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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1920
Page
3
In a nighttime shock, detectives arrest the narrator for the murder of Miss Daisy Lutan after a secret passage probe fails and a hidden automatic pistol is found. Witness Wick’s alibi crumbles as blood shows on the coat and a gun is seized, signaling a perilous turn in a tense blackmail case.
In a New York police cell the unnamed narrator wrestles with a murder charge in Miss Sutan’s Granddeck apartment. Blood on his coat and a revolver reveal staged evidence. He suspects Claire Bradford and Barbara Bradford while planning to warn Barbara without compromising her sister’s marriage. He suspects supervisor Wick of stalking him and learns of a discreditable discharge from his last job, deepening his fear of a frame. The night ends with continued uncertainty and a vow to await Gorman’s help.
A fragmented description of a Chinese village or town depicting it as a jumble of desitations with streets forming a narrow network. It notes the limited scale outside treaty ports and larger towns where paths are too narrow for the rickshaw to pass, reflecting a dated, outsider perspective.
A readable fragment notes the practice of trimming exam papers during handling. It mentions institutions or exam supervisors, but details are unclear. The tone resembles a brief report on examination paper preparation.
Dialogue notes the Jokin show aimed at the tired business man with a finish for the exhausted crowd. The speaker contrasts those who stay to the end with those who leave early, suggesting fatigue defines attendance.
A humorous flirtation scene features a playful exchange about first loves and a long running joke of counting past experiences. The dialogue hints at affection and cheeky familiarity between two speakers. The tone is light and theatrical.
Advertisement touts Diamond Dyes for all fabrics including wool linen cotton and blends. It claims perfect results and guarantees, urging readers to ask druggists for the Diamond Dyes Color Card TM featuring 16 rich colors. Also features a Western play tease and poker phrasing.
A concise report notes a family plan to relocate to Ohio. The father explains the goal is to give his young son opportunities, aiming for future success, including a hoped-for presidency. The fragment hints at aspirations and relocation as a path forward.
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