Dulcimer Clue Leads Chicago Case to Aunty Murder Reveal
Alice Clement recalls a case in Chicago where a missing girl from a small town dies of typhoid after a dulcimer linked to a charity worker, Mrs. Brent, who killed the girl for a western land fortune. Detective Williams uses disguise and deduction to expose the motive and culprit.
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Perrys
Colorado
Maileen
Chicago
Eileen
Miss Clement
Eileen Perry
Mrs. Brent
Mr. Grimes
Clement
Williams
Grimes
Alice Clement
Police
I Can’t Throw Him Off The Porch Any More
In a humorous tale from Youth’s Companion, Mr. Parmalee relates hiring a useless worker who grows more dependent on daily meals. After threatening to dismiss him, the hired man proposes to stay and “square the thing up” by continuing to work, leaving Parmalee wary of his presence on the porch.
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Mr. Parmalee
Roller-Skate Sails For Sidewalk Sailing
A 1912 guide explains building and using square and triangular sails for roller skating. It details materials, sizes, spars, lashings, and handling with wind direction, including making a T pipe socket fitting and belt buckle fastenings for taut sails.
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A. Neely Hall
Expression of thanks through joyful living and genial hearts
The piece argues that true gratitude comes from living joyously and sincerely rather than formal phrases. It contrasts genuine happiness with superficial amusements and cites Edward H. Chandler in the Boston Globe, weighing human gratitude against crime, poverty, and urban restlessness.
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Nfe
Edward H. Chandler
Boston Globe
Children to Study Movies Association Formed
Following a German police ban on children at ordinary cinemas a group of art science commerce and official leaders forms an association for cinematographic study. It aims to raise film standards promote educational scientific films and, if necessary, produce them itself. It also seeks a cinematographic museum and archives to preserve valuable films.
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Association For Cinematographic Study
German Instrument Analyzes Gas Fractions In Mines
Haber and Lowe describe a new German instrument that uses gas fraction indices to determine the amounts of carbon dioxide and methane in mine gases. The device also tests benzon vapors from gas plants, sulfurous anhydride from pyrite roasting, ozone in air, hydrogen purity from electrolysis, and gases in human breath.
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Haber
Lowe
When Women Rule The Lady Judge Keeps Postponement
The Lady Judge rebukes delays as the Lady Lawyer seeks another week citing the client’s ill dressmaker. The judge grants a postponement and moves to the next case.
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Clent
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Appeal for Aviation In England Drives New Public Appeal
Major General Arbuthnot president of the British Aerial League issues a fresh appeal to patriotic sentiment to back military aviation in England following mixed results from an English subscription for aeroplanes after two months.
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England
France
Arbuthnot
British Aerial League
Mystery Box of Candy Sparks Dining Room Guessing Game
In a light exchange, a box of candy arrives with no card. One guest suggests it could be from Billy who is prone to forgetful acts, while another notes he would forget even the candy without a card.
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Willams
Williams
Grimes
Miss Perry
Wabash Avenue
Belle
Beula
Billy
His Specialty and the Time Giver Magistrate
Quote shows a humorous exchange about a magistrate acting as leader of an amateur orchestra. The magistrate is praised for being a good authority on giving out time, a playful misdirection on scheduling and authority.
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