Mystery House and the Kohinur Yacht Encounter
Tom Phinney boards the Kohinur for a secret cruise with a mysterious charterer. A dark mission unfolds around the House of Mystery at 1313 and 1418, Paige Carew’s disappearance, and a young woman who captivates Phinney as danger and intrigue mount aboard the yacht.
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Rudolph van Vechten
Powhatan Club
House of Mystery
van Vechten
Tom Phinney
Paige Carew
Tom
van Vechten i
Flint
Cal- Ha
Tom Ia
Jesale
Theodore van Vechten
Temple Bonner
Compton Schuyler
Max Willard
Devereaux
Bonner
Willard
John Callis
Callie
Brownlow
Miss Carew
Buddy
Mr. Flint
Phinney
First Buddhist Monastery in Europe Founded in Switzerland
The canton of Ticino hosts what is described as Europe’s first Buddhist monastery high above Novoaggio lake views. German born Kikkhu Nyanatiloka leads the order, aided by a German priest, a Burmese priest, and English and Dutch converts forming five monks in yellow robes. Authorities imposed no hurdles as the community planned no active propagation.
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Tom
van Vechten
Kohinur
Phinney
Europe
Ticino
Switzerland
Novyaggio
Maggiore
Lugano
Wiesbaden
Kikkhu Nyanatiloka
Ceylon
Nyanatiloka
Burma
Address Spelling Confusion Praises Child’s Clarity
A young boy insists on writing his address legibly with a playful prayer line. He lists blessings for others and concludes with "14, Ladyamith avenue Anrep" to ensure correct identification.
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Ladyamith Avenue
Premet Model in Taffeta Silk Draws Mixed Fashion Notice
The article critiques Premet's ta f feta silk model noting its clumsy look but acknowledges useful elements like plaid petticoats and reverses. It argues sensational design loses appeal without grace and predicts refined taste will dominate future purchases, with many imports failing to win approval.
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Premet
Footwear Crafted for the Dancing Crowd
The article describes satin dancing slippers and supportive footwear for the new dances sweeping cities. It notes careful last selection, moderate heels, flexible soles, silked eyelets, and ankle lacing with tassels. It highlights silk stockings, laundry care, and the shoe maker’s attention to neatness. Julia Bottomley.
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Sean
Loventa
Julia Bottomley
Coat Hanger Covering Ideas From Reused Fabrics
A guide proposes padding and covering a coat hanger with cretuune or chintz instead of Bik or ribbon. It suggests wrapping the hook with ribbon, twisting and winding, and securing with needle and thread. Rosette ribbons and sachet bags can add scent and hang inside garments for fresh odor.
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Powhatan
Mr. Mercer
Charlie Winnard
Mr. Brownlow
Pipe
Phin
Sage
New York City
Rocky Cove
Mr. Browntow
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