Fragmented Talk and Political Snippets from High Life
In High Life a puzzled exchange questions the Filptans separation while a mother vents over a child's neglect and Castoria. A demagogic aside mocks two plus two and Lippincott's magazine, followed by a cityward quip about New York money. Bishop Thoburn decries global ignorance, praising Indian invention, and Allam Bede teases Pittsburg with a Smoketown pun about washing away fired towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bede
Pittsburg
Minnesota
Chamber of Commerce
Photographer’s Studio Joke Sparks Odd Photo Charge
A humorous tale from a studio where a woman, with eight Uttie boys, asks for multiple pictures at a four dollar dozen rate. The photographer explains an extra charge for two photos, while the woman insists on placing the boy on her lap, likening it to street car behavior and prompting quiet astonishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uttie
A Brain Worker Praises Grape Nuts For Breakfast
A literary man testifies that Grape Nuts breakfast food improves mental clarity and energy. He notes digestion, sustained thinking, and brain function benefit from the product, contrasting it with other cereals and meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magez
Intrigue at Washington Embassy Ball Involving Miss Thorne
A complex tale of intrigue centers on Miss Isabel Thorne and Miss Janbel Thorne amid embassy dinners in Washington. Grimme investigates thefts, a kidnapping, and a shooting as diplomats face a widening conspiracy. Pietro Petrozinni is revealed as the killer of Sever Alvarez, with further revelations about aristocracy and espionage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Count di Roatnl
Maxsonger
Janbel Thorne
Campbell
Secret Service
Sanay Alvarez
Legation
Grimm
Miss Thorne
Pietro Petronni
Misa Tharge
Senor Rodriguez
Venezuela
Monsieur Baisserur
Blusive
Aisa Thorne
Pietro Petrozinni
Sever Alvarez
Prince d’Aprazil
Grimm Aanrce
Muscorione
Thorne Etd d'Abruzel
Mr. Grimm
Statue of Liberty
Governor's Island and Fort
Hamilton
Sandy Hook
A Whispered Conspiracy Shapes A World War
In a dim restaurant, Mr Grimm contends with Isabel Thorne and the prince as covert plans unfold. A sealed telegram hints at warrants and Washington intrigues while Grimm alone contemplates the cost of thwarting a global conspiracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuskania
Montauk Point
Isabel Fhorne
Pietro Petroaiini
Lustanta
Qamfpbell
Secret Service
Washington
Mr. Grimm
Treasury
Isabel Thorne
Pawin
Mia
Inventors Sought For Sliding Telephone Booth Idea
A New York feature fondly recalls a woman’s odd booth experience and a curious request. She describes two side by side boxes exchanging sounds and a man asking for numbers, while a door refused to yield. The piece muses on small farms and Handy solutions amid urban noise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Ife
Prejudice vs Health Motive in Constipation Cure
An appeal promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild, non gripping solution for chronic constipation. Citing testimonials from American families, the ad urges readers to try a sample bottle mailed free to homes in hopes of word of mouth endorsement. Local readers are invited to request a free sample via post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toglona
Caldwell
Mtr
Connolly
Onan
Cattle Well
Timo Neture
Daca
Mit
Sida
Tse
B. Caldwell
Washington
Mont
Successful Collector and the Bull's Eye Nine Shots Out of Ten
A vivid line of dialogue features a boastful collector named Lore and the sharp retort from Suremark. The exchange centers on a claimed knack for hitting a target, with a nod to confidence and streetwise bravado.
Physician Advises Cuticura Remedies for Eczema Cure
A patient describes years of dry eczema on the wrist and shin burning and itching. After ineffective treatments, Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills cleared the disease, with long lasting relief. The ad notes availability of free samples by mail and urges others to try Cuticura products.
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Lta
Irven Hutcheon
Mich
Mar
Boston
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Pettit
Fletcher
Lippincott’s
Gurpriaed
Chicago
New York
Thoburn
India
Isabel
By Jacques Futrelle
WM. Rotiner
Tan
Tee Sarin Wy
Charles Winthrop Rankin
Mgr. Grimm
Mias Thorne
Bullen
Philadelphia
Trenton
Jorney City
Lusitania
Ceae
Luritania
Missy Thorne
Sloan
Sloans Hock
Flovsea
Elise Dr. Ear
S. Sloan
Boston, Mam
Mannitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Lund
Nero
Enteriga
Tates Neariaed
Mantiohe Saal
Ewan
Albert Fron
Emation Avand
Mina
Tunavon
Glawn
Crtda
Bbc
Tamin Govermant
ET. Holmes
Jackson
Paul
Mita. A.M Mactechln
Seawer
Matetwe
Carter
Matheny
L.eTr
Blouxdlty
Evra Novoulor
Tir Piranesi
Orimmarce
Hida
Keane
Oly
J Thompson
W. L. Douglas
W.l.douglas
W.L. Douglas
Woodelt Ataia
Bjork
Brockton
Mass
Val Frank Qote
Thorpe! & Company
Aes City
Jewellers
Fourth Street
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