The Diamond Cipher and a Jersey City Chase
Government cipher theft triggers a wild chase with Brockett Solano and the Yonkers escort, crossing Brooklyn Bridge to Jersey and a ferry ambush. Aboard a North River ferry the Jap danger erupts, then Pittsburg game dazzle lights the youths to Forbesfield before a Cleveland-bound Pullman.
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Pittsburg
Hans Wagner
Wagner
Brackett
Solano
Forbesfield
Honus
Cleveland
Brockett
Particulah
de Pusson
Plaids and Checks Dominate Youth Fashion in Plaid Vogue
Mary Dean notes that plaid and check fabrics remain in vogue for youth and schoolwear. The piece highlights long coats reversible fabrics, Scottish patterns, and coordinated hats and trims, with emphasis on suitability for girls from six to twelve and for women as well.
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Missy
Mary Dean
Adventures on a westbound train amid peril and plans
The adventurers ride a rapid westbound train from Manhattan toward Pittsburg and then Cleveland, discussing Yazimoto's persistent tracking and the Eastman gang. They contemplate revenge, praise their pursuers, and plan to visit New York and invite the Eastman gang to a banquet, as they redirect toward Detroit and Chicago.
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Manhattan
Hudson
Mr. Yazimoto
Solano
Sherlock Holmes
Brockett
Eastman Gang
New York
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Detroit
Michigan
Chicago
Woman Jail Governor in Swiss prison noted for strength
Mme Jenny Porchet aged 62, widow of a former prison governor, is named as jail governor at Aigle in Vaud. Her fitness was debated but her proposed strength contest with a top gendarme settled doubts as the best managed Swiss prison is cited. Also a summary on gum arabic bacteria notes two types producing soluble and insoluble gum and potential to boost gum production by bacteria on trees.
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Brockett
Jersey
Kelly
Httle
Park Row
Solano
Casey
Ike
Nix
Eastman
Mme
Jenny Porchet
Aigle
Vaud
France
Switzerland
New South Wales
Harper’s Weekly
Bacteria Linked to Formation of Vegetable Gums
A Royal Society of New South Wales inquiry reports findings on how bacteria influence the development of several vegetable gums. The study outlines mechanisms and potential applications in industry and science.
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Royal Society of New South Wales
Vivid Imagination Sparks Courtroom Quip
A judge quips about a daring dress as witnesses debate costume versus fact. The exchange highlights a playful moment amid a case, underscoring the courtroom’s lighter side and the tension between appearance and truth.
Novel blouse sleeves and fashion notes from Paris
The article praises long Paris sleeves with a kimono effect and lace trims. It advises against white shoes with most outfits, warns against outdated shoe styles, and urges readers to choose shoes suited to their feet rather than forcing trends.
Fashion Notes On Stockings And Matching Shoes
The article highlights colored silk stockings in deep purple and green paired with white shoes. Patent leather pumps are shown bound with a color that matches the stocking. A French shoe style is mentioned as not finding favor.
Tour de Cou Returns and Lewis Hat Featured
The report highlights the revival of the Tour de Cou alongside a fashionable Lewis hat crafted from white moire, edged with chantilly lace and lined with black moire, as noted by London Madame.
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Lewis
London
Smarten up the Sunshade with updated parasol fashion
The article notes parasols adopting mushroom shapes inspired by cloche and pagoda styles this season. It suggests easy upgrades by adding gauging of chiffon or silk along the inner edge and a center silk cord with tiny satin roses, creating a pretty, decorative effect.
Toilet shopping guide from a tidy shopper’s guide
The piece describes compact toilet books with soap and face powder leaves, a mani cure file, and a nail kit. It mentions purse manicure outfits in small oval cases with a file, orange stick, wall paste, and acid for stain removal, plus white oval folding mirrors with a protective flap to avoid seven years of bad luck.
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Sol
Lil Bor
Corre
Chapmian
Canada
Great Brital
Secret Service
Wilkins
Pinkwell
Chula Lon Kan
Ramon Solano
Yazimoto
McKane
Baron Zellern
Brockett and Solano
Brooklyn Bridge
Tion
Christopher Street
Monk Eastman
North River
Mr. Yaaimoto
Hogan
Christy Mathewson
Gorry
Arthur
Anyon
Scott
Maria
Paris
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