The Mystery of the Silver Dagger Chapter Wit-Continued
In a tense New York mood Daly Costigan and Philp Severn unravel a web of theft, a Russian Jew, and a planned South American arms fund. Harris, Waldron, and Alva intertwine with a Chilean gang as Severn is drawn into a secret mission. Maria Gessler arranges a meeting at the McAlpin to push an unknown but urgent favor.
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Costiga
George
Costigas
South American Revolution Fund
London
Straein
Jersey City
Harris
Wwe
Costigan
McAlpin
Dagper
Sly
Kenley
George Harris
Iles
Jim
Clee
England
Waldron
Alva
Barris
Kropts
Krantz
Asolph Krantztie
Kulb, Krantz and Company
Wall Street 1
Tor
le Compte Atreet
le Compte
Ivin Walduran
Rome
Dea
Burt
Daly
Philp Severn
Hnarris
McAlpin Exchange
The
Jett
Alingother
Tamn
Uberty
Maria
Ellevator
Marie Gessler
Aha
Su Wigrelous
Cure Eclves
Gayls
Philip Severn
Bible Knowledge Question Sparks Debate at University
The Free Press notes a professor's test assessing English literature students on Bible familiarity. The result shows surprising gaps in knowledge of the Bible as a literary source, prompting discussion on whether the sacred text should be more widely taught or “storyized” for youth.
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Damon
Pythias
Daling
Sharp
Jena
Ciidren
Moses the
Iawgiver
King Lear
Detruit
Centaurs and Gorgons in a Schoolroom Tale
A schoolboy responds with a practical view of centaurs as ancient cavalry fused with horses, noting they lack saddles and tents. Another pupil offers a simplified Gorgon myth, while a Boston girl recalls the minotaur as a mythic, carnivorous figure living on human tribute in a fairy tale hall.
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Hesperides
Indian Ocean
Boston
Eller
Young Girl Finds Relief Promoted in Evansville Ad
A vintage Evansville notice presents a testimonial for a herbal compound claiming to ease female ailments. It features a young woman stating relief from headaches and mood swings, urging others with similar symptoms to try the product, with a local address given for testimonials.
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Vanaville
Ind
Paco
Rae Re
Second St
Evansville
Indiana
Mies Linx- Wiler
EL Pinkham
Cuticura Products Promoted for Baby Skin Rashes
An old advertisement touts Cuticura Soap for soothing baby rashes with hot baths, followed by Cuticura Ointment and a dusting of Cuticura Talcum. It claims the products are purer and sweeter, offered at 25 cents each.
Surprise the Weapon Roub Brow Debt Payoff
Newspaper item records a terse exchange with three men using repeated quotes about revenge and settling a ten dollar debt, suggesting a street confrontation or heated personal dispute. The fragmentary text hints at a bond of payback rather than a formal case or event.
Handkerchiefs Sold with Industry Wash Advice
An advertisement urges washing children handkerchiefs with soap and tinge to whiter blue using Hed Cross Bell Blue, promoting a routine to improve laundry results.
Well Well Boston Girl Agitated Fresh Drummer Scene
A concise excerpt notes a Boston girl appearing agitated as a new drummer named Cutte joins the scene, described by the Courier-Journal in a brisk, period tone.
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Boston
Ner ‘Cutte
Courier-Journal
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Dub
Renous
Hida
Satia
Moore
Donna Kahey
Ripani Doan
Milsurn CO
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Durham
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