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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1924

Page

6

Pate Sandwich and Secrets at Sir Timothy's

Sir Timothy resists police pressure while sharing wine and pate with Francis and Francia. He taunts investigators, denies guilt, and questions an alliance with Margaret, Oliver Hilditch’s widow, as tensions over a planned marriage unravel amid dramatic accusations.

Timothy Francis Brerkin Scotland Yard Walla Sir Timothy Margaret Oliver Hillditch Oliver Hilditch Simeel Tam Geattlog Ledsam Francia Wong Buenos Aires Pieme Tiothy

Entangling ties amid Sir Timothy's schemes and a hidden case

Frances Ledsam and Margaret confront a clash with Sir Timothy Erast over marriage plans while detective Shopland probes a widening scandal. Rumors of a major crime loom as Wilmore’s disappearance spurs police interest, and a legal note hints at unidentified bodies from Wilson’s Lack.

Reginald Wilmore Francia Kymnasium Holborn Kensington Francis Wilmore Shopland Wainwright Timothy Erast Ledsam Sir Timothy Timiny Mr. Ledsam Timothy Brust Sir Oliver Hilditch Rhopland Franely Wilson

Murder mystery amid London crimes and a wavering love

A fragmented tale follows Lednam as he uncovers a murder plot linked to Margaret and her father Sir Timothy Brast. Dinners, alibis, and a missing Wilmore brother propel Lednam toward solving the case while rejecting a romance with Margaret. The piece blends intrigue with strained loyalties and a looming revelation.

Hillditeh Hill ‘Diteh Led #am Andrew Wilmore Mesta Hilditeh Alefe Adi Ledsam Ladwam Dhare Margaret Hilditch Oliver Sul Wilmore Bir Timothy Brast Wilma Lednam Sir Timothy Ledeaam Ladsam Ladsay Thames Ledsaam Shopland Francis Young Willmore Francia

Woman Declares Resolve in Proud Parental Exchange

A fragment from a dialogue captures a woman asserting independence and wit while addressing a father figure. The line signals a turn in pride and expectation, highlighting gendered roles and personal ambition within a historical conversation.

Magyar Superstition and Cribbage Oddities Mentioned

The piece notes a Magyar superstition that a woman craving salt at dawn marks witchcraft and urges denying the craving. It also records Jobo Aubrey stating cribbage was invented by Sir John Sucking, who allegedly lived 1002 to 1642, per his Brief Lives.

Francie Margaret Francis London Jobo Aubrey John Sucking

Weekly Menu and Dessert Ideas From Home Cooking

A miscellany of daily meals and occasional treats outlines breakfast and dinner ideas for each day of the week, plus a collection of light desserts and salads. It includes recipes for baked mackerel, fruit sponge drops, prune souffle, and a pineapple cheese salad, with notes on serving and presentation.

Parker House Rolla Jettuce

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Illips Oppenheim Oiarry Shenty Sir “Timothy Wrands Mr. Ledgam Margaret Haa Curzon ‘Street Margeret Cage Ledgam Foyers Er Kissex Minaree Kanelagh Lkely Marga Cynthia Hera Curzon Street Hedges Ranelagh Curzon Thuwby Mr. Wilmore Clarges’ Street Hatch End John Phillips Bedi Phillips & Bon Wardour Street IES Gi Thackeray
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