Breakfasts, secrets, and a missing man on the Moor
Malcom Holt finds a missing financier Mazaroff after breakfast at the Woodcock. Sheila Elphinstone escorts Holt to High Cap lodge where three London men are questioned. A feared murder and robbery claim arises when a body is found on Marrasdale moor, clothing preserved but valuables gone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tie
Korloo
Tom Hold
Sheila
Verner
Courthopes
Armintrade
London
Eccleshare
High Cap Lodge
Ita
Mazarod
Woodcock
Maxaroff
Ina
Arrolotrade
Courthone
Yerper
Mr. Holt
Marrasdale Moor
Mazarofm
Musgrave and Webster
Mazarell
Blazarett
Anteret
Marrasdale Tower
Disappearance of Laird Mazareff After Inn Stay
Mervyn Holt travels with a stranger calling himself Mazaroff who claims to be his wife and daughter’s guardian. They lodge at Woodcock Inn on Marrasdale moor where Mazareff vanishes after a brief evening encounter with Holt revealing his true identity as B Morchison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webater
Mazaroff
London
Webster
Alanvers
County Constabulary
Marrasdale
Bownas
Blanners
Ceshare
Eligh
Eccleshere
Mannery
Mervyn Holt
Woodcock
Marrasdale Moor
Ira
Elpiingtone
Sheila Merchleon
Mazaroff Talla Holt
Ia B Morchison
Mazareff
Holt
Sheila
Mazaref
Water Filtration and Chlorination in Water Supply History
A historical recount notes Percy Frankland and others showing sand filtration nearly erased bacteria in water. It cites the 1887 cholera outbreak in Hamburg and Altona on the Elbe to illustrate filtered versus unfiltered water. It attributes early chlorine disinfection to Houston McGovern in 1904 and 1903 and credits George A. Johnson for Jersey City water disinfection in 1903 using bleaching powder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Frankland
Aamburg
Aalstraten
Vanibeorg
Altona
Elbe
Hamburg
Houston
McGovern
England
George A. Johnson
Teaching Worm to Swim A Nonsense Pond Interlude
A weary angler sits by a silent pond as a village constable orders him to stop fishing claiming the pond is off limits. The man retorts he is teaching the worm to walk, not fishing, while the officer mocks the notion and leaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phratt
Athanes
Castoria Ad Praises Gentle Child Medicine
The note extols Castoria for infants and growing children praising mildness and frequent use. It asserts genuine Castoria bears Chas. H. Fletcher’s signature on the wrapper and claims doctors prescribe it. A quoted cartoon joke contrasts a father and child about the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. H. Fletcher
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Offered as Free Trial
A common remedy promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild effective laxative suitable for children and adults. The ad touts pure senna and harmless herbs, warning against coated tongue and headaches, and invites readers to request a free trial bottle by mail from Monticello, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
Pepsin
Monticello
Rainy Day Advice Quips From Montreal Star
A humorous exchange notes prioritizing work and leisure with a nod to saving for a rainy day. The Montreal Star quips about spending time at golf and keeping tasks set aside for future need, reflecting casual office banter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal Star
Nerves and Nausea Relief Cited by Local Mother
Mrs. Cora Wheelock of 107 Wilson Ave credits Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription with stabilizing her health during pregnancy. She describes severe nerves, nausea, and weakness, then recovery allowing full activity for the rest of the period. She recommends the product and invites readers to contact Dr. Pierce’s Clinic for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocatello
Idaho
Dr. Pierce
Cora Wheelock
Wilson Ave
Buffalo
N. Y
Primo de Rivera doomed by numerology and superstition
The passage argues Primo de Rivera’s fall was foretold by numerology and omens. It notes his 13-letter name, a 13th day start, 13 ministers, and a belief in a fated downfall influenced by Aphelonians and Spanish superstition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Primo de Rivera
Alfonso
Primo
I'rimo
Maria
Fair Finough Wakeful Night on the Train
A noisy berth keeps passengers awake until Mose the porter asks the sleeper to stay awake so the others may sleep. The exchange shows polite survival on a crowded railcar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mose
Exclusive Ope Ran Becomes Unpopular
A terse remark notes that Ope ran may be deemed exclusive and unfavored by some readers seeking popularity.
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Fletcher
Luwin Myers
Elphinstona
Wootcock
Dlazaroff
Courthepe
Bis
Admintrade
Verner Courthope
Elphinstone
Tsu
Cuma
Kir
Hult
Verner Courthepe
Jersey City
New York Times
Spaby
Wildle
Diotment
Porter Drag
Edleal Corporee Low
Malden
Ines
Cuaticuesa
de Rivera
Tagette Helios
Ben He Oo
the Worlds
Toa
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