The Ghost in the Wardrobe Unmasks a Murder Plot
Bailey, Miss Cornelia, Dale, Lizzie confront a tangle of suspects as a hidden corpse is found in a closet. The doctor Wells and Courtleigh Fleming are tangled in a conspiracy about money, a false death, and a bank robbery. The Bat is implied as a final complication. The money is recovered as danger rises with a burning garage.
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Bailey
Lizzie
Dale
Cornelia
Miss Cornelia
Miss van Gorder
Wells
Union Bank
Dick Fleming
Miss Corpela
Courtleigh Fleming
Sistance
Fleming
Doctor Wells
Dave
Beresford
Bat is captured after tense mansion confrontation
In a dark showdown, the Unknown and Bailey overpower the Bat as Miss Cornelia and Dale watch. The Bat is revealed to be Anderson, the detective, impersonating the feared killer before Miss Cornelia disarms him with a loaded revolver.
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Bailey
Gardy
Dale
Cornelia
Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Bat
Miss Cornelia
Man with Deadly Purpose Seizes Group with Revolver
A man, alert and intent, threatens a group holding Miss Cornelia's revolver. He declares the door locked with the key in his pocket as a red light grows and muffled cries rise from overhead, causing universal confusion and alarm.
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Miss Cornelia
End of the Mystery in Miss Cornelia's House
After a grim finale, police remove the Flemings and the Bat to custody while Doctor Wells faces arrest. Miss Cornelia pieces together the case from clues including a mask, the real detective, and a treasure hunt gone wrong. The scene closes as Lizzie orders Miss Cornelia to bed.
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Courtleigh Fleming
Bat
Anderson
Lizzie
Doctor Wells
Cornelia
Infant Knit Ensembles with Zip Front Hats and Beadwork
A magazine feature celebrates midwinter infant fashion with angora knit outfits, zipped sweaters, loggins, and hats in beige and beaded accents. It highlights bead embroidery, flexible hats, and portable charming chapeaus designed for ease of dressing, plus a collection of beaded bouquets and elegant accessories. The piece blends style with practical detailing aimed at busy mothers.
First US joint stock insurer The Insurance Company of North America
The Insurance Company of North America formed in 1792 in Philadelphia as the first joint stock company in the United States with capital stock of 600000 dollars.
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the Insurance Company of North America
Philadelphia
United States
Old Style Re-Enters Lavallieres Return in Jewelry Fashion
The piece notes a revival of lavallieres in old style form, described as delicate in design with chip stone work. They are shown on nearly invisible platinum chains or fine black cords, reflecting a trend toward refined, understated elegance.
Sumptuous Evening Wrap Description
A lavish evening wrap crafted from black velvet lined with white fur. It features a large white fox collar and a short cape of the same snowy fur. The garment exudes elegant warmth and luxurious detailing.
Krimmer Coats Shine With Luxury Fur Trim
Krimmer coats receive well earned praise for stylish fur trim in brown or gray versions. The article highlights the designer’s smart, luxurious feel and widespread appeal of the trimmed outerwear.
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Krimmer
Spring Hat Modes Favor Feminine Styles
Fashion notes that spring millinery leans feminine with hats ranging from soft brims to versatile felts. Even simple French felt hats offer gentle shapes that turn up or down to flatter the wearer.
Poem Excerpted Verses From Rubaiyat Featured
A fragment from The Rubaiyat appears in the 1927 Western Newspaper Union text, invoking images of dawn and night. The brief item frames poetic lines as a playful cultural insertion in a kitchen cabinet note.
Comity of Nations in International Law
The phrase comity of nations describes the spirit of courtesy that leads one nation to recognize and respect the laws and institutions of another so they can operate within its own territory. It underpins respectful cross border legal recognition and mutual deference among states.
The Practical Politician
A concise quip from the Louisville Times defining a practical politician as one who shakes hands before an election and remains sour afterward. The line reflects a skeptical view of post election behavior and public allegiance.
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Louisville Times
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Avery Hopwood
W.N.U. Service
Jack
Electric Light Company
Gsg
Western Newspaper Union
Washington Pie
Early Insurance Company
Coats
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