Diamond Cipher and International Intrigue at Ballpark
Government cipher theft investigation expands to Brockett and Solano as they join a web of spies and gangsters. Yazimoto, Baron Zellern, and Kelly clash with sleeper train dangers and a Jersey City rendezvous while a Chinese Tong war erupts and a Jap money payoff surfaces.
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Secret Service
Wilkins
Pinkwell
Brockett
Chula Lontan
Ramon Solano
Solano
Yazimoto
McKane
Frescue
Baron Zellern
Miss Lawson
Kelly
Cleveland
The Baron Breaks Free Into Night
A pajama dressed, hatless figure bursts from pursuers and crashes through a door as darkness swallows his escape. The daring breakout follows a catlike, roaring burst of speed that leaves observers astonished.
Ty Cobb Guides Boys in Detroit Then Faces Hidden Threats
Detroit visit delights the youths as Ty Cobb greets them on Monroe Avenue and showcases speed at the ballpark. On returning, Solano and Brockett craft a dummy sleeper to guard them on a Chicago-bound train, while a Filipino Aguilar raises alarm with a knife and cryptic orders.
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Detroit
Ty Cobb
Cobb
Monroe Avenue
Tyrus
Brackett
Washington
Solano
Georgia Peach
Baron Zollern
Mr. Yagimoto
Brockett
Chicago
Tyrus Cobb
Harry
Aguilar
Yamimoto
Luzon
Pusson
Yazimoto
Philippines
Ramon
Zollern
Jean Brown
Revival of Brocaded Fabrics in Grand Gowns
Old fashion revived brocaded fabrics regain favor for rich textures. They suit elder wearers and require careful management to avoid a settled look. Fur and marabout bands decorate coats and gowns, with filmy chiffons and nets added as touches to finish the outfits.
Ancient Silks and Modern Velvet in Fashion Notes
The piece describes richly patterned brocades for dowagers and debutantes, antiquated flowered silks for youthful evening wear, and self-colored brocades for street use. It notes black velvets with jet trim, cut velvet coats with ornate buttons, and mourning fabrics in gun metal hues.
Chapter XV Sleeping car adventures end at Chicago station
Ramon Solano complains about sleeping car ordeals after disembarking at Chicago. He and Brock ett discuss alternatives for travel and note past luck with Pullman car incidents. They plan to complete their mission and consider walking or day coach travel, referencing a pocket atlas.
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Ramon Solano
Chicago
Brockett
Gen
Dictionary Blunders Spur Witty Records of Famous Lexicographers
The piece reviews Johnson and other lexicographers for humorous misdefinitions. It notes Johnson’s oats as England horses and Scotland people, pensioner as state slave, Methodists as biblical adherents, and Philips with inconsistent measures equaling a quaver and a quaver related to crochet.
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Dr. Johnson
Wesley
England
Scotland
Fenning
Loriot
Edward Philips
Livingstone Remembered by African People in Henry Drummond
Henry Drummond recalls a scene in central Africa where locals speak of David Livingstone the white physician explorer. They remember him with warmth, understanding his kindness even as they could not grasp all his aims.
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Solano
Mr. Yazimoto
Comiskey
Africa
Great Lakes
David Livingstone
Henry Drummond
Prediction for the coats length this autumn and winter
An American reader asks about coat lengths for fall and describes common styles. Most coats measure thirty two inches with tailored jackets at thirty two or thirty four inches, featuring Robespiierre collars, cutaway fronts, and set-in sleeves, with velvet buttonholes and large buttons as trim.
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Robespiierre
Embroidered Nosegay on Silk Tailor Made Coats
A description notes embroidering a nosegay directly on the satin or silk of tailor-made coats. The raised embroidery is prominent and realistic, giving the appearance of detachable flowers and leaves in natural hues.
Facial Drying Technique for Firm Muscles
Guidance on drying the face with a soft towel. Wipe upward and outward toward the ear. Avoid dragging downward to help keep facial muscles firm.
Little Coats Bold Gone With Bright Colored Frocks
Fashion notes describe popular light coats paired with chiffon frocks in pale saxe blue and white lace ensembles. The blue outfit features a chiffon coat with silk frills, black satin collar and crystal buttons, complemented by a lace hat with gauze rose aigrette. A second striking look uses a white lace dress with a long yellow silk sleeveless coat and minimal edging for a stark, original effect.
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Eldes
Black Velvet Scarfs Fashion Guide
Black velvet neck scarfs are light and easy to wear. They measure three yards long and two inches wide and are worn from back to front with a slip knot under the chin. A second knot at the waist or belt line lets the ends fall to the skirt front, brightening wear with white lingerie or linen frocks and plain foulard or Shantung outfits.
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WG Chapman
Canada
Berter
Bert
Meinself
George
Aaron
Canton
Argovne
Switzerland
Brocketis Hande
Wey
BROSS
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