The Recluse of Fifth Avenue
Peter Milman endures tragedy with stoic reserve as debts mount and his beloved Fifth Avenue home looms as a symbol of former privilege. He confronts changes in wealth and social circles while clues unfold about Hazen Brewer’s failure and a looming mortgage. Milman surveys his antique trove for meaning, wary of old foes like Herman Loddon.
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Peter MII
Lower Fifth Avenue
Snord
Peter Milmin
Hazen Brewer
Brewer
Petar Milman
Milman
Peter Milman
Sirewer
Peter Milinan
Loddon
Italy
Miewat
Hermon Loddon
Milmans
Herman Loddon
Milan
Taskane
Mitten
Herman Ledden
Ledden
Milan Cone
Hage
Peter Milian
Edmonton
Hla
Milian
Fifth Avenue
Milmon
Laden
Loddyn
Uezen
Murdhy
New York
Jn- List
Tve
Terman Loddon
Sneed
Mr. Milman
Peter Millman
South Carolina
Hepperwhite
Mulmans
van Sluyter
Come Sweet Home Song Attributed To John Howe Ard Payne
Readers debate whether John Howe or Payne wrote the number during debtors’ prison confinement or while penniless in London. The author, while yielding low spirits from a dull October, recalls a happy childhood, and the tune was inspired by a penitent girl’s song in Italy, with composer Harry B. Bishop creating the air that fits the verse.
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John Howe Ard Payne
London
Easthampton
Italy
Harry B. Bishop
Kausag City
Star
Folly of Fashion and Civic Strain in Early England
A Tiberty article by Vrene rick Tisdale notes extreme padding of men’s garments in England under the Eighth, citing a Parliament bench for fainting dandies. It contrasts with a humorous claim that America’s citizens own 80 feet square plots beyond Yellowstone Park, suggesting absurd land sizes.
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England
Vrenerick Tisdale
Tiberty
Portable That Is OK for Camping Radio Set
A compact guide describes building a light portable radio for camping. Using two dry cells and regenerative circuit, it emphasizes small, foldable loops, a three circuit tuner, and high impedance headset. Plans detail tube types, resistor values, condensers, and a suitcase mounting for easy trips.
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Necengary
Antenna Switch Aids Volume Trims in Radio Sets
A handy inexpensive device lets operators change the electrical length of the aerial by inserting a fixed condenser in series with the antenna. This allows tuning around interfering stations and boosts or reduces volume as needed. The setup uses a miniature single throw switch mounted on the condenser, costing about 35 cents, to switch between direct connection and condenser-assisted operation.
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Aingle
Radio News
Cleaving Crystals Cleansing Method Described
A method for cleaning a crystal involves placing it in a smell bottle with ether. Shake vigorously and remove the crystal with tweezers. If necessary a second cleaning restores normal strength, returning the crystal to its proper sensitivity.
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Wyndham Martyn
United States
Peter
Sid Multan
Benjamin Milmain
Wim Uherry
Agron Barr
Mumiltun
Yellowstone Park
Amorticas
Hood Astrakan
Radio World
Hiood
Cary
Goa
Monarch
Reid, Murdoch & & Co
Bobby
New York Telegram
James S. Kirk & CO
Chicago
Londonderry
Nova Scotia
Bellangave’ Ic
IND
Haarlem
Dzas
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