Whispers Haunt Gaston House as He Vanishes
In a sixth floor Gaston apartment detective narrator probes whispers, notes, and a missing great-uncle. Mrs Burke confesses hearing footsteps from walls while Barbara Bradford acts as a wary ally. The narrator suspects framing and a mysterious blackmail plot as unseen hands tamper with money and entries.
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Everald Isle
Rufus Gaston
Barbara Bradford
Mr. Bradford
Bradford
Barbar Bradford
Mrs. Burke
Miss Bradford
Barbara
Sume
The Little People in the Gaston Apartments
Nelson Blynpels receives an invitation to dinner from Rufus Gaston and moves into the Gaston apartments with Barbara Bradford. Mysterious whispers and a missing pearl necklace trigger Nelson’s solo investigation as he uncovers intrigue tied to Claire’s past and a stab at blackmail.
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Nelson
Rufus Gaston
Barbara Bradford
Ame
Gastons
Gaston
Maine
Noelsen
Barbara
Wick
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Claire
Documenta
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Enter Gorman the detective TO BE CONTINUED
A fragmented narrative features detective Gorman in a melodramatic setup. The narrator plans a dinner with a friend's wife while the husband is away, leading to a tangled claim of dating and deception. The piece ends with a cliffhanger and shifting loyalties.
Value of Woods Compared to Coal
Investigations by the agricultural department show that one standard cord of well seasoned hickory oak beech birch hard maple ash elm locust or cherry wood is approximately equal to one top of anthracite coal. A cord and a half of soft maple or two cords of cedar poplar or bass wood are required to give the same amount of heat. One cord of well seasoned milled wood equals at least one ton of average grade bituminous coal.
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Agricultural Department
False claims spark a trench wartime fraud tale
A reader recalls being swindled by a claimed war veteran who instead worked in civilian gas pipe laying. The remark emphasizes the contrast between alleged front-line service and a noncombat occupation, highlighting skepticism about wartime credentials.
The Manchester Terrier Speaks Against Ear Cropping
A Manchester Terrier recounts a hard life and pleads for humane treatment. The dog condemns ear and tail cropping as cruel and unneeded, urges people to abandon stylish but harmful practices, and asks children and adults to protect dogs from mutilation.
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Manchester
editor ponders saving paper with double sided text
A playful exchange has an editor lamenting paper waste and a colleague suggesting writing on both sides. The editor resists accepting double sided stories, yet the humor hints at potential paper savings.
Eatonic touted as relief for stomach acidity and neuralgia
The ad claims R. Long recovered from torture of neuralgia and upset stomach through Eatonic. It urges readers to keep the stomach healthy, touts quick relief from excess acidity and gas, and recommends taking Eatonic after meals with a small price and druggist guarantee.
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Eatonic
R. Long
Oratorical Finesse in Town Debate
The committee chairs clash as a chairman urges a top speaker to introduce the audience while Senator Sorghum objects seeking balanced praise. He says he prefers a silver tongued orator over a stuttering speaker for the introduction.
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Senator Sorghum
Diamond Dyes Promise Rich Fadeless Color for All Fabrics
The advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as easy to use for any fabric including wool silk linen cotton or blends. It guarantees perfect results and notes a color card with 16 rich hues available from the druggist.
Clothes Make the Man and Equal Need for Clothes
A student suggests the saying All men are created equal applies to clothing needs. The discussion notes wealth and advantages shape dress, while Johnny argues everyone shares an equal need for clothes.
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