The Vanished Millionaire Mystery at Meadon Hall
Silas J Ford, a famed Anglo American financier, vanishes after leaving Meadon Hall in Hampshire. Inspector Peace and I retrace a snow covered lawn to track clues, while London and American partners contend with a hidden crisis and fear ruin.
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Atlantic
Silas J. Ford
America
England
London
United Kingdom
Meadowhall
Old Hampshire
Lord Beverly
Jackson
Harbord
Enow
Mr. Ford
Meudon Village
Camden
Meudon Hall
Silas Ford
Scotland Yard
Inspector Peace
Footprints Point to Hidden Clues at Dark Estate
Inspector tracks footprints atop a wall and follows a snow trail to an older wing estate. Secretary Peace and valet Jackson recount odd behavior as tension rises in a stalled mystery that ends with a looming continuation.
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Harbord
Jackson
Addington Peace
Ford
Ransom
Auto Value in Warfare Highlighted at London Address
T B Rowne argued at the Institution of Automobile Engineers that during large scale army maneuvers autos showed the greatest advantage. He cited 110 petrol and 36 steam vehicles per side, rail link support, and noted motors cut supply travel time from 40 miles in two days by horse to four hours by vehicle. Motor lorries carry one brigade’s daily loads more efficiently, using less road space.
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Institution of Automobile Engineers
London
T. Browne
Doubtful Melody and the Singers Parable
A pithy exchange contrasts a ready made philosopher and a practical person over forcing a bird to sing. The dialogue frames between experimental zeal and a cautious ear for results in a concise, quotable vignette.
Miracle Snowbound Rescue In Alpine Village
Five villagers in Bergoletto at the foot of the Alps survived five weeks under an avalanche in 7555. Roccia and three others found his wife and two relatives in a manger after digging through six feet of ice. goats provided milk, and warmth came from shelter keeping them alive until rescue.
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Bergoletto
Lfe
Roccia
Gypsy Prophecy and Cromwell’s Fate at Hampton Court
A historical anecdote recounts a gypsy at Hampton Court presenting a glass to King Charles I, predicting the crown’s restoration after a dog’s death in the room. Oliver Cromwell, said to sleep there, woke to a dead dog and later lamented the kingdom’s departure, linking superstition to his death.
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Charles I
England
Hampton Court
Oliver Cromwell
Cromwell
Contingency Talk on Trade Conference in Paris
James B Reynolds, assistant secretary of the treasury, was told by Senator Root to attend a Paris trade conference. Reynolds replies he knows a little French and can communicate with waiters and cab drivers. Root then questions what if there are no waiters and cab drivers at the conference.
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James_B.Reynolds
the Treasury
Root
Mr. Reynolds
Paria
Mr. Root
Summer hat design in white hemp and maline with velvet bow
An airy summer hat features white hemp braid and maline with black beads and a deep orange velvet bow. The wire frame supports a wide hemp brim and a puffed crown black maline accents, with optional bright color themes and flower substitutions. Julia Bottomley.
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Julia Bottomley
Brass Ornaments The Rage In Home Decor
Brass and copper items dominate stylish homes with brass bound cedar chests, four section book racks, Damascus brass censers, brass incense burners, brass clocks and trays, brass candelabra, coffee services and finger bowls. Brass and copper combine in fern dishes, chafing dishes, and copper kettles atop brass lamps.
Cushions in New York Hotel Reception Room
A New York City hotel features a reception room with old blue decor and white chairs fitted with flat blue cushions. Cushions are attached to chair backs by blue silk tasseled cords, creating a pleasing effect. The style can be recreated for wicker chairs using blue cotton cord and two toned tassels.
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New York City
Colored Embroidery on White Crepe Dresses
Embroidery on morning and afternoon dresses uses two or three colors in heavy cottons. Conventional roses form borders every two inches along skirt or tunic edges and around the neck and sleeves, with stems in bright green and roses in pink red yellow or verde.
How to Finish Delicate Buttonholes on Thin Fabrics
Instructions for making neat buttonholes in thin material. Fold the cloth and cut through an under layer to hide the stitch line. Work from the inside to prevent show through, taking care when removing the under fabric to keep the edge clean.
Perfumed Cap Uses Silk Interlining for Scented Treasures
New boudoir caps feature silk padded interlining concealing sachet fragments. The sachet perfumes milady’s hair and fragrances the wearer, a trend revived as simple ease returns.
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Milady
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Waterthe Station
Downs
Pacific
Peace
Hampshire Downs
Phillips
Inspector Addington Peace
Mr. Harbord
Som
Ong
Alps
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