A Study in Scarlet Chapter Five Visitor and a Ring Ad
Holmes and I pursue a cunning lead after an advertisement about a wedding ring found on Brixton road. An old woman brings the ring to our door as a possible clue, Holmes trails her to Duncan Street, and the attempt yields no suspect, leaving the case unresolved and him plotting a new move.
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Holmes
Enoch J Drebber
Cleveland
BMT
Pinner
Parhapa
Brixton Road
Malwand
White Hart Tavern
Holland Grove
Watson
Baker Street
Olawe
Drebber
Red
Flormen
Leize
Charles
Phillippe de Croy
Gullomi Whyte
William Whyte
Doctor Wasson
Simmons
Elf Crone
Sally
Saily
Duncan Street
Briston Road
Dorg
Nate
Hounddeditch
Sherlock Holmes
Mayfield Place
Peckham
Sawyer
Denple
Tom Dennis
Crone
Walt
Henri Murger
Scotland Yarders
Houndsditch
Kerwick
Dennis
The West Point Cadets’ Bold Charge Story
James Barnes recounts a Civil War tale of a young officer ordered by division to seize a gunsight atop a slope. The volunteer brigadier doubts the plan but the officer insists he has orders. He advances with cavalry and captures the position, proving obedience and discipline.
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West Mount
James Barnes
Chicago Chronicle
Woman's Dress Reform Headed by Cincinnati Physician
Dr Clara W Bruce of Cincinnati leads a crusade for simple gowns to replace costly fashion. She advocates a plain inexpensive dress, a free league with badges, and aims to curb lavish trimming while proving affordable options for brides and households.
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Ohio
Clara W Bruce
Cincinnati
Clara Bruce
Woct
League
Dimity
Victoria's tact praised in Napoleon tomb scene
Marshal Canrobert lauds the state visit to Paris where Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and Prince of Wales witness Napoleon’s tomb in the Invalides. The scene, silent and solemn, features the royal party, Princess Mathilde, and the Queen’s urging the Prince of Wales to kneel before Napoleon’s tomb, noted as a display of political tact and humanity.
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Marshal Canrober
Victoria
Napol
Pers
Prince Albert
Prin of
Walea
Mathilde
An Eye to Busines and a Child’s Offer of Geld
A Chicago Journal item recounts a Illinois congressman's memory of his young daughter on his knee when she asked about a new baby brother. A stranger offered a vessel of geld for the child, prompting the father to question the strange proposal as the daughter clung to him. The tale ends with the child shaking her father for reassurance.
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Chicago Journal
New Woman Promises Relief With Peruna Treatment
Emma Mitchell speaks of a transformation and relief from illness attributed to Peruna. The ad-style notice urges readers to write Dr Hartman for free advice, promising satisfactory results and reporting a citywide reception of the medical treatment.
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Emma Mitchell
Emma Mitchill
Rks
Iar
Dian
Missour iPhone? Agriculture Upswing in Apple Production
A fragmented clipping mentions agricultural trends in Missouri and a note about the census department and New York papers. The exact details and entities are unclear due to OCR errors.
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Edward
Napoleon
A Yma Mitchell
N. Y
Prokenor
Census Department
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