Chicago
Unpopular Cargo Tt Handles Perishable Bulbs on Steamship
The report claims Frolland bulbs are among the most perishable commodities shipped by Steamship Hines. They demand special handling, stowage, ventilation, and unloading to ensure proper preservation during transport.
The Cow Laughs At Locomotive Car Remains
A Louisville Times line jokes that a cow would find it amusing to watch a locomotive pass with the remains of an automobile hanging on a contraption once designed to catch her.
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Louisville Times
Curtis at 24 as Vice Presidential Hopeful in Shawnee Kansas
Curtis, age 24, stood as a Republican candidate for Vice President during his tenure as prosecuting attorney of Shawnee County Kansas a record that endures.
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Erbert Hoover
Dawes
Evanston
Shawnee County
Kansas
Gold in Golden Sands on New Zealand West Coast
Black sand containing gold is found after every westerly wind on parts of the South Island west coast. Many locals earn a living by gathering the sand at low tide and washing it to extract the gold contents.
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South Island
New Zealand
Memory and Genius Quote
A short quotation from James Russell Lowell on memory and genius notes how memory shapes thought. It links memory to accumulated genius and mindful recall.
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James Russell Lowell
Foley Pills Diuretic for Kidney Pain Relief
An advertisement touts Foley Pills Diuretic to regulate kidney elimination and alleviate backaches rheumatic pains and swollen joints. It claims guaranteed satisfaction and urges purchase from George M. Gosman successor to Potts with Adv dated 22-26.
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George M. Gosman
Potts
Adv
Reward Offered for Sheep Thief and Camp Robber Convictions
The Madison National Forest Sheep Growers' association offers a $250 reward for the conviction of any sheep thief and a $100 reward for the conviction of any camp robber.
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Madison National Forest Sheep Growers’ Association
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