Mystery of the Brief tower and the Virgil family secret unfolds
Richard Exon befriends an ailing nobleman who claims to be Rudolph Virgil of Brief. A hidden tower, a kidnapping plot, and a race to expose Ferdinand's forgeries propel Exon, Elizabeth, and allies through danger as police close in on Percy Virgil and the conspirators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Exon
Matthew Gering
Gering
Rudolph Elbert Virgil
Brief
Ferdinand
Exon
Percy Elbert Virgil
Inskip
Winter
Percy
Hhy Chance
John Herrick
Herrick
Brenda Revoke
Raven
Percy Virgil
Elizabeth
Virgil
Max
Tower Break In at Brief Castle Ends In Suspense
In a night raid, Elizabeth and companions attempt to access the unoccupied Brief tower to uncover a hidden secret. Richard Herrick climbs a tower cage using a barred window while planning to signal if he finds a way, as the group seeks a weapon to expose the real Count of Brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
House of Briefs
Percy
Brief
Herrick
Brenda
Madame Revoke
Elizabeth Virgil
Raven
Belvedere
Richard
Man Steals 100 Foot Chimney for 150 Dollars in Essex
Arthur Sayers from Channing Town Essex confessed at Romford petty session to grand larceny by chimney owner Maj. Branfill. He dismantled the 100 foot tall brick structure brick by brick, made three loads, and sold the pieces for 150 dollars. He claimed the chimney was in danger of collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon le Petit
Victor Hugo
Notre Dame
Channing Town
Essex
England
Arthur Joseph Sayers
New York Times
Romford
Maj
Champion Branfill
Sayers
Scotland Yard
Air Spaces in Eggs Aid Development of Embryo Chick
The air space in eggs aids chick development during hatching. The air sac enlarges during incubation and the chick’s head aligns with the large end at hatching. The U S bureau of animal industry cites formation by contraction of egg contents after laying and notes hen body temperature near 107 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Bureau of Animal Industry
Pretty New Work Clothes for Busy Women and Girls
Two new sewing patterns offer easy to make outfits for home and school. The House Dress for Large Women emphasizes comfort with ample armholes and a slim waist, front fastening, and a v neck. The Jumper Dress for School Girls features a tiny waist and fixed straps with multiple blouse options. Pattern No 1623 covers larger sizes. No 1520 covers children. Fall and Winter Fashion Book now available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Wacker Dr
Chicago
Bell Syndicate
WNU Service
Answers to a Quick Questions Round from 20th Century Quiz
The set asks ten trivia queries on money lucre ancient languages and architecture. Topics include why money is called lucre, a large US county spanning several states, origins of chicken a la king, ancestral worship in China, a European bone city, record highs in US temperatures, wreath counts on memorials, whether Shaw is a musician, Latin's decline as a spoken language, and sister ship sizes of Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
New Hampshire
New Jersey
Delaware
Rhode Island
Europe
George Bernard Shaw
London
Unknown Soldier Ceremony Decorated Daily in DC
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is adorned daily with wreaths, often multiple on the same day. In other items notes include a 134 degree Fahrenheit record at Greenland Ranch California and a claim that Edward VII created a dish recipe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Bernardino
Calif
Edward VII
England
Leningrad
United States
Greenland Ranch
Los Angeles Man Loses Suit Over Enormous Damages Claim
Big money figure pathos circulates as George Joseph Grossman sues in California Superior Court for 20 septillion etc. dollars to seek damages for property dispute. Judges dismiss the suit, saying there is not that much money in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Joseph Grossman
Los Angeles
Calif
Superior Court
American Magazine
Collier’s Weekly
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Dornford Yates
Chapter
Lady Elizabeth
Garfield
Garfield Tea CO
Dept
Brooklyn
N.Y
Ag Western Hospitality
Shirley-Savoy
Shirley Tavern
Shirley Garage
J, Edgar Smith
KE Walton
C Bennett
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