A Secret Passage Synopasis
Spalding Nelson hides in his great uncle Rufus Gaston’s apartments as mysterious noises and a “whine pere” alarm him. He distrusts the building super, learns Barbara Bradford’s similarly haunted flat, and uncovers a wall safe disappearance. He investigates rather than calling police while clues of blackmail and a past elopement emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Synopasis
Spalding Nelson
Rufun Gaston
Gastons
Barbara Bradford
Wick
Gaston
Barbara
Claire
Bradford
Bradfords
Nelson
Mins Kelly
Gorman
Sally Moore
Granddeck
Henry Kent
Moore
Jufus
Miss Bradford
Jim
Prist
Lofty Moore
Secret panel reveals hidden passage in Granddeck apartment
The narrator and Barbara Bradford discover a four foot thick inner wall with a concealed panel in the hall that opens into a hidden passage running the length of the corridor. They witness signs of a struggle and a gunshot from below, fearing discovery as they await detective Gorman and plan caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara
Claire Bradford
Mother
Claire
Mollie the Black Bear Recalls Park Adventure
Mollie the black bear narrates a park escapade after leaving her yard during dinner prep. She visits people on benches and a baby carriage, hoping for friendly encounters, but encounters screams and pursuit instead. She reflects on the rude reception and her return to sleep after the excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy
Mollie
Ike
Chinese Lacemaking Taught by Foreign Missionaries in Chefoo
The article notes lacemaking was introduced to Chinese women in the Chefoo district about twenty five years ago by foreign missionaries who hoped home based work would provide employment. Chi Hala Halen became the first area where lace production spread widely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorman
Barbara Bradford
Gaston
Miss Bradford
Lefty Moore
Granddeck
Sen
Chefoo
Chi Hala Halen
Time Measured by Candles and Joss-Sticks
The excerpt notes that the Chinese used water clocks and invented joss-sticks that burned evenly. It compares the joss-stick to a method attributed to King Alfred of England in the eighth century for dividing time and handling disputes, referencing his role as an educator and his use of tallow candies to mark time and allow complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
England
A Wholesome Laugh in Classroom Exchange
A playful classroom dialogue has a pupil confessing to laughing aloud by mistake. The pupil explains the laugh came from a hiccup and elbow mishap, while the teacher questions the intent and notes the moment of amusement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thane
Entonic and Batonic advertised as stomach remedies
An endorsement from C W Burton praises Eatonic. The copy explains Batonic and Entonic relieve stomach trouble by addressing acidity and gases. It urges readers with sourness belching indigestion or similar ailments to take Entonic tablets after meals and notes a small price with a druggist guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eatonic
C. W. Burton
Batonic
Also Mentioned on This Page
the House of Whispers
Jopyrigh
Wil
Bad Bear
Dr. Pierce
Invalids
Buffalo
N. Y
Kansas Orry
Palley
Orro Breeman
North
Hardesty Street
Holland
Denver
Jonas Brothers
Calo
Mitchell
Mercer Graham
Linger-Goff Motors & Supply CO
Miurtry
Piso
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!