The Black Box by Phillips Oppenheim
Banford Quest, master criminal, pursues a deadly mystery in a tale of murder, hidden skeletons, and a mysterious box. Quest, with Craig and Senor, uncovers a monstrous half monkey man figure and a chilling confrontation beneath a professor’s experiment. The story twists toward a threatening second black box and a perilous secret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banford Quest
Tote Macdoucal
Taoni Aagileleh
Daventer
Profowaor AgHleteh
Ashley
Ptg
Tims
Anne
Bode
Haller
Laure Quest
Ever Tam
Sha
Craig
Senor
Flint
Expialos
Quest in Peril as Jewel Theft Saga Ends in Light
Sanford Quest engineers a daring pursuit to recover missing jewels, foils Red Gallagher and accomplices, and uncovers a staged dispute. A fatal confrontation at Quest's house shocks witnesses while inspector French probes claims and timing, leaving the detective's role under scrutiny.
Wide Roads for the Future Travel
The article urges road builders to adopt a 100 foot right of way on main roads to accommodate growing motor traffic. It argues for two 40 foot roadways, two 10 foot sidewalks, and shade trees, with safety and beauty as guiding goals. It cites Chicago’s widening cost and Florida’s need to plan for wide roads. It appeals to public opinion and state-wide standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Grant
Lincoln Parks
Florida
California
Inspektor Visits Mrs Rheinholdt In Georgian Square
Mrs Rheinholdt welcomes the Inspector with a beaming smile as he exits a carriage and enters her automobile. She remarks on his power and asks the driver to proceed to Mr Queat's house in Georgia square citing punctuality and propriety in their motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Willes
Boss Brown
Quest
Valey
Tactotum
Cotte
Lenors
Randly
Laura
Mr Horan
Mr. Horan
Mr. Quest
Mrs. Rheinholdt
Ross Brown
Roomea
Kent
Roomen
French
Miss Quigg
Salvation Army
Ife
Rose
Professor
Craig
Inspector
The Pole as a Possession and Columbus Avenged
A Europe wide column discusses polar ownership fantasies and a future American assertion in the polar region, imagining a Pole hotel and inscription for Peary and Cook, then shifts to Manchester Guardian arguing the Manama canal avenges Columbus by redirecting routes toward the East and ending a four century barrier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peary
Captain Cook
Asia
Columbs
TL Wheeler
Jobs in the world require hard work, says Toled Blade
The Toled Blade notes that while easy jobs exist, most opportunities demand sustained effort. It emphasizes diligence and persistence as key factors in securing employment, warning readers against expecting quick, effortless gains.
Kindness to the Dairy Cow Promotes Profits
An animal husbandry note urges gentle treatment of dairy cows to boost milk yield and profits. It cautions against harsh handling and emphasizes goodwill between farmer and animal as a path to better dairy output.
Surfacing Footpaths and Materials Quality Warning
A wartime era note cautions that surfacing footpaths with mixtures of sand and clay, gravel, or cinders generally yields poor satisfaction, warning against substandard paving choices and urging better material standards for durable paths.
Feeding Ferile Eggs and Fertile Offspring
To produce fertile eggs, dry mash containing ten percent meat scraps should be fed to breeding stock as it will produce strong fertile progeny and plenty of them.
Managing Breeding Swine Health in Herds
In breeding swine, animal health is crucial for productivity and reproduction. Proper housing sanitation nutrition vaccination and parasite control support fertility and overall herd performance. Regular veterinary oversight and record keeping help prevent disease and improve outcomes for breeders and producers.
Cover to Hold Snow in Strawberry Bed
Instruction advises covering the strawberry bed with about four inches of straw to hold the snow.
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Phillips
Prince of Sinners
Anna
Ouls F. Wood
Sanford Quest
Barry
Lenora
Craiz
Laura Echet
Anther
de” Quest
Macdoneal
Jewela
Macdougal
Mountarn
Beast
Jim
Horan
Hed Gallagher
Red Gallagher
New York
The
Ames
Elidins
Mac
Tim
Tom
Cuvner
Gallagher
Tower House
Rishman
Ilma
Red Callagher
Red
Irissman
Mt. Slough
Thes
Latra
Lenorm
Italia
Ross
Inspector French
New York Central
Tolw
Guynorl
Manchester Guardian
North Pole
United States
Ite Meter
Britain
Columbus
Manama Canal
Ing
America
India
China
Jobs
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