Mystery Carney Croft Chapter X1 Continued
In a tense scene MacArdel subdues Jenks and questions Ware and Mabardel about ghost tricks and recent strange events at Carney Croft. Jenks collapses in fear as phantoms reappear and a widow steers reactions, while MacArdel promises to uncover the deeper plot and lock the guilty pair away for the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenks
MacArder
Mabardel
Carney-Croft
Mac-Ardel
MacArdel
Ware
Mrs. Bruce
Second Note Deepens the Ghostly Plot and Blackmail
In the library MacArdel binds Jenks and suspicions rise as the widow and Jenks vow secrecy under threat. A cryptic note hidden by the widow warns Miss Carney to stay away or more spectral appearances will follow, deepening the danger as Ware and MacArdel debate evidence and escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacArdel
Jenks
MacArden
Mac
Macardet
General Interest Items Highlight Local, State News
A wide ranging Iowa round up reports a death in Boone, a roof blown off a Milwaukee car loaded with furniture, multiple deaths from heart disease, a scandal confession by a former mayoral relative, a bank defrauding claim, a judge’s sentencing for seducing a niece, and town celebrations. Also noted are a Guthrie Center fire, Avoca editor Dennett's pneumonia death, a large lake boat launch in Clear Lake, Modale bond issuance for a new school, staff moves at Marshalltown Y M G A, and Elks band planning for Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Gress
Boone
Milwaukee
WW. L. Smith
Northwestern
Clinton
Berg
Dubuque
Mason City
Owoe
Atlantic
Fred Tismer
Tismer
A. L. Dennett
Avoca Tribune
Avoca
Dennett
Clear Lake
Dodge’s Paint Park Company
Oshkosh
Modale
Board of Regents
2. A. Schroeder
Marshalltown Y. M. G. A
Ed Rule
Des Moines
G. F. Kay
Kansas University
Sam Belding
Alexander McMowan
Frank Cincehaugh
Ft. Dodge
Philadelphia
Grand Lodge
Jowa
Elks
Towa
Glenwood
B. Eyans
W. Wilby
Waterloo
Dé. A. Fitts
Ottumwa
B. F. Rebkof
Grand Recorder
H. Michelstetler
Sioux City
Sioux City, Grand Receiver
W. S. Quelle
Davenport
Grand Guide
Adam Carlyle
Audubon
Grand Inside Watch
A.C. Murphy
Grand Outside Watch
State Board of Health
Byers
Creston
Roberti WcGinnis
Worn to a Skeleton Restored in Two Pennsylvania Towns
In Elkland Pennsylvania Charles N Preston recalls a drastic illness three years ago with fatigue weight loss thirst and sugar in urine. After using Deans Kidney Pills he recovered fully and regained weight. He credits the medicine with rapid improvement. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Mia
Charles N. Preston
Elkland
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Siamese Preference Against Walking and Home Starch Uses
The Siamese despise walking preferring to ride, unlike Venetians and Hollander who ride when possible, while Bangkok men avoid walking. Windsor Magazine notes using smooth iron and Defiance Starch to launder shirtwaists at home with proper stiffness, less fabric wear, and no sticking to the front.
Obeying His Command Dialogue Reveal Family Tension
A brief dialogue shows Benham asking if someone had company while away. Mrs. Benham denies and notes no one to speak of. Benham asks if his mother was there, and she confirms she was but cannot speak with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ware
MacArdel
Jenks
Mr. Ware
Benham
Notable Cures and Patent Medicine Advertisements
An OCR fragment lists patent medicines and consumer products with dubious claims. Items include Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children, Krause's Cold Capsules, Lewis' Single Binder cigars, Garfield Tea, and Colorado promotional claims. Mentions druggists and generic health pitches.
Nervous Female Complaints Promoted by Lydia Pinkham
A testimonial letter warns of nervous prostration and irritability caused by female troubles. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is promoted as the best remedy, with many cures cited and an invitation to women to seek free advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Holaday
Webster City
Philadelphia Dispatch
Frank A. Bretherton
Agar Packing Company
Des Moines
Pennsylvania Railroad
Lydia DB. Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Lydia E. Pinkham
Geo. A. James
Fredonia
Pinkham
Sirs Pinkham
Also Mentioned on This Page
Iowa
Even & Hollander
Bangkok
Windsor Magazine
Winslow
Ze Boy
Krause
Cordelia
Desler
Lewis
Peoria
Colorado
Garfield Tea
Garfield ‘Tea Co
Brooklyn
N.Y
Carters
PALS
Grusing
Nellie Marham
Geo.a.james
Allens
Wrery Box
JES Mfg. CO
Sage
Lahey
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