The Yellow Room Mystery Deepens in Paris
Rouletabille and Larsan dispute Darzac’s guilt as new clues surface. A double resembling M. Darzac appears at the post office while Darzac himself misses a Sorbonne lecture, prompting questions about motive and a possible murderer’s identity.
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M. Robert Darzac
Rouletabille
Frederic Larson
Mille
Stangerson
Chateau
Paris
Stangersons
M. Darzeec
Mile
Grandler
the Elysee
Sorbonne
Larsan
Robert Darzac
The
Elysee
M. Darzac
Wiec
Mademoiselle
Milo
Post Office
the Epoque
M. Robert Darrac
Larsans Banda
Gome
Bois de Boulogne
M. de Marquet
Mlle. Stangerson
Darzac
Chateaux Noir and a Murder Mystery Tour
A narrator and Rouletabille tour a desolate chateau as they discuss the murder mystery. They encounter the Green Man forest keeper who offers little information, while noting the eerie donjon and the women nearby. Rouletabille recalls a plan to enter Milo Stangeron’s window two nights earlier.
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Rouletabille
Yellow Room
Stangerson
Donjon
Donjen
Mme. Mathieu
Milo
Eyeglasses Hint at Presbytery Clue in Chateau Gallery
Rouletabille and I explore the chateau gallery where Mile Stangerson’s apartment lies. A mysterious eyeglasses find and the concierge’s coded remark raise tension as Rouletabille insists the murderer may arrive that evening.
A Fool And His Mercy Antiques Flip Abroad
The American Consul at Dunfermline reports high prices Americans pay abroad for antiques. An old Dutch cabinet bought for a few shillings by an elder Scotch widow later sold to an American for 4466. The cabinet passed through London dealers to reach the buyer, with profit enriching multiple hands. A Chipendale table fetched 486.65 from an American after a 24.33 purchase.
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Dunfermlin
Scotland
Eail
London
St. John Globe
The New Tailored Suit for Fall and Winter
The article outlines a shift to relaxed lines with shorter coats and straight skirts, though some may wear narrow styles. The standout is a manlike tailored suit with less fabric, welded seams, and a shorter length, illustrated as a smart example of the new tailor made style.
Public-Private Stenographer Supports Family in Small Town
A married woman describes how her stenography skills, deployed from home, provide income during lean periods. She handles depositions reporting conventions amaphoensis duties and teaches shorthand, often serving hotel guests and locals in a small town.
Girls Camps Offer Wholesome Summer Retreats in Mountains
Summer camps in mountains and woods attract young girls and boys while parents travel or work away. Chaperons supervise, organizing days filled with study, sport, and social activity to ensure wholesome living and peace of mind for parents.
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Europe
Eyelet Work Tip For Large and Odd Shaped Openings
When creating large round ob long eyelets or petal shaped ones start by cutting away the central material first. Use tiny Manicure scissors to remove the center before cutting. If done carefully this method preserves the eyelet and yields a beneficial effect rather than wearing it out.
Breaking The Habit Of Fostering Children
A west side woman recalls ending a niece’s habit of sending her children to her for care. She explains she loves the children but refuses to be a convenient sitter. After an afternoon of Bible verses, the children stopped visiting, and the mother could not object.
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Tor
New York Press
Astor Family Real Estate Sell Creates Century Record
The Washington Herald notes a rare Astor sale from 1850 when John Jacob Astor demolished his Broad Street home and built the Astor House. After a playful exchange with his son William, a dollar deed transferred the property, the elder Astor’s only real estate sale.
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Astor
John Jacob Astor
Niles F. Watkins
New York
Broadway
Vesey
Barclay Street
Astor House
William
City Hall Park
America
Billy
Mr. Astor
Washington Herald
Rhode Island Justice Settles Turkeys Dispute
A Rhode Island judge resolved a quarrel over fifteen turkeys claimed by two hen owners. A witness testified the bronze hen fled when a dog approached while the white hen defended the flock, leading the justice to rule the white hen’s owner owned the brood.
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Rhode Island
New York
I’ress
A Woman's Wit from Lydia Childs Story
The husband, an invalid for years, relied on his wife’s sacrifice as she supported the family. He once lamented wishing to be Croesus, and she replied with wit that he was Croexus, king of Lydia.
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Lydia Childs
Mr. Childs
Croesus
Imaginary pains argued by a physician
A New York Tribune quote asserts that hysterical sufferers feel real pain despite medical denial. It explains a delusion becomes reality to the patient, noting pain is produced by belief and can be felt whether signaled by the toe or by brain activity.
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New York Tribune
Unmoved. Lenn'or Sorghum Responds
A Washington Star excerpt shows Lenn'or Sorghum replying cheerfully to an opponent who hurls insults. The adversary has a wide insult repertoire, but Sorghum notes the foe lacks real vocabulary.
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Lenn
Washington Star
Multum in parvo meaning questioned in cartoon dialogue
A Philadelphia Record caption explains the Latin phrase multum in parvo as meaning much in little. The dialogue mockingly asks about a comically fat woman in a bathing suit, reflecting humorous commentary.
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Tommyr
Multum
Tommy
Son
Philadelphia Record
Distinction. Milly and Tilly in a playful family moment
A lighthearted dialogue between Milly and Tilly about a photo resembling a father. Tilly notes the picture is like father when his photo is on and no task is taken, highlighting a humorous family exchange.
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Milly
Tilly
Thrilling Rail Ride Ends in Searing Crash Witnessed by Engineer
Jim Nelson recalls a wild run aboard a locomotive near New Orleans where a French engineer steered at breakneck speed through curves and grades. The storm of sound, sparks, and speed culminates in a disastrous collision with a passing train, leaving witnesses stunned and the engineer bowing to the crowd.
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Jim Nelson
Eld
Jaonine de New Orleans
Jrles Pitiv
Fx Bandie
Nile
Heat as Relative Force in Daily Life
The Kansas City Times notes heat varies by perspective, from bacilli thriving above 211 degrees to Dante's circles and the warmth aiding a race horse. It contrasts hot as beneficial or enervating and mentions sun rays lubricating joints and different heat types from common to debate heat.
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Hell
Kansas City Times
Spartan habits and Cameron tale echo in Youth's Companion
A first year high school pupil presented a history teacher with a long study of Lacedaemonian customs claiming Spartan youths slept on beds and thistles. The piece recalls a Lochiel Cameron story of a bivouac where a father tossed aside a snowball pillow and warned against feminine weakness.
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Lochiel
Burning a Diamond by Sunlight in 1814 Experiments
The narrative describes an 1814 experiment by Davy and Faraday heating a diamond on a platinum rod inside a glass globe with hydrogen. A burning glass lens focused the sun’s heat from distances of fourteen and three inches, separated by six and a half feet. The diamond flared red then burned away after three trials.
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Davy and Faraday
Tuscany
Rebellious Johnny Quips About Die Young
A Chicago News quip has the teacher scolding Johnny for bad behavior. The incorrigible boy replies that grandpa says the good die young and he won’t take chances.
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Chicago News
A Bold Jollier and New Boarder Dialogue Quip
A brief exchange between Mrs Hashleigh and a new boarder quarrels over milk and coffee style. The caption tone suggests a humorous newspaper snippet. Separate line of witty Socratic reflection notes envy and lean wealth.
Lady Hardinge's Fame as an English Musician and Viceroy Wife
The wife of the new viceroy of India, Lady Hardinge formerly Winifred Sturt, is a popular English figure. She is an accomplished amateur violinist with a Stradivarius, admired by Queen Alexandra. Since marriage she serves as a lady in waiting and has long been close to the royal family. Her two sons and a daughter Diamond honor the Derby winner Diamond.
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India
Lady Hardinge
England
Winifred Sturt
Lord Allington
Bunny
Hardinge
Alexandra
Queen Alexandra
Sir Charles
Diamond
King Edward
The Mental Jam Pot Defended by Dr Woods Hutchinson
A critical look at Dr Woods Hutchinson who argues that letting children follow their desires is harmless while praising the restorative value of reading and light outdoor activity for adults. The piece cites Good Housekeeping and mocks the idea of strict discipline.
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Woods Hutchinson
Populiar
Woods Hinchinsee
Good Housekeeping
Buying the Ring
Fragmentary verse appears to warn about wedding ring purchases spanning days of the week. The readable lines mention excitement, a contented life, pleasure, toil, and a mixed moral tone about outcomes tied to choosing a ring purchase on specific days.
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D. S
Rejvic
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Professor Stangerson
Mile. Stamgerson
Roulemabilie
Mile. Stangerson
Rouletabilie
Nouletabille
Louisville Courier-Journal
Styles
John Jacob
Sa‘e
Johnny
Socratesa
Vice Reine
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