Duchess tests Richard Exon to marry Countess Brief
In a tense scene at Tracery the Duchess of Whelp probes Richard Exon about his actions to save the Countess of Brief and his love for Elizabeth. Exon insists he acted by his own light and seeks the Duchess’s permission to marry while she weighs a plan to make him a worthy match.
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Richard Exon
Brief
Old Harry
Elizabeth
Herrick
Raven
Return to Tracery and the Duchess of Whelp
After four days and a rough journey from Innsbruck I return to Tracery. The Duchess receives me in gray at her salon with papers including my letter and an endorsement as she smooths her features into a state of regal calm. She offers a restrained greeting and asks if I came for dessert.
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Winter
Innsbruck
Parish
Duchess of Whelp
Mud Lavas Rebuild the Ancient Town of Herculaneum
The article explains how mud lava from Mount Vesuvius buried homes in Herculaneum while leaving streets and a theater exposed. It notes Greek and Roman origins, later excavations by Austrians British and Italians, and discoveries of wood stairways doors and windows preserved amid ruins.
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Herculaneum
Hercules
Mount Vésuvius
Greece
Portland Oregonian
Herd
Laneum
Hetculane
Italy
Mount Vesuvius
Pompeii
Using empty cans for a decorative footstool
A reader asks for ideas to reuse empty cans. The article recalls a Victorian footstool with sand filled cans inside a red carpet cover. It praises DIY home decor and lists Mrs. Spears books 1 and 2 with step by step sketches and a free crazy quilt leaflet with purchase.
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Spears
S. Desplaines St
Chicago
Around the House: Handy Care Tips From Home
Simple home tips cover glove fit with cornstarch, refreshing coconut by soaking in milk, lemon water to remove fish odor from dishes, corks to prevent frame marks, cello tape to smooth rough edges, turning plant pots for even growth, hot iron to loosen rusty screws, and talcum powder to keep gloves fresh and sweet smelling.
Safety Talks on Pedestrian Walking Across Highways
A National Safety Council report warns rural pedestrians face high fatality risk walking along roadways. Most victims walked with their backs to traffic. Four tips include walking on the left, using a light at night, wearing white or light clothing, and walking on the road shoulder where sidewalks are absent.
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National Safety ,Council
25 Women Lose Ugly Fat In New York Test
A New York physician reports 25 women shed 286 pounds in 40 days using a simple plan. The regimen favors light fatty meats and plenty of fruits and vegetables, plus a daily half teaspoon of Kruschen in hot water. It claims no harm and promises health and weight loss with a six week supply.
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New York
N. Y
Kruschen
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