Miss Cornelia Van Gorder Plans A Secure House
The unnamed narrator follows Miss Cornelia Van Gorder as she maps the lower floor of a house seeking weak points. She inventories three access routes from the terrace and contemplates arming herself, while Dale Ogun arrives expecting a nap. Billy reports Van Gorder preparing to shoot with a pistol after a surprising scene in the shrubbery.
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Abe
Cornelia
Miss Cornelia
Slocum
England
Dale
Cornelia van Gorder
China
Dale Ogun
Gilly
Billy
Miss van Gorder
The Bat Scene Ends With Pistol Mist Fire
In a tense moment Miss Van Gorder trains a revolver at a distant target as Lizzie cries out. Dale consoles her aunt while discussing a bank robbery scare. The group retreats, and Miss Cornelia worries over a looming storm and looming dangers in the house.
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Lizzie
Dale
Miss van Gorder
Billy
Wdy
Cornelia
Miss Dale
Rook
Darling
Lizzie Allen
Miss van Gorter
Doctor Wells
Seasonal Good Things From The Ice Box Recipes
A collection of old fashioned recipes for the ice box includes Jellied Veal, Luncheon Salad, Anchovey Salad, Potato Salad, Peach Conserve, and several cakes and sauces. The instructions describe preparation, ingredients, and serving suggestions with emphasis on salads and desserts for casual at home meals.
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Ben
Deslight
Colorful velveteen jackets and millinery trends in 1927
Julia Bottomley reports on the season's velveteen fashion for youth, highlighting jackets, skirts, and matching sweaters. Ornamental hats feature rhinestones, buckles, and jeweled accents for felt and velvet headwear, with accessories like belts, buckles, and ornaments enhancing ensembles for school outfits.
The Bat Terrorizes Town as Police Strike Back
The famed thief known as The Bat defies arrest after a spree of murders and robberies. Police chief assigns top sleuth Anderson and his niece Dale Ogden to track the elusive criminal. Miss Cornelia Van Gorder hides at Courtleigh Fleming’s country home amid a bank heist connected danger.
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Anderson
Dale Ogden
Cornelia van Gorder
Courtleigh Fleming
Union Bank
Miss van Gorder
The Storm Gathers Over a Restive Dinner Hour
In a long summer afternoon a tense mood builds toward a coming storm. Sunset reddens the sky and night falls under a cloudy cloak. Miss Cornelia notices a bat by the dining room window as unease grows around a looming menace.
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Cornelia
Can Genius Be Detected by Facial Expression
The article examines whether genius correlates with facial features, noting Socrates and Lincoln as examples of brilliant minds with plain looks while Byron and Shelley were handsome. It observes facial asymmetry in many great men and suggests testing with photographs by covering half the face to reveal two distinct profiles.
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Socrates
Lincoln
Byron
Shelley
Satisfying Riches And The Wish For Generosity
A short fragment notes a wish for wealth to enable great generosity with minimal personal sacrifice. The tone reflects a belief that money can remove selfish constraints and allow broader charitable acts.
Keep Their Own Counsel Quote About Men and Women
A Samuel Butler quip on gender opinion prompts a reflection on restraint in public belief. The line implies shared yet unspoken views among sensible men about women and religion, inviting wary interpretation.
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Samuel Butler
They’re Nice As Often As Not the Dolllike Maids En
A brief, quizzical note from Farm and Fireside remarks on dolllike maids and their heads filled with sawdust, reflecting a humorous or satirical line about feminine ideals or shopcraft toys.
Child's Party Frock Describes White Dotted Swiss Dress
A simple little frock suitable for any occasion is fashioned from fine white dotted Swiss. It features a white organdie collar and cuffs on short sleeves and is smocked in white.
Velveteen Junior Coats Display Wide Color Range
A fabric of interest features junior coats in Velveteen with a broad color range including black. Most coats are belted and many show contrasting facings.
Fisher Scarfs Back Fur Fashion Trend
The vogue for fur scarfs returns with fisher fur, worn as a single skin with a tailored suit and in double skins with a coat or afternoon frock. The piece highlights the flattering look and versatility of fisher scarfs in smart outfits.
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Fisher
New Evening Wraps Slim Straightline Metal Brocade Coat
A slim straightline coat of metal brocade features a small design and is lined with green satin. A large shaggy green flower adorns the shoulder, giving a dramatic, stylish statement.
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Fleming
New York
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Western Newspaper Union
Jersey
Julia Bottomley
Ohio State
Child’s Party Frock
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