Master detective Quest unravels night of mystery in New York
In a sprawling apartment, Sanford Quest investigates a theft involving Lenora and Professor Ashleigh. A hidden skeleton, a monkey ape-man, and a mysterious black box propel Quest through tense clues. A dangerous hut burns as Craig the butler is implicated. the hunt continues.
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Leland Elia
Ashleigh
Ashleigh Glamond
New York
Sanford Quest
Lenora
Elia
Plances
Mariongal
Eneager
Quest
Macdougal
Quueet
Jenora
Mir
Koa
Tomcom
Djraunt
Thor
Stage Actor Grasso Knife Slip Sparks Forgiveness Onstage
In a dramatic anecdote from Italy, Giovanni Grasso accidentally dropped a dagger into an audience member during a stabbing scene. He then rushed to aid the injured man, pleaded forgiveness, and the play resumed to cheers. Also noted are brief items on Constantinople’s first electric lighting and travel jokes about Irish inns.
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New York
Italy
Giovanni Grasso
Grasso
Constantinople
Model low rent apartments prove viability in Des Moines
The Octavian Hill association demonstrated a ready to rent, modern apartment block in Des Moines Iowa offering units from 8 to 12.50 monthly. Forty five families are planned in the first block on red brick homes with a central 8000 square foot playground. The project, funded by capital stock and a mortgage at 4.4 percent, aims for a 10.9 percent gross yield and 5.7 percent net after expenses.
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Des Moines
Octavian Hill Association
Tower in California City Captures Local Attention
A Popular Mechanics writer describes a stone tower in Bakersfield California rising 20 feet square and zero feet high with a city clock at the top an alarm bell in the middle a four sided corridor at the base stone benches and a rest room. The tower sits near city hall the library and the county courthouse making it a convenient meeting place for residents from across the city and county.
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Dakersfield
Cal
Popular Mechanics
SELECT TREES WITH CARE
Now that the process of tree moving is so successful it is a simple matter to annex and preserve one's own specimens of the numerous beautiful trees found in the countryside. Selections must be made with intelligence and regard to drainage and soil. The mountain maple offers unusual ornamental value with winter color spring buds blossoms and summer fruit. The wild plum also has potential for planting along rookeries or walls and its blossoms resemble cherry blossoms though for a short season.
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Quest
Lenora
Craig
Mr. Quest
Professor
Ile
Love Byalie
Son Mein
Marteo
Aid
William Haysmore
Rayal Society
Quevt
Flower Grower Tips for Early Spring Plants
Sow mignonette in pots for early bloom. Geraniums need 60 degree day and night temperatures, and a dry rooting environment with careful watering and limited manure. A florists paper notes pussy willows grow well on low land, or on high ground if none is available, including walls.
Briggins ignores papers yet knows what anger draws
A humorous exchange notes Briggins claims he never reads newspapers because they anger him, while another quips that not reading them still leaves him aware of what to get angry about. The light banter reflects public sentiment toward press coverage.
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Briggins
When the Silo Comes and the Wicked Stand
A fragmentary dialogue features Senator Sorg Hum noting the wicked slide into danger while acknowledging some seemingly good people may suffer. The text hints at political tension and a cynical view of public opinion in a wavering stance.
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Senator Sorghum
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Salvation Army
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Miss Quigg
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French
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Terref
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Hartoo
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Ike
Walther
Grasse
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Ireland
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Dee Moines
California City
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