Murder Night at the Alcopve
Mrs Fairbrother is killed in a masked ball setting as guests flood the alcove. The narrator and Mr Durand search for the murderer amid agitation, suspicions, and questions about how the crime was committed and who knew the victim. Inspector Palzell arrives to question guests as the crowd disperses.
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Durand
Joe
Thad
Mr. Davrand
Mr. Durand
Cove Anlice
Calevistel
Turend
Ness
Alx
Cerettine
Yogi
Erin
Rita
Miss van Arsdale
Inspector Palzell
Pawnshop Umbrella Scam Revealed In Fragmented Memoirs
A narrator recalls finding a pawn ticket for two dollars on an umbrella, noting a $104 total with interest and a feared duplicate. A friend reports a similar experience at the same shop. The scheme involved fake receipts and stockpiled umbrellas, with the con artist pushing bogus tickets to offload value.
Strange Bird Duel Between Hawk and Heron.
George Ethelbert Walch describes a dramatic encounter between a hawk and a heron at a pond. The hawk attacks from above and sides while the heron defends with its long beak and swift counter moves. After a tense, bloodless struggle the hawk is driven off and the heron floats away, cooling its head in the water.
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Feren
France
Ted Teen
Bat
George Ethelbert Walch
Essentials of Exercise Differing From Everyday Labor
A Metro Magazine extract urges selecting targeted exercises rather than rote dumbbell routines. It stresses daily full body use, outdoor activity, enjoyment, avoiding heavy exertion around meals, and valuing exercise only while it remains beneficial and enjoyable.
Fragmentary Patient Jottings From Ailing Moment
The text describes a feverish patient in a critical period with exhaustion and a doctor’s efforts to care for him. A bystander at the window asks a startled question as sunset fades, and the scene hints at uncertainty about the patient's recovery.
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Moyne
Carey
Appreciation of Duty by Tom Watson for US Presidency
The essay argues a life of service is the true worth of living, citing Watson’s magazine excerpt August issue. It details struggles against oppression, calls for freedom, and the enduring value of duty, conscience, and peace as the path to human progress. The piece ends with a doggerel recollection about Van Scoy and a boy’s tossed mishap inspiring John Hay.
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Tom Watson
Truy
God
Mansi
van Scoy
New Virginia
Letts
Loren Talbort
Van
John Hay
Ungallant Barrister Speech Sparks Debate At Trial
English barrister Gill draws sharp remarks about women in a reception court case. He defends a man facing a controversial charge as women are described in harsh terms. The fragment hints at social attitudes and courtroom rhetoric.
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Gill
Cas
Toarty
Tehhow
Dainty Neckwear and Modern Dress Trends Spotlighted
A writer in the Modern Driscilla extols striped fabrics for neckwear and linens, praising Mercerized cottons and colored date-lining. The piece notes striking innovation, charming appeal, and Dame Fashion’s approval, signaling shifting style by the season.
Collar in Eyelet Work For Striped Lawn Collars
A detailed guide on making striped collars using eyelet embroid ery. It describes choosing striped material, turnover style, and colors such as blue pink and sheen colors. Designs include satin embroidery with padding French laid work and buttonhole accents. The article notes linings should be basted and shrunk before assembly.
Tailored waist with collar construction details
The article describes patterning for a tailored waist using dot materials. It explains cutting collars about two and a quarter inches deep and adding a band with buttonholes to secure them to the new waist, with further sewing steps implied.
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Mare
The Girl Described in London School Fascination
A London public school asked boys to write impressions of girls. The responses describe girls as many in number, with varied hair colors and traits, noting differences between girls and boys and suggesting social roles and outcomes.
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Alames
Dutct
Toudon
London
Woon
Bioud
Most attractive towels for bathrooms in shops
Short fragment notes attractive towels measuring about twelve by sixteen inches. They are described as useful for guests and easier to wash than larger, handsomer ones. The passage contrasts smaller towels with coarser types and suggests tasteful use in owner’s space.
New Waldorf Salad With Apple Slices Layered In
A wartime era recipe introduces a fresh Waldorf salad variant using peeled cured apple slices placed on lettuce. The dish features a circle of mayonnaise, a cream component beaten with potatoes, and a cheese accompaniment, promising an attractive presentation and enhanced flavor.
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Life Worth
Frankfort
Germany
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