Diamond Cipher Ballpark Intrigue Involving Secret Service Men
Secret Service Chief Wilkins doubts the theft of the government cipher as Brockett and Solano join a rising group of youths at the ballpark. The plot unfolds through assassinations, traps, and a mystery cipher named the Diamond Cipher with encounters across New York Jersey City Detroit and Chicago. The pair face Yazimoto Baron Zolern and other foes while pursuing the cipher and stolen papers.
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Secret Service
Wilkins
Pinkwell
Brockett
Chita
Lon Kan
Ramon Solano
Solano
Yazimoto
McKane
MecKane
Baron Zolern
Miss Lawson
Jersey City
McGinnity
New York
Kelly
Detroit
Chicago
West
Bhogus
Arkansas
Baron Zallern
Rio Grande
Brocketts
Colonel Lewis The Old School Cavalry Leader
Colonel Lewis is the veteran commander of the Fourth and Sixth Cavalry guarding the border. A sixty plus West Point alum, he recalls Civil War bugle battles in Shenandoah Valley days and has fought across twenty states with five wounds. He earned honors at San Juan Hill and in Luzon and Samar.
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Lewis
Fourth
Sixth Cavalry
Shenandoah Valley
West Point
San Juan Hill
Philippines
Luzon
Samar
Col Lewis Reflects on Fights and Faith in Battle
The aging colonel recalls 200 fights from bugle boy days and laments past ferocity while reminiscing of Roman conquerors and Lipan clashes near El Paso. Two young players await his approval as he grumbles about graft and past glory amid cavalry camp memories.
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Lewis
Nebody
San Antonio
el Paso
Conroy
Secret messengers brief colonel on Gomez Esteval plot
Brockett and Solano present cipher papers to Colonel Lewis who explains Gomez Esteval's plan to unite Latin America under a central government and sell defense to Japan or Germany. The colonel warns that German and Japanese plots target the region and US defenses, with Esteval as central figure.
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Brockett
Solano
Secret Service
Lewis
Rancho Nogal
Rio Grande
Gomez Esteral
Gomez Esteval
Cape Horn
Napoleon
Diaz
Mexico
Porfirio Diaz
United States
Germany
Japan
Halifax
Salana
Gomez Wsteral
Sonora
Chile
Brackett
Wsteral
Central
South America
Esteval
Brazil
Prussia
Lower
California
Pacific Empire
Mikado
Gomez Isteral
Esteral
Baron Zollarn
Little Rock
Paper chase of Gomez Esteral deepens German plot
A pair of young messengers ride at night toward Rancho Nogal carrying vital papers about Gomez Esteral. They expect to expose German and Japanese treachery with cipher proofs, while nine silent pursuers close in along a moonlit trail.
Relative Value of Lawyers
Vigitor I came from the city to consult your lawyer Jones here. He is a good man, isn't he. Uncle Heen No we don't consider him one two three with Smith. Smith trusted with the Knott Knitting Needle local agency dispensing Daggett's Drugless Dope and demonstrating Fassett's Fireless Cooker. That shows he has confidence of big fellows and he hardly needs his law to make a living.
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Jones
Heen
Smith
Knott
Daggett
Fassett
Lippincott’s
Hand lord in The Lady of Lyons staged by troupe
The Tattler notes a manager optimistic about performing the hand lord scene in The Lady of Lyons. An actor confirms he has performed the role many times, signaling confidence in the production.
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Manger
Lyons
Bible influence on literature and the meridian line at Greenwich
An excerpt discusses the Bible as the world's most read book for its pure literature and its impact on writers like Ruskin Browning Milton and Gladstone. It notes the Bible’s uniform style and its frequent quotation in other works. Also describes the Greenwich observatory meridian line carved in stone along a footpath.
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Wke Ruskin
Browning
Milton Gladstone
Greenwigh Observatory
Observatory
Wide World Magazine
New Fur Combinations Dominate This Winter Fashion
Frivolities warn that up to date women will face high costs as fur pieces soar in price. Coats blend two furs with collars of seal, sable or pony, and ermine coats cost around twenty five hundred dollars. Ermine and moleskin lead evening wear with blacks and caracul accents, while fur trimming and two fur hats become the season’s hallmark for coats, wraps, bags, and gowns.
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Milady
Pretty Window Curtains for Welcoming Guests
The article recommends white cotton crepe curtains for homes where guests arrive and depart. Hemming or trimming with ball fringe is suggested, with fleece lined pique covers for dressers and bureaus. Cut to size with scalloped edges, and keep two sets of curtains and covers ready for a fresh, welcoming look.
Lace Wrapped Round Dolly Edging Method
The Ladies' Home Journal suggests a lace edging technique for a round dolly. Measure lace to pattern, double it, roll end to end, and bind with a water-dipped cord to half width, then dry and unroll to form a circle ready for sewing to the dolly.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Double Photo Frame from Simple Materials
A dainty, versatile photo frame project using stout cardboard as the base, swansdown and flannelette for a soft front, pale pink silk with embroidered green leaves, and two brass rings for wall hanging. Glass inserts hold photographs with paper backing for support.
Charming velvet toque tops autumn fashion notes
A white velvet swathed toque with black paradise foliage decorates a charming autumn hat. The era’s gowns are long with extended brims, completing a refined evening silhouette.
New Shoe Styles Outline in Boot and Shoe Recorder
The Boot and Shoe Recorder notes rising demand for oxfords in straight lace button Blucher and six to seven button variants, lace boots with trimmed tops and novel heels, and a range of pumps. Patterns favor plain designs with fine perforations, Cuban heels with new Cu ban and Louis combinations, glossy corded tobings, perforated pump tops, and leather options including black calf tan calf kid patent and white.
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Oxfords
Artlatic Doilies Elevate Table Decoration
The article praises table doilies in silk or chiffon as less fashionable than lace and lawn centerpieces. It highlights their role as embroidry spots on plain napery and the display of pale blossoms from stemmed glasses or bowls, with opportunities for fine needlecraft and artistry.
Laundress Comments on Baseball Style and Technique
A witty aside notes that a laundress may not care about baseball yet understands how to line up and arrange players or equipment, offering a humorous take on preparation and presentation in the sport.
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Canada
Leomence
Baron Zollern
Rancho
Mes
Ermine
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