His Great Case By Virginia Lee
Edna Danvers helps Mary Walters and learns of her husband John Walters, a reformed burglar, as Robert Danvers battles the crafty Hugh Boydston. John uses his old trade to uncover forged documents and hireling witnesses, enabling a clear path to victory, a large fee, and a fresh start for the Walters family.
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Edna Danvers
Robert
Reagan
John
Robert Danvers
Hugh Boydston
Edna
Boydston
Danvers Ian
John Waltera
Mary
John Walters
Mr. Danvers
Monmouthshire Farmer Challenges Suet Thief
A curious notice from a Monmouthshire farmer explains that after a cow’s suet vanished from the outhouse, he offers flour to the thief if hungry and proposes a fair open fight if the thief is well enough to come forward. The farmer’s fighting prowess is noted as decisive.
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Monmouthshire
Cardiff
Philadelphia
Postscript misread by handwriting expert in Scotland
A geologist received a letter from the duke of Argyle famed author of The Reign of Law. The duke could not read his own postscript, and a handwriting expert concluded the line said I have been totally unable to make out half of your letter.
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Scotland
Duke of Argyle
Roses and Carnations Life Prolonging Tips
Roses and carnations keep longer with sugar in water and a small lump of starch helps to prevent cell collapse and wilting. The article notes experiments showing sugar extends freshness and starch provides additional benefit for cut flowers.
Doctor’s Diagnosis Drawn From Verbal Feat
The Baltimore American quips about a physician advising Mrs Talkative with an acute attack of inflammatory verbosity. He prescribes absolute quiet to avert paroxysms of cacoethes loguendi, noting her fear and the big fee.
Treasure Goblet Found With Indecipherable Coins in India
Two Indian agriculturists unearthed a bronze goblet sealed in a copper vessel containing copper coins bearing unclear inscriptions. The coins show an embossed image on one side and, due to archeological interest, have been sent to the Theycro voca for analysis, dating to a reign linked with ancient rulers.
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India
Daisies and Carnations Care Guide by L M Bennington
Daisy care outlines sowing intervals for beds borders and containers in mild climates. It covers August sowing, frost protection, and transplant timing for daisies including orange marguerite. Carnation notes stress rich soil consistent watering sun and air for rapid growth and flowering.
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L. M. Bennington
Marguerite
The White Carnation by Betty Pake
A horticultural note on growing pure white carnations, detailing soil mix, timing, spacing, staking, and watering. It covers seed propagation, use of liquid manure, tobacco extract to deter pests, pot sizes, and cold-frame propagation for longevity of blooms.
The Beauty of Hydrangeas by Lima R Rose
An article extols hydrangeas as hardy easy to grow and floriferous with late blossoms. Grouping is advised for impact and the plant is praised for resilience in severe northern winters and versatility across soils.
Crimson Rambler Rose Mildew Control Tips
The article discusses mildew on crimson rambler roses and recommends treatments. An ammoniacal copper carbonate spray applied every two to three weeks can curb outdoors mildew. Myposulphite of soda mixed at half an ounce per ten gallons of water is another effective spray. Some cases may resist treatment entirely.
TRY CYCLAMEN AS A WINTER HOUSE PLANT
Among winter lowering plants there is nothing more beautiful than the bulbous greenhouse plant the cyclamen. They come highly recommended for house culture as they thrive well and bloom profusely in the average temperature of the living room. Their quaintly formed flowers and oddly marked foliage and their variety of shades and wealth of coloring make them an agreeable adjunct to the list of house plants.
Tucson backs city manager system after year trial
After a year under the city manager plan Tucson officials report a successful trial with no political interference and substantial progress. The system, adopted after a prior council rule, is praised by the mayor and council, while Phoenix also reports satisfactory results over a year and a half.
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Tucson
Comneil
Phoenix
Arizona Republican
Styles In Flower Beds For Colorful Mixed Borders
Do not fear deviations from conventional beds create unique borders using geraniums coleus and other favorites plus verbenas petunias abutilona euphorbia fuchsias balsams and ivy leaved geraniums. A tropical foliage bed can combine Aspidistras ficus crotons dracaenas pandanus peppers and palms with ferns euphorbias and cineraria for color and shade.
Support of Vines for Wall Climbing Plants
Guidance on how to support climbing vines on house walls without cloth strips. Recommends screw hooks for large vines and leather strips for select species. Advises soaking leather in oil, using long nails and avoiding small tacks for reliable hold.
Clean neighborhoods boost house values and rents
The Chicago health department bulletin argues that well kept, clean areas yield higher sale prices and quicker, better quality tenants. It concludes that cleanliness pays in dollars and cents.
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Chicago Health Department
Primitive Dyeing Develops Indigo Blue Nets
An ingenious Bath fisherman used preserved blueberries in a two quart jar to dye his nets Indigo blue. He set the color with a preparation from alum, producing a durable shade for his fishing gear.
Measures to Shut Out Pest Threaten Silk Trade
France bans importing cut flowers from Italy from May 1 to November 1 to protect the mulberry tree and the silk industry, amid fears of a pest.
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France
Italy
Fancies and Fads of Fashion: Comfort and Beauty
Julia Bottomley surveys summer fashion focusing on airy negligees with chiffon and lace, empire waists, and ribbons. She notes varied fabrics from chiffon to cotton crepe, along with boudoir slippers and delicate millinery, including sport hats and playful patchwork designs.
Leopard Skin for the Summer in Washington Society
A Washington society woman walked Connecticut avenue wearing a full leopard skin neck piece lined with shaded chiffon ruffles in tawny brown and cream. The piece appeared less striking than described, due to a wide plain or fancy trim that may fall from shoulder or waist. A narrow beading or embroidery transparency may be added, sometimes accented by a pink rose.
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Washington
Connecticut Avenue
Anne Manor
Trains Made of Ribbon for Simple Afternoon to Evening
A brief item notes how a simple afternoon toilet can be transformed into a ceremonious evening look using ribbon trims and easy styling ideas. The suggestion emphasizes quick, practical fashion updates.
New Colored Talpe and Avalanche Blue Prominent in Fashion
A description of New Colored Talpe a livery taupe between biscuit and beige and rookie shades, noted as a new season note from New York Easter parade. Avalanche blue described as deep clear blue of saturated snow and northern gear, shaping color trends.
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New York
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