Shadowed Streets Hide a Diamond Theft Tale
Knox helps a distressed woman with two sick babies on a Sunday night and uncovers a staged robbery plot. The case entangles a missing husband, a drunken altercation, police deception, and a later reunion revealing the diamonds were secured by the honest husband for safekeeping.
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Bilane Ave
Knox
Stretford
Nox
Treen
Anox
Pruiler's
Lange
Blanche
Stratford Apologizes as Knox Receives Despite Spouse’s Remarks
In a New Orleans Times Democrat note, Mr. Stratford urges an apology to Knox while a humorous exchange unfolds about retirement and a possible salary raise. The dialogue hints at Bertram Knox’s search for a cottage in the suburbs and a unanimous vote of thanks accompanying the episode.
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Mr. Stratford
Knox
Bertram Knox
Recipe for a Modern Novel in Beatrice Hanscom's Voice
The excerpt outlines a cynical method for crafting a best selling modern novel. It advocates a flawed young cleric, a captivating temptress, a neglectful lover, and dramatic obstacles. London as the backdrop, cynicism, allegory, and provocative themes are urged to attract readers.
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London
Beatrice Hanscom
Century
Little Shavers and Household Quips Across Ages
A series of light humor snippets from Harper's Bazaar and Chicago Post feature children querying adults about language and manners. Jokes include a boy named Johnnie protesting English aitch pronunciation, a penny for good behavior, a child noting laughter from sleeves, and a Skye terrier riddle about its origin tied to rain.
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Johnnie
Harper's Bazar
Reflections Of A Bachelor Says Men And Wives
A satirical piece on marriage contrasts male and female behavior. It argues a husband can be indulgent yet costly to his wife and that jealousy stems from distrust. It notes a man targets others worse off and a woman may accept less spending if driven by shopper’s needs.
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Knox
Blaneave
Mr. Stratford
Spoon for the Baby Introduces New Childs Spoon Design
A new baby spoon with a curved handle welded to the bowl aims to ease feeding for young children. Available in gull silver and gold plate in simple designs, it allows a child to grasp the handle and eat at the table without embarrassment.
Emblem Debate Ends as Colorado Bans Ballot Symbols
In Colorado the use of top ballot emblems sparked quarrels and lawsuits over eagle or rooster designs costing the state about 45 900 dollars yearly. The Denver Woman's Civic Federation helped pass a bill abolishing emblems, preventing further disputes and potential accidents.
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Colorado
Woman's Civic Federation
Denver
Potato Recipes from Old Home Cookery Card
Wash and boil two pounds potatoes then cool and peel. Slice and fry in butter. Dice half a pound ham and cook quickly. Line a buttered mold with potato and build layers of ham and tomato then bake. Potato gems mix mashed potatoes butter salt egg yolks milk flour whites and baking powder then bake in gem pans.
Gingham gowns feature lace and organdie pique fabrics
A fashion note highlights morning and afternoon wear with ginghams, Battenburg lace, Valenciennes trim, and bands of pique. It favors organdie-pique for morning and organdie for evening, ranking pique and organdie as the season’s standout wash fabrics.
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Hamburg
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