Gray House Secrets and the Appleton Ledger
Pelham visits Douglas and Appleton to learn about the Gray house. Appleton recalls tenants, rents, deaths, and a curse linked to the lake. The talks hint at motives, embezzled sums, and a chain of tragedies affecting Hanksbys and heirs as investigations unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas & Smith
Pelham
Douglas
Appleton
Gray House
Frederick Appleton
Mr. Appleton
Ayelet Rmiy
Stanford Sermour
England
Mark
Dotin Throckmorton
Pelivin
Hanby
Stanford Seymour
Crostey Norton
Seymour
Norton
Hanky
Pella
Cray House
Nongias
Melhan
Alent
Bil
Gray House Curse Alarmat New York Merchant Purchases Country Place
Hilton Hanby a prosperous New York merchant buys the Gray house near Pine Plains. Miss Selenos warns the new owner a curse lingers, a former chauffeur's tale staggers Hanby’s secretary Adolf Smucker, and caretaker Kerr is found murdered. Hanley seeks Pelham for counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton Hanby
New York
Gray House
Pine Plains
Miss Selenos
Adolf Smucker
Hanby
Stanford Seymour
Hanbys
Misa Selenom
Smucker
Kerr
Hanley
Pelham
History of counting systems across ancient civilizations
A fragmented excerpt describes how early counting started with fingers and tokens, then evolved to tally sticks, with clay tokens representing quantities. It references Greek, Roman numerals, and the spread of decimal notation via India to Europe, noting Arabia’s influence in the medieval period and the shift toward more reliable arithmetic methods.
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India
Concealment Tips for Visible Concrete Foundations
Builders seek to hide conspicuous foundations with graded lawns, terraces, and shrubs to soften the sight of cement bases. An example describes painting concrete foundations to match chocolate siding, using cement and concrete paint then lead oil to blend the base with the house.
Proper Selection of Vines for Gardens and Walls
The article urges thoughtful vine choice for aesthetic and functional effects. It distinguishes wall-clinging species like Roaton and English ivy, which need no support, from climbers needing lattices or trellises such as climbing roses, Wisteria, and clematis. It notes vines can screen large areas, decorate pergolas, and provide fruit or winter color, stressing that placement should enhance rather than obscure architecture, with chimneys often warmed by vine growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eyonomous
Wally
Senator Edwards Speaks Against Prohibition in Trenton Banquet
The article notes Senator Edwards delivering an anti-prohibition speech at a Trenton banquet. A contrasting politician praises his eloquence, joking that the speaker does not look like an orator. The piece also mentions attempts to silence engines with a massive Maxim silencer for the Dawson Light and Power diesel plant, describing a heavy 27,000 pound device.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton Hanquet
Edwards
Tawson Light and Power Company
Salt Water Weeding Method Near Foundation
Instructions describe destroying weeds growing near a four dation by dissolving about one pound of rock salt in a pail of clean water, mixing until dissolved, and pouring near the wall to kill roots. Salt solution also effective for stubborn weeds in a colder drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Mystery Bulletin Snippet Sparks Gossip in Sydney
Fragmentary bulletin from Sydney hints at illicit visits and past relationships as a man allegedly entertained two days into Marie’s stay. The text references a former companion and a mixed up scene in the Kiteler Malie-Well, suggesting scandal amid crude dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie
Plant barriers enhance gardens with clipped hedges
Describes walls or barriers between garden borders and grounds using vegetation. Notes plant varieties used as a screen or clipped hedges to add formality, beauty, and subdivision within the landscape. Suggests tunberigia varieties for clipped edging as an optional approach.
Trees and Billboards on Highways in New England
The Worcester Telegram argues that tree lined highways improve communities and individuals alike and that shading along roads proves the need to replace billboards with trees, citing France as an example of a fanal poplar lined highway to support the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Prance
Worcester
Royscovita and Duello Floral club beautify Pueblo gardens
Royscovita of Pueblo and Cole with the Duello Floral club plan to transform worn-out patches into attractive lower gardens this spring. The beautification program began at the Colorado State fair grounds with acres of sowers and seeds laid to provide the city’s aesthetic tote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royscovita
Pueblo
Cole
Duello Floral Club
Colorado Mote
Appeal of Sincerity To Houses in Quiet Comfort
The piece presents a decorous appeal to home seekers praising sincerity, beauty, and comfort as enduring values. It emphasizes a welcoming tone and a calm, comforting atmosphere aligned with a refined sense of place.
New Fashion Sparks Debate Between Generations
A playful exchange shows a father scolding his daughter for daring attire while she counters that future trends will deem their style as old fashioned. The banter hints at evolving norms and cross generation tensions in dress.
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Junior
Hunby
New Haven
Pine [Plains
Young Hoandy
Jonlor
Hildon Handy
Kingston
Sherlock Gatoring Handy
Ticket Passing by a Girl Falls Under Fare Rules
A girl in the net of handing the railway conductor a ticket is passing fare, illustrating a case where a passenger provides payment to the conductor as part of the fare collection process.
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Wyndham Martyn
Sir Stanford
Boutea
Stanfords
Hileitle Gore
Pelli
Handy
Ander
Lunby
Chopin
Jonter
Tre
Arabia
Beetrelt News
Wales
Post
Postum Company, Enc
Battle Creek, Mich
Senator Edwards
Trenton
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E.pinkham
Lydia FE. Pinkham
Salt Lake City
C.O.D
Deseret Book Company
Fast South Temple
St. P.O. Boll
Salt Lake Cty
Chean
Lake City
McCune School of Music and Art
North Main
Teal Labe Cty
Utah
Chilmon & Nicnols
Wet Temple PE
Fall Lake City
J. Leonard
Veal Purder
Mar
Cullen
Salt Dade City
Cullen Garage
Columbian Optical Co
So. Main, Salt Lake Cay
Opgaelic Metatiem
Little Hotel
Main Street
Moose
Pee Dai
Fem Heemi
Loobe Witt
Depot Street
Cara
Hotel Kearns Bldg
C. L. Evens
Croes
Utar
Salt Lake Pfe CO
Sicoh
Kelt Leke City
ROK U
WN. U
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