Window at the Manor Keeps Secrets and Suspicions Rising
In a tale narrated by Mary Roberts Rinehart, Letitia Maîtland asks for help amid a tangle of mysteries surrounding Fleming, Wardrop, and a missing Aunt Jane. The narrator recalls deaths, break-ins, and stolen pearls as suspects converge and old alliances fray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betiwoo
Mina Letitia
Joan Knox
Hepaiban
Letitia Ann Maitland
Borton
Afernoon
Wardrop
Dr. Anderson
Humphreys
Hawes
Bellwood
Miss Jane
Allan Fleming
Clarkson
Fleming
Margery Fleming
Schwartz
Aunt Jane
Boston
Margery
Belloool
Bella
Miss Letitia
Misa Jane
Ely
Lisa
Burton
Ameli Miles
Amelia Miles
Mr. Fleming
Edith
Letitia
Knox
Miss Maitland
Dhe
Wood Buffalo Rumors Stir From Alberta Wild Herds
Forestry officials report three herds of wood buffalo near Alberta west of the mountains, totaling about 135 animals. The species, similar to plains buffalo but adapted to hills, moves in winter in large groups to escape wolves, leaving compact snow trails and feeding in meadow and slough areas.
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Alvert
Canada
Stusig
Wille
Alberta
Pial
Dowinion
AJ. Bell
Fort’ Smit
Pierre Squirrel
de Straver
Unclear Ad View Message Sparks Call for Clarity
Fragmentary note questions how to control men and improve communication. It mentions trying again after failure and musing about scales on a telephone to weigh words, suggesting a concern with careful speech.
No Gusher But Tells Frets About Fostum
A reader recounts stopping coffee after nine years and using Postum instead. She reports improved digestion and fewer headaches after quitting coffee. A Windsor Ontario reader notes Postum is sold in stores and promises a tasty hot beverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Severa
Sonia
Mather
Gavber
Canaglan Postum Son Windsor
Zam-Buk claims relief for piles and skin ailments
A testimonial ad praises Zam-Buk for curing piles and skin diseases after twelve months of suffering. The writer credits Zam-Rak and Zam-Buk with easing pain and leading to full recovery, urging sufferers to try the product available from all chemists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C Manson
Spokane
Personal Records System at CPR Aims for Efficiency
A historical overview details Pam Hag Wonderful System of Card Indexing at CPR. It describes a vast employee records operation with hundreds of thousands of testimonial copies, pension data, and a sixteenth century style filing process. The text notes the pension fund, its growth since 1903, and the commitment to accurate service histories and aging benefits for workers. It highlights the meticulous classification and the impact on payroll and pension administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bachman
Mie A. Koncreas
Diviiact| Corks
Bret
Orig
Pension Department
Pensson
C.R. Cn
Ford
Speskine
Airship scout dirigible tested for easy disassembly and transport
The dirigible tested by the government is designed to be readily taken apart for rail or road transport. It features vertical descent, a traction system using two trucks, and two 80 horsepower engines driving a speed near 49 mph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trasport
Fontola Capadl
Govert
Scott's Emulsion Endorsed for Tuberculosis Care
Advertisement argues consumption can be prevented with timely treatment and regular use of Scott's Emulsion. It claims quick nourishment builds tissue and blood, strengthens lungs, aids recovery, and is used in tuberculosis camps for its body-building properties, noting no alcohol or habit-forming drugs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Antiquities in Danger and Curious Remedies Advertised
Fragmented text describes a debate on ancient manuscripts in national museums and a claim that Baby's Own Tablets cure infant stomach and bowel issues. It cites The Dr William Medicine Co. and includes letters about a sleigh accident and a donkey-education joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.D Kellege
Cros Aed
St. Petersburg
J.P. Richard
Eare
St. Norbert
Valuele
Dr. William Medicine Co
Brockville
King George Tabor II and Tonga Islands Rule Noted
A fragmented passage highlights King George Tabor II and his Tonga Islands domain under British protection. It notes his vast influence, governing through a native parliament and references his weighty presence and meals shaping sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tabor II
Tonga Islands
Watch Pueile
George
Modern Home Virtues and Household Quarrels Referenced
The fragment mentions Mrs Peterby Delleres and modern home virtues including bridge playing and servant quarrels. It cites worms in children and intestines with a remedy Miller's Warm Powder meant to dislodge and repair damage. A legal exchange notes a kettle being thrown and a court remark about culpability.
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Peterby Delleres
Wilidren
Miller
Unclear Text About Mrs Huber and Weight Metaphor
Fragmentary note questions Mrs Huber and cites a comparison of weights from 1800 to 2600 pounds and a horse from 20 to 260 pounds, expressing doubt and concern. The passage reads as a personal inquiry with metaphorical figures.
The First Blanka Tie Inventor Of Bristol
Thomas Flan et a Bristol merchant faced cold hardships from scarce bedding and fuel. He created warm bed coverings from rough cloth scraps, then produced a line called the Blanka Tie which brought wealth and fame.
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Thomas Flanet
Bristol
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Mary Roberts Rinehart
Martha
Jane
Cad
Atie
Heppie
Maitland
Jam
Sedeen
Als
Hepple
Eiffel Tower
John
Marie
William
Aegular Bill Collector
Department of Agriculture
Andy Carnegie
James
London
America
Winerd
Minard
J.B
Warton
Huber
Newark
Pierce
Pac
Oi ‘Vale
Bela
Pires
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