Vance Solves Mysterious Death in Archer Coe Case
Philo Vance and District Attorney Markham investigate a death believed to be murder at Archer Coe's house. They find Brisbane Coe dead, Wrede, Signor Grassi, Liang the cook, and a wounded terrier. Clues include waxed thread, a bent pin, a darning needle, a lipstick, and an outside bolt on the door.
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Philo Vance
Archer Coe
Markham
Vance
Coe
Wrede
Signor Grassi
Brisbane Coe
Archer
Chicago
Liang
Brisbane
Grassi
Stabbing Mystery Deepens at the House
Detective Heath questions Sullivan Burke and Gamble about a stabbing on the hall. The butler Liang. says no rear entry and aids a den window check as the team moves through the rooms seeking a lead.
Six Judges Chapter IX Dog Clue Narrows Suspects
Vance and Markham pursue a dog identity lead to trace the owner of a trimmed Scotch terrier bitch. They evaluate dog shows around New York and pinpoint William Prentice at Barrae kennels in Haworth New Jersey as the prime possible trimmer and informant.
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Vance
Scottie
Markham
New York
Syracuse
Van
Cornwall
Camden
Westbury
Eng
William Prentice
George Wimberly
Jimmy McNab
Ellery Burke
Steve Parton
Wimberly
Boston
McNab
Long Island
Burke
Parton
Prentice
Mr. Prentice
Haworth
N. J
Strange Entry Window Opened In Quiet Night
In a dim library Pepys notes an open den window and a sofa moved oddly. He suspects an intruder and asks what to do next. Vance dismissively sends them home, insisting it is too late for investigations.
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Sullivan
Heath
Vance
Gamble
Liang
Ta Tao Huel
Mr. Liang
Signor Grassi
Markham
Pepys
Searching for a Scottish terrier in a crime mystery trail
A detective follows a stray Scottish terrier to identify its owner and link the dog to a crime. Investigations span six judges including Marguerite Kirmse and Robert Hartshorne, with a breakthrough when judge Stinemetz recalls seeing the dog at Englewood.
Pacific Ocean, World’s Largest Sea
The Pacific Ocean is described as the largest ocean covering about three eighths of the world’s sea area. It is followed in size by the Atlantic Ocean according to the text.
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Pacific Ocean
Pacific
Atlantic
A Pretty Good Christmas Germs Travel High We Are Coughing
The piece notes a satisfactory Christmas amid a low mood and observes government action to aid citizens during emergencies. It cites Colonel Lindbergh’s transatlantic flights proving bacteria can travel by air and discusses potential use of disease germs in war.
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Lindbergh
North Atlantic
Origins of life on earth linked to space germs and meteors
Scientists contend life began on earth after the planet cooled, with microbes possibly traveling billions of miles through space at near absolute zero and arriving with meteor debris. Heat destroys microorganisms, but extreme cold may preserve them until conditions suit growth.
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Earth
Optimists Report Bright Christmas Season Growth
Merchants claim a buoyant holiday period with free spending and better moods. New York hosts a grand opera season selling out seats, signaling an improving economy despite earlier gloom. Meyer Hecht is noted as a benevolent friend encouraging optimism.
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Meyer Hecht
New York
Secretary Hull Urges Freer Trade With Cautious View
Secretary of State Hull argues for freer trade yet likens countries with closed markets to animals burrowing underground. He warns that protection may shield the nation from the lions of free competition and cites historical contrasts to justify a cautious approach.
Sour note in chorus on NRA plans and debt
Senator Dickinson argues NRA plans collapsed and private initiative depressed, warning that proposals would cost $30 billion and double the debt. He contrasts inflation financed by bonds with simply printing money, noting the burden on taxpayers and rich and poor alike.
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Field
Dickinson
Iowa
NRA
Washington
Uncle Sam
Munitions Chief Urges Absolute Monarch Head of State
Mr. Irenee du Pont told the munitions committee that the only way to wage a war is to have an absolute monarch at the head of government and warned that "we shall have a hit of a time in case of war." No question about the last statement.
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Irenee du Pont
Munitions Committee
Baruch Urges Tin Stockpile For War Readiness
Baruch backs wartime preparedness urging the nation to buy and store thousands of tons of tin as a precaution. He compares tin reserves to investing in battleships and says it should be kept in storage for emergency use.
Football Rules and the Pro Game Divide
A Beverly Hills column recounts Kemper Military Academy memories and argues for open passes in football to revive interest. The writer recalls high school end play, criticizes current college rules, and favors pro style passing to boost scoring and crowds.
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Beverly Hills
Col Johnson
Kemper Military Academy
Boonville
Housewife’s Tip Uses Warm Oven To Press More Lemon Juice
A household tip advises warming lemons in a fairly hot oven for five minutes to extract more juice. The note, credited to THE HOUSEWIFE from Public Ledger, Inc. WNU Service, emphasizes improving flavor and yield for cakes and beverages.
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the Housewife
Public Ledger, Inc
WNU Service
Time as a Prompt to Action, According to Grit
The quotation argues that time is the present moment and action must be taken now rather than procrastinating for the future. It warns that delaying due to pondering the future leads to lost opportunities and emphasizes immediate effort.
Postum Offers Free Week Long Supply
The Postum Company promises a full week’s supply of health giving Postum free to anyone who writes for it, per an advertisement in this paper.
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Postum Company
Marriage Changes Him Vastly Says Wife Imagination
The quote notes a dramatic shift in a man after marriage, as his wife imagined he would become. It highlights how domestic expectations shape behavior and identity. The remark suggests a transformative effect of marriage on character and actions.
Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets Liver Pills Promo
Advertisement notes Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as the original liver pills from sixty years ago. They are claimed to regulate the liver and bowels and are marketed in a classic mid century tonality.
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Dr. Pierce
Greatness Recipe Emphasizes Forgetting Personal Glory
The piece argues that personal greatness comes from shedding self centered aims. It urges readers to focus on communal impact and enduring achievement, rather than individual recognition.
Little Girl Healed by Cuticura After Psoriasis Suffering
Mrs. Marie I. Johnson of Omaha recounts her daughter's battle with inflamed psoriasis. After months of scratching and weakness, she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment per directions. Relief came after the first treatment and the child recovered, with Cuticura advertised prices listed.
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Marie I. Johnson
Ames Ave
Omaha
Neb
Cuticura Laboratories
Dept. Mass
Adv
Os Dent. R
Malden
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Karl B. Smith
Edwin Megargee
William MacBain
Morgan Stinemetz
Robert D. Hartshorne
Mr. Hartshorne
MacBain
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Megargee
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Mr. Stinemetz
Ewings Ranch
Higgins Texas
Kemper
Bill Corum
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St Louis Cardinals
Army Navy
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
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Leonard Bar
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Fifth Avenue
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Doan
WNU
Cuthura
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