Paris Chess Master Frees French Wine Grower
In a 19th century tale, Martin Valkier, a north France grape grower, is wrongfully jailed for murder after a quarrel with a former vineyard worker. A cunning Paris chess master, revealed as Jules Garnier, outplays the jailer, wins release for Valkier with a ruse, and helps fugitives flee to Switzerland while arranging marriage to Marie. The real killer is later caught and Valkier is cleared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Valkier
France
Martin
Marie
Paris
Val‘Skier
Monsieur
Jules Garnier
Jules
Francois Marcelle
Marcelle
Houis
Garnier
Louis
Virginia
Switzerland
Valkier
Marle
Berne
M. Garnier
Bess
Martin Valkter
Bits of Byplay and Wit Across Many Tales
A collage of humorous snippets and riddles from a late era column. Jokes about eggs that won’t soften, odd phrases from characters like Luke McLuke, anecdotes about married life, public notices, and light social quips about neighbors, politeness, and small-town logic.
Goodyear Promises Big Tire Improvements and Savings
An ad-like note touts Goodyear Fortified Tires with five exclusive features and more improvements costing $500,000 annually. It claims a February 1 price reduction will save Goodyear users about $5,000,000 this year, marking the third reduction in two years and a significant overall reduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke McLuke
Kentucky
Farner
Bimyele
Goodyear
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Ani
Jin
Jaier
Lovey
Dovey
Blands
Boon
Mrs. Rocks
Mrs. Seads
Florida
Newport
California
Mars
Binks
Old Fogg
Mr. Stuills
Luke
Joe
Johnstown
A. B.C
Howard Paine College
Brownwood, Tex
Peart
Parkersburg
Names
Ima Pigg
Maysville, Ky
H. M. Cline
Wyoming County
Independent
Erald
Cline
McDowell
W. Vinny Recorder
Jupiter
Qui Daily Special
Goodyears
Indiana
Jas. L. Culp
Indiana Motor Company, Inc
Blairsville
Blairsville Machine Works
Clymer—Clymer Auto Company
Cherry Tree
E. B. McCormick & Sons
Homer City
Zz. T. Kelly & Son
First National Bank OF
Cherry Tree, PA
Federal Reserve Bank
Pennsylvania Railroad
Atlantic City
Cape May
Wildwood
Wildwood Crest
Anglesea
Holly Beach
Ocean City
Sea Isle City
Avalon
Stone Starbor
S.J. Rehoboth
Del
Asbury Park
Long Branch West Ind
Hallywood
Kiberon
Deal Beach
Allenhurst
North Ashbury Ark
Queean Grove
Bridley Beach
Avon-by-the-8en
Helout
Comey
Spring Lake
Set Get
Beteile
Point
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Narrieburg
BR. Yungman
Oliver Building
Pittyburgh, Pa
The
Atlantic Refining Company
Hetrick, Wilson & Co
Geo. D. Leydic
North Sixth St
N. Sixth Street
Soyer
Pennsylvania
Nan Sy Roeeene
Wees
J. HW. Bell Co
Blacklick
A. KB. Daugherty
R. D
Marion Center
A. M. Putt
Tunnelton
J. A. Rapp
J.D. George
Alckere
Waverly Oil Works Co
S. L. Byers
Homer
A. T. Taylor & Son
North 6Th St
Saml. Kimmel
Sheleta
Sickenberger Bros
Stafford
Clymer Hardware Co
Clymer, Pa
Gem Studio
Phila
Indiana, Pa
Henry H. Steving
O. Heber Steving
Henry H. Steving & Son
M. Edith Steving
Ladies & Children
Automobile Service
Philadelphia St
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