Murder at the Mileses Bridge Party Unfolds Suspects
In a village murder mystery, six suspects attend a bridge party hosted by Flora and Tracey Miles after the death of Juanita Selim. Suspects include Sudge Marshall, John Drake, Flora Miles, Clive Hammond, Polly Beale, and Janet Raymond, with Dexter Sprague and Ralph Hammond largely cleared. Dundee pursues a New York link, while Penny Crain recalls the party details and dynamics among the guests at Mirror Lake.
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Juanita Selim
Sudge Marshall
John Drake
Flora Miles
Nita
Clive Hammond
Polly Beale
Solarium
Janet Raymond
Lydia Carr
Dexter Sprague
Ralph Hammond
Dundee
Sprague
Lydia
Captain Strawn
New York
Hamamad
Penny
Sanderson
Penny Crain
Good Samaritan Hospital
Chicago
Mileses
Society
Selim
Forsyte Alumnae Association
Tracey Miles
Hamilton
Ralph
Clive
Tracey
Johnny Drake
Athletic Club
Judge Marshall
Attorney Sampson
Hugo
Karen
Disgus
Bridge
Betty
Flora
Peter
Lois
Marshalls
Carolyn
Polly
Mirror Lake
City
Brentwood
Villian
Drake
Society of Murderers
Anagrams and Suspense at the Mileses Party
Flapper Fanny notes Lydia proves a marvel with children while Betty is watched. Tracey hosts anagrams with Dexter Sprague and others as tensions rise over a murder-linked party. The scene shifts to a discovery call from Chicago about a body.
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Betty
Lydia
Flora
Johnny Drake
Johnny
Tracey
Bridge Lesson on Heart Bids and Doubles Strategy
At auction the North heart bid is self evident. East with support in all suits and three quick tricks has enough strength for an informative double. South should avoid a two hearts bid as it weakly supports with few defensive tricks, while three hearts promises trump support only. North and East holdings are outlined. South and West holdings listed.
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Dundee
Tracey
Penny
Flora
Dexter Sprague
Whitson
Sprague
North
East
Bridge Strategy in Four Hearts versus Four Diamonds
The article analyzes bidding and play in a bridge hand. It advocates a jump to four hearts by South as best against any defense, with West risking five diamonds only against imperfect defense. It details opening leads, cross-ruffing, and the pivotal moment when North leads the fourth diamond for dummy to ruff, allowing South to insert the queen of trumps and potentially win the game.
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West
Hearts
North
South
NEA _ Service, Inc
Vogue in Miniature Pattern 2076 Fashion Feature
The article showcases pattern 2076 for young girls with a flared collar and skirt flare, optional sleeves, bloomers, and suitable fabrics like dimity and georgette. Sizes 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 priced patterns at 15 cents, with a Winter Fashion book offer and simple instructions included.
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Muscatine Journal Pattern Department
West Lith Street
New York City
Doctor Delivers Grim News to Young Worker
A doctor tells a young man he will never be able to work again in a stark medical moment captured by Hummel in Humburg. The exchange centers on prognosis and impact on the man's future labor.
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Hummel
Humburg
Judge consoles prisoner in prison sentence moment
The judge asks if the inmate has been sentenced before and commiserates. The prisoner sobs and protests, but the judge offers reassurance that imprisonment will proceed. The exchange appears in Pathfinder.
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Pathfinder
Already Decided Answers on Baby Name
A humorous exchange ends with a couple agreeing the father will honor the name chosen by his wife. The brief quip highlights the playful dynamic of naming a newborn and the wife’s voice in family decisions.
New Percolator Handles Offered For Ten Cents Each
New handles for your percolator are available at ten cents per piece in any color. You may install them yourself.
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