Through the Wall A Detective Tale Continues
Detective Coquenil and Papa Tignol follow clues in Brussels and Paris as they chase a wood carver suspect. A photograph, a missing photographer, and a careful deduction reveal the truth about Alice and the girl’s past. The pair discuss risk, timing, and the next campaign in their pursuit of justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papa ‘Tignol
Notre Dame
M. Paul
Tigno
Coquenil
Bois
Pasay
Papa Tignol
Paris
Brussels
Papa Bonneton
Tignol
Adolph Groener
Alice
Tignor
Groener
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for women’s ailments
A promotional piece praising Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as the go to remedy for weaknesses and irregularities of the womanly body. It touts a non alcoholic composition with openly listed ingredients and offers free medical advice and a copy of The Common Sense Medical Adviser upon response. It also advertises Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a gentle laxative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Why Women Should Vote Power of the ballot argued by McCulloch
A historical argument for female suffrage cites justice and equality, noting women’s humanity and distinct needs. It asserts women cannot be properly represented by men, lack physical strength and wealth to defend rights, and should use peaceful means to secure voting rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homan
Dress Sensibly in Cold Weather Says Women of America
A dated editorial urges women to trade fashion for warmth. It condemns high heels and thin stockings for winter wear, promotes underlayers, sensible boots, and long sleeves, and urges dressing for health and seasonable practicality over style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Reese
Photographer’s Copy Card Triggers Blind Photograph Scam
A man follows a trail of copied photographs to Brussels to compare prices at three studios. One photographer reacts oddly, revealing a fake print made by removing a mother from a picture of Alice and the widow. The visitor then learns the wood carver paid handsomely to obtain the altered image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Police Headquarters
Pouget
Tignor
Alice
Brusels
Coquenil
Notice of Appointment and Estate Claims in Marion County
Notice is given that William W. Layton has qualified as administrator with the will annexed of Timothy M. Layton late of Marion County Indiana. Also notice to heirs and creditors that Rebecca Kahn executrix presents final settlement for the estate of Adolph Kahn with court action on October 5 1909 requiring all heirs creditors or legatees to appear and show cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adaline Trelheld
Marion County
Mary W. Carter
Adaline Threlheld
Marton County
Youchera
Timothy M. Layton
Jata
Indiana
William W. Layton
Meeirs
Adolph Kahn
Bate Court
Rebecce Kahn
Adulph Kahn
Woman Candidate Sarah Platt Decker Prominent in Colorado race
Mrs. Sarah Platt Decker president of the National Federation of Women's Clubs is viewed as a likely Democratic candidate for Congress from Colorado with a possible Republican rival, Mrs. Dewey C. Bailey president of the Denver Woman's Club, nominated by the Woman's State Republican club in the First district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Platt Decker
National Federation of Women's Clubs
Congress
Colorado
Dewey C. Bailey
Denver Woman's Club
Woman's State Republican Club
First Congressional District
Eternity Poem of Starry Love and Becoming
The speaker recalls singing of love as stars fade and reappear. A journey from the heart of cosmic motion leads to a transformative union. The metaphor shifts from a small spark to a blazing sun as love grows with the beloved. The speaker vows to sing again when lights reemerge.
Quiet mother accepts chair of committee after tale of loss
In a Women’s club meeting Dorothy Dix recounts how a childless member is chosen to lead a key committee after other mothers decline. The chosen woman explains she has no children to worry and recalls the grief of losing two children and storing their toys in the old house as a memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
Mary
Billy
Freddy
Mother
Dorothy DIX
Bride Changes Mind Three Times Before Wedding
Miss Annie Shelton an 85 year old brunette from Montana finally agreed to marry W H Phillips 44 a railroad contractor at Winchester after a three hour exchange in Pine Bluff Magistrate J A Frazier officiated The groom questioned the ceremony yet promised to proceed if she consented The couple left for their Winchester home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Bluff
Ark
Annie Shelton
Shea
Montana
W. H. Phillips
Winchester
J. A. Frazier
Phillips
Telling Secrets in a Family Exchange
A child rebuffs a smooth talking book agent claiming the master of the house and a father figure near the window. The boy denies telling falsehoods and confirms the newspaper-watching father while noting the mother is away.
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Cleveland Moffett
Dr. Pierce
Columbia National Bank
East
Washington St
Wall Paper Reduction Sale
Dehaven Wall Paper Co
Delaware St
Ariok
ST. Denis
Broadway
New York
Wenamaker
Shoppitaz Distric
wiTtens
WM. Taylor & Son, Inc
Mase
Chicago
Axrive
Dearborn
Beart
Oon
Raion
Shibaet
Peas. Ag
Catherine Waugh M’culloch
Catherine Waugh McCulloch
Illinois
Beatrice Fairfax
Castoria
Say
Vonnegut Hardware CO
E. Wash. St
Woman
Eternity
Joseph O'Brien
ST. Louis
Polk’s
Rich Country
Polk
Fone
Norge State Life Insurance Co
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