Dis appearance of Roxana and Miss Downing in Moonlit Grounds
Ruggles learns Roxana and Miss Downing vanished from a party after stepping out for a moonlit stroll. He follows a pine-wood path toward a beach gate, noting fresh high-heeled shoe marks and a slid-back gate latch, while a faint distant scream echoes, heightening his unease as he tracks their escape route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Sale
Roxana
Miss Downing
Ruggles
Miss Challand
Bulbul
Rosa
Rowan
Mrse Challand
Koggles
Rag
Adeas
Paris Plage
Ruth
Miss Elliot
Marring von Hertefeid
Night encounter uncovers strangled woman in moonlit pines
Rug gles discovers a woman in evening dress with a scarf knotted about her throat. He resuscitates Ruth Challand as shock subsides and plans to return to the house unseen, while Ruth reacts with anger and fear after the discovery.
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Ruggles
Sit
Ruth
Ruggies
Ruggle
Sever
Miss Challand Returns as Ruth Rests in House
In the study Miss Challand confronts Ruggles about Ruth hidden in the house. She notes Ruth's fever danger and Ruth’s anger as a looming scandal risks others, while a messenger hints at a family emergency and a midnight boat crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Challand
Ruggles
Ruth
Savage
von Hertz
Iter
Dow
Cal
Roxana
Moonlit Plans Stirring Suspicion in Georgian Tale
An impoverished noblewoman lurks behind a locked life as Roxana and Ruth discuss a moonlit stroll. Roxana urges secrecy and manipulates, while Angelis learns from Ruth of the scheme. The scene hints at danger and hidden motives in a capricious social circle.
Kansas farmer hires help by fifty fifty partnership
J S Brown of Mulvane advertised his farm produced over 4000 dollars last year and offered to rent on a fifty fifty basis with the farmer and his wife doing the work. The response overwhelmed Mulvane with long distance calls, trains, and hundreds of in person inquiries as people from various walks of life sought to join the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
J. S. Brown
Mulvane
Wichita
Jin
Demobilization Figures From British Army March Release
War Office reports 2 017 officers and 17 815 men released in late March. Since the Armistice 4 018 706 officers and men have been demobilized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Office
Dodd's Kidney Pills Touted by Local Resident
Mrs. Robert Baird, a respected Belmore figure, testifies that Dodd's Kidney Pills relieved her weakness and run-down condition and aided her pregnancy. She notes the remedy helped her baby, and advises women with weak kidneys to seek the pills for better health and blood purification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmore
Dodd
Robert’ Baird
Dangers of the Movies Warn Educators Against Pictures
The Indianapolis News argues teachers should not rely on moving pictures to teach thinking. It warns that heavy use of film content harms children's ability to express thoughts and labels magazine editors as bad examples for schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis News
Durham Wheat for Dry Belt Trial in Western Saskatchewan
The article reports an effort to overcome drought in western Saskatchewan by introducing the Kaubanka durum wheat. Saskatchewan and Dominion governments plan seed distribution, with 1100 bushels funded by the province and 3600 bushels arranged from Moose Jaw yards for seed. The Kanabanka wheat promises taller straw, better drought resistance, and similar pricing to Marquis, with some cost covered by the federal government. University test data show Kanabanka yields slightly higher on fall plow compared to Marquis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchwan
Moose Jaw
Saskatchewan
Department of Agricul
Winnipeg
Dominion
Fort William
Minneapolis
CPR
A. E. Wilson
Marquis
University of Saskatchewan
Bracken
Spanish influenza cures advertised in early 20th century ad
A historic advertisement touts Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills to fortify against Spanish influenza and its aftereffects. It claims authority predictions of another epidemic and features testimonials from Milburn Co. customers, with a price of 50 cents per box and mail order from Toronto, Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Milburn
Palmer
Keppe
J. Milburn Co. Limited
Toronto
To Raise Blockships at Zeebrugge This Summer
The operation at Ostend and Zeebrugge aims to move the Vindictive from Ostend while blockships weighing about 5000 tons each are raised from seventeen feet of mud at Zeebrugge. The current lifting record is 3500 tons and is expected to be surpassed within weeks, as reported by the Monitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ostend
Zeebrugge
Zeebrugeee
Chiris
Italian Airship Lands In Syria After Forced Landings
An Italian airship bound for Japan forced to land twice near Rekaf due to engine trouble. Bedouins aided the aviators and escorted them to safety. Sheikh Meshem Bey, head of the Anaze tribe, offered hospitality. The pilots thanked the Italian consul for Arab courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Reka F
Great Britain’s Loan Burden To Europe Highlighted
A historical note argues Britain financed much of Europe during the war and would face little risk if it only funded its own war effort. It cites large sums lent to Russia France Italy Belgium and the Balkans and contemplates repayment shaping the pound’s value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Europe
Russia
France
Italy
Belgium
Balkan States
Great Britain
United States
Aiden
Lift Off Corns Freezone Ad Claims Quick Pain Relief
A Quick ad touts Freezone for removing corns and calluses with a few drops. It promises instant pain relief and easy removal of corns and hard skin from feet with minimal cost at drug stores.
Roads Plan $8 Million Boost Under Canadian Budget
The Brybia government proposes an $8 million highway program for the coming years. Five million will come from a loan and $1.25 million from federal aid, with work starting on a coast-to-interior route. Canada and the United States plan a peace arch at the boundary to mark a century of peace, with Marshal Foch slated to speak at the dedication on September 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bry Bia
JH. King
Victoria
Interior
United States
Canada
Marshal Foch
Torpid liver and sluggish bowels blamed for illness
An old health ad claims foul tongue and bad skin stem from a torpid liver and constipated bowels. It promises Cascarets will cleanse the liver and bowels overnight, claiming they work while you sleep and do not sicken like other laxatives.
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Boe
Jaak
Henry C. Rowland
Thos, Alles, Toronte
Augelis
Roxasa
Adeen
Robert Baird
Zeebrugee
Syria
Ding
B.C
Cutsura
Cotas
Williams
Emer
Rees
Shiloh
Bayer
Pena
Sierras
Bayer Cumouy
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