Diamonds and De Ravenol Mystery Ends in Pittsburgh
In a tangled Paris to New York caper Claire, her father De Ravenol, and diamonds wander through plots. The Great Unknown recovers the stones after a web of deception, entangling a Moroccan diplomat, a Pittsburgh millionaire, and a scheming baron. Ultimately the diamonds return to their rightful owner as Claire and Billy marry.
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de Ravenol
California
Hilm
Billy
Monsieur
Claire
Mexico
Monaleur
William de Navenol
Hiim
Baron von
Wisout
National Capitol
Papa
Mrs. Delario
Billy White
Woebegone
Mra. Delario
Mrs. Delorio
Paris
Pittsburgh
Monsleur
Monsieus
Zis
America
Mr. Rivers
Mil Honaire
Claire's Discovery Credits Highlighted in Chapter XX
In Chapter XX, the narrative centers on Claire and the narrator. Claire earns primary credit for a discovery, arriving at the narrator's door late in the afternoon. The moment emphasizes her role before the narrator acknowledges her contribution.
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Claire
Warts Theory Tied to Filter-Pass Virus Claim
The clans argue that warts arise from a virus-like agent that passes through simple filters and even the human skin, suggesting an infection route that challenges current medical explanations and calls for scrutiny of transmission methods.
Fragmentary note on needle making history in England
The fragment states that needles were first made in Hogland by an Indian native in 1545, the craft was lost at the time of death, and Christopher Greening recovered it in 1560. It mentions Mr Demer, ancestor of the Earl of Dorchester, settling at Greadon in Bucks where an old collection remains.
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Hogland
India
Christopher Greening
Demer
Earle
Dorchester
Greadon
Bucks
Unclear ad text features a woman’s remedy pitch
Fragmentary classified ad parodies a medical product pitch with claims of cures and confidentiality. It references a Omaha Nebraska address and a distributor listing Kansas City and a 20 year refrain, reflecting dubious medical solicitation typical of era. The readable fragments imply a mail order sale for a patent medicine.
Beyond Doubt: Arsenal class studies production management
The business organization class at Arsenal technical schools covers essentials of production including management. Teacher D G Morgan defines management and gives examples of good managers. A pupil humorously defines a poor manager as a cook who uses one cup of sugar and forty eight eggs, calling her a rich woman.
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Arsenal Technical Schools
D. G. Morgan
Instant relief Flys Cream Balm for nasal congestion
Head stuffed from catarrh or a cold is relieved instantly. A small bottle from your druggist is applied in the nostrils to penetrate air passages and soothe inflamed mucous membranes, easing breathing and stopping hawking, snuffing, and headaches.
Out of Spirits Marks a Private Stock Joke
A humorous exchange opens with a remark on mood and ends with a pun about missing spirits in a private stock. The speaker delivers a light twist on the idea of being out of spirits, turning the phrase into a wry joke.
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By Jane Bunher
Sim
George
Yoatiddy
Misa de Ravenol
Grand Central Station
Antwerp
Venice
van Routen
J. C. Porch Quist
20Th Street
Omaha
Jebraaka
Edicine Co
Michael
Tt South 17Th Street
Kanesss City
Kansan
J. F Btitsworth
E. Bell Ave
Red Key
Ind
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