Tense Island Mystery Brings Sheriff Call and Accusations
On a foggy island, Lucile accuses a suspect of murder while the narrator contends with a strained relationship and mysterious phone silence. The group debates who attacked whom as the sheriff is urged to act and protect residents amid fear and confusion. A tense late-night vigil ends with the narrator sheltering in a lattice summer house and contemplating a dangerous future.
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Tucile
Alin
Perkiik
Ven Ifale
Kent
Cen
Huntingdon
Central
Baxty
New York
Lucile
Walt
Vide
Bopp
Lucis
Tootles
Lucke
Mrs. Green
Michael Arrogoff
Jules Verne
Tooties
Bia
Night Visitor Tries to Break In as Reporter Tries to Escape
A late night encounter unfolds when a newspaper man, seeking a big story, confronts a would be intruder at Green's cottage. A struggle ends with the intruder bound and the journalist seizing a coat to improvise a rope. The tale continues as Mrs Green’s abduction is hinted and a sheriff may intervene. Brontide sounds and regional names for explosive noises are noted in a separate science blurb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Green
Mr. Green
Green's
Freezone touted for quick corn relief in Cincinnati ad
An old advertisement claims Freezone instantly stops corn pain and lifts corn away without irritation. It promotes the product as a Cincinnati invention and urges readers to buy from their druggist for a few cents to rid feet of all corn types.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selig & Hny
Cincinnati
Bright office boy named Mike shocks Cleveland Plain Dealer
A Cleveland Plain Dealer anecdote recalls a new office boy, Mike Golinski, who quickly learns duties like stamping and sorting while curious telephones bring prank calls. The author notes rising interest as Mike answers and spells names, with no one on the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freddy Senior
Offhee
Mike Golinski
Red Cross Parade Draws Thousands in MIA City
A distant city Red Cross parade drew thousands including 15 000 white clad women. A featured speaker recalled a grand spectacle of washing while a nurse cheered the crowd. Also notes on Cure products and a theater scene with playful banter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minegapolis
Red Cross
Mia City
Lawdy
Nevah
Hfe
Everybody's Magazine
Acid-Stomach Remedy Promises Easy Digestion Relief
An advertisement touts a modern remedy named WAYOING to remove excess stomach acid and restore strength. It claims to soothe indigestion, improve appetite, and revive energy, urging readers to mail for a trial box and promising refunds if not satisfied. The pitch targets anxious, weak digestion cases and cites a Chicago address for the Kabaite Memoty Co.
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Drageiuy
Thors Tiany
Willek Teller
Tatonig
Kabaite Memoty Co
Gunther Bite
Chicago
War Hospital Diary Fragment Hits Brutal Frontline Truth
In Des Moines 1918 era notes a wounded soldier indelibly recalls shelling and care amid grim hospital ward life. The fragmentary narrative mixes casualty details with terse letters home and stray newspaper blurbs, reflecting brutal frontline reality and fading bravado.
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Frank R. Adams
Hauss
Sherif
Norti
Belgium
Popular Science Monthly
India
Barisal
Australia
Magle
Mike
Cuthura
Worfren
Boston
Matt
All Druggikts
Une A. W. Cole
Rockford
Ill
Hatton
Overiach
Elgin
Eastman Kodak
Aerica
Cis
Ellent
G. O. D. Tete- Arami
Locke
Germany
United States
Bax
W. Hh. Uy
Des Moines
Hellam
Lydia E. Pinkham
L E. Pinkham
Evice Herm
Lowell,Mich
Lydia E. Pinkhams
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