Note in Holladay case sparks studio dinner clues
In a courtroom turn, a mysterious note leads to a theory of an illegitimate daughter motive. The narrator meets a curious stranger at a studio dinner who analyzes the case, suggesting a note writer holds key to Rogers color blindness and a hidden motive about Holladay’s legacy. The piece ends with a promise of the next installment.
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Mr. Graham
Mr. Lester
New York
Godfrey
Broadway
Union Square
Thirteenth Street
Sam
Sixth Avenue
Emisto
Rogers
Miss Holladay
Holladay
Chiild
Reward for loyal work in a legal intrigue
The coroner dismisses the jury and the district attorney Singleton plans to inform Miss Holladay of good news. Royce will carry the message, and Singleton asks Miss Holladay one key question about her presence at her father’s office yesterday. She denies visiting the office and guards her distance from the scene.
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Goldberg
Mr. Royce
Singleton
Earle and Johnson
Miss Holladay
Russ Holladay
One Night Stand Turmoils on Pacific Coast Tour
A traveling company led by Miss Shannon and Herbert Kelcey endured many one night stands along the Pacific coast with strong pay but nerve wear. Kelcey misnamed Fresno as Irresno during a post play speech causing a stunned silence and laughter from the cast. The narrator notes stubborn personalities resist correction and require agreement to concede error.
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Miss Shannon
Herbert Kelcey
Pacific Coast
Kelcey
Gillette
Irresno
Fresno
Shannon
Sacramento
Adroit Answer Spurs Humorous Iran Of Distant Tale
A fragmentary reminiscence recounts a bantering exchange in a distant courtship tale. A father figures in a humorous miscommunication with a partner whom he mistakes for his wife, revealing cultural contrasts and playful wit.
General Shafter and the fly in the beer tale
The article recounts General William R. Shafter’s dislike for Chinese and a dinner anecdote in San Francisco about nationality seen through how a fly is treated in beer. It also recalls Chandler Christy’s drawing class and a misread exhibition moment with a fashion picture.
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William R. Shafter
Fornia
San Francisco
Shafter
Spoiling a War Story in the Boston Herald
A Boston veteran, called W iamestown in this piece, recalls a winded tale of a head wound from a Confederate cavalry sword and a scar said to mark the injury. A colleague, Charlie Brown, teases Bill about Butler’s dog bite when they were boys, casting doubt on the story.
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Boston
Herati
Wiamestown
Brown
Bill
Charlie
Jocosely
Butler
Bills
Miss Harriet Curtis Praises Golf Health Benefit
Boston dinner remarks by golf champion Miss Harriet Curtis push exercise for better health. She notes many women suffer from nerves and imaginary illnesses from lack of activity, illustrated by a doctor patient anecdote about a robust woman awaiting cures.
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Harriet Curtis
Boston
Stormy Sermon Prompted Echo From Pastor
In Oil City an old tale recalls Henry Bureh the church janitor and a Trinity Methodist sermon. A summer storm burst during service, prompting the minister to remark on the thunderstorm as he left. The preacher noted a prior thunderstorm the last time he preached that same sermon.
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Oil City
Henry Bureh
Trinity Biethodist Episcopal Church
Jj “Tien
Two Types of Lawyers and Judge Thayer’s Will
A Philadelphian praises Judge M Russell Thayer for integrity and public service. He cites Thayer’s will noting a modest estate for family and wife and recalls Thayer’s fair dealings and modest fees. The reminiscence contrasts with the idea that public service precludes wealth and highlights Thayer’s honor.
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M. Russell Thayer
Thayer
Wells
Maud Adams Plans Luxury Road Car Tinker Bell Beyond Ordinary
The article details Maud Adams new extravagant car project costing 25000 to 30000 dollars, featuring a private theater, rehearsal space, walnut finish, calcium lighting, and living quarters for Adams on tour. It also discusses speculative home kitchen layouts and interior design ideas for modern living spaces.
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Ocean
Cvedn
Adams
Good Teeth Care Advice from a Health Column
The article emphasizes the importance of white, even teeth for facial appeal and overall health. It advises thorough brushing inside and out, postmeal cleaning, and using boric acid or bicarbonate solutions. For persistent stains, it suggests pumice stone with an orange stick and regular dental checkups every six months.
New Home Design Balances Size Climate For Comfort
Builders plan compact regulation square houses to fit small lots and cold weathers. Designers note room size on two floors with low ceilings and strategically placed windows to minimize winter cold while staying cool in summer. The trade off is fewer partitions and less plastering, reducing costs as homes vary less.
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Minter
An Artistic Library Author Corner Ideas
A guide to creating an author or artist corner in a home library. It advises dedicating a wall space with a drapery theme in olive blue brown or crimson and displaying pictures of the favorite writer artist or musician. Include a small bookshelf a divan and objects from the author’s works or settings to evoke rest and admiration.
Printed Acknowledgements Change in Bridal Gift Etiquette
A bride adopts a printed engraved acknowledgment card with blank spaces for names and gifts, mailed before her wedding trip. While criticized by some for lack of personal notes, the method relieves effort and may become a standard practice to replace traditional thank you notes.
Welsh Rabbits Portrayed As Genuine Welsh Dish
A Boston Herald description from eighty two years ago recalls a “genuine Welsh rabbit” created by toasting bread with butter and layering roast beef mustard horseradish and Cheshire cheese then soaking with ale or porter and adding pepper shallot vinegar. Dr Maginn notes it is not a heavy supper after a busy day and wine.
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Boston Herald
Wales
Dundee
Cheshire
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Wius
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Christy
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Maud Adams
Jonny Rockefeller
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