Mystery House and a Penny-Dreadful in the Powhatan Distric
Ralph Van Vechten spots activity at the House of Mystery No 1318 across from the Powhatan club as Paige Carew vanishes. Tom Phinney follows connected figures, is captured, then freed with help from a sweet voiced girl. Detective Flint probes, a gold mesh button ties to Paige, and a yacht mission linked to Max Willard unfolds as danger looms.
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Ralph van Vechten
Delsure
House of Mystery
van Vechten
Tom Phinney
Paige
Carew
Tom
Yolow
Flint
Mr. Callis
Theodore ‘van Vechten
Wall Street
Man of Iron
Paige Carew
Lon-dan
Miss Cars
Mrs. Devereaux
New York
Tem Wile Bonner
Callis
Brownlow
Max Willard
Willard
Ill is opened and Delia returns with formal resolve
Ill. opened and Delia approaches despite Callis injuries. Tom urges caution as Willard prepares to board the launch. Delia resists, wonders about her danger, and asserts she can act if needed while planning to proceed with her errand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delia
Callis
Tom
Willard
Phinney
Delia Dash on a Troubled Downriver Mission
On the Kohinur a crisis unfolds as Delia persuades Mercer to escort her to town for privacy. After a tense return, she leaps from restraint to a distressed plea, carrying a wounded Callis and seeking immediate care aboard the yacht. Captain Phinney observes the mounting tension.
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Willard
Callis
Tom
Mr. Hewitt
Mercer
Delia
Phinney
Mr. Mercer
The Man of Iron Speaks On a Hidden Boat Mystery
Tom and Mer cer discuss a secret aboard a small boat linked to Callis illness and Willard. Willard claims medical knowledge while Tom doubts the situation as Molly reassures him Callis is improving. the crew awaits more details in a tense late night.
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Mercer
Callis
Rhie
Hewitt
Pelia
Tom
Willard
Jandin
Molly
Dela
Cherokee Cal Town Site Receives Patent Status
The historic town of Cherokee California, once a booming gold mining center with hydraulic mines, is about to become a patented town site as surveyors lay out regular lots. The government will recognize squatters rights and grant a patent for the entire town site. Once home to about 2,000 residents, the population has fallen to around 100.
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Cherokee
Cal
Orville
United States
Corps of Surveyors
Stuttering Cures and Prevention Methods for Children
The article discusses that while stuttering has no universal cure, early treatment can greatly improve or cure some cases. It advises checking for throat obstructions, teaching nasal breathing, avoiding triggers, ensuring fresh air and cleanliness, good nutrition, sleep, and mental training to build poise. It notes patient, combined effort by parents, teachers, and physicians. It also mentions 1,884 local labor unions in Canada.
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Frank A. Bryant
New York
Apple-Tree Miner Threat to Fruit Growers Across Regions
Orchard advisories describe the apple-tree miner a tiny leaf insect causing brown patches on leaves. Eggs hatch into caterpillars forming trumpet shaped mines, with two broods reaching maturity by September. Pupal stages occur in leaf mines, then moths lay eggs and die after a few days. Winter larvae lie in leaf silk throughout the season and fall debris cleanup is advised to reduce pests.
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United States
Canada
Study of Insects and Their Winter Habits
LL M Bennington explains where insects spend winter and how to destroy them. He notes many hide in eggs or larvae amid farm debris and old stalks, and urges early plowing to expose and kill overwintering stages. He describes cabbage worm chrysalis, tomato worm pupae, click beetles and wireworms, and promotes guarding ladybugs for pest control.
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LL. M. Bennington
Better Cultivation and Farm Record Keeping
Plain facts emphasize value of farm reading and record keeping. A farmer who tracks income and expenses gains an advantage over those who do not. Cultivating a garden and reducing store purchases could turn field products into clear profit.
Pasture Cows Need Bulky Grain Rations
When cows graze and receive little hay, their grain ration should be bulky. Use bran ground oats distillers grains beet pulp and brewers grains to add bulk when practical.
Get Rid of File and Spraying Rig Advised
An article urges buying a spraying rig to protect cows and fields. It notes the equipment is affordable and saves costs by preventing harm from pests or disease, arguing that delaying purchase is more expensive in the long run.
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Sharles Edmonds
Omvvet
Dia
John Callis
The
Claremont
Jessie
Kohinur
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