Poisoned marriage scandal at Savoy Hotel
In a tense inquest dialogue Mr Scribner, questioned by the detective, hints that Francks poisoned his wife Iris de Fontaigne by mistake after an engagement, with Abingdon Villa assault and a night of alleged bloodlust. The detective presses for corroboration as Scribner remains cautious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secerlbner
Francks
Iris de Fontaigne
Miss de Fontaigne
Fred Scribner
Mr. Francks
Heriot
Mr. Scribner
Scribner
Abingdon Villas
Mr. Heriot
Tam
Franck
Scibner
Fred
Old Saintsbury
Aston Roberts
New Bondtreet
Savoy
Mr. Weinhardt
Jimmy Francks
West End
New Scotland Yard
Sotee
Itch and Burn Relief for Eczema Sufferer in Ontario
A seven year eczema battle from head to ankles ends with relief after trying Cuticura Medica products. The letter, dated 1911, describes nightly scratching, disfigurement, and months of torment before advertisement prompted treatment. It appeals for samples from Potter Drug and Chemical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Ola
Ontario
Fortune
Cuticura Rbmedica
Potter Drag & Chem, Corp
Dept
Boston
Detective Faces Moral Quandary Over Francks Case
Heriot, a hard edged detective, interviews Francks suspects after a deadly crime. He suspects guilt yet feels sympathy for the young killer and relies on instinct over pure reason as clues reveal cold blood and romantic motives.
Detective Identifies Moneylender by Reputation at Lunch
A detective instantly recognizes a moneylender by reputation and sight during a noon encounter. The scene hints at ongoing investigations and potential future continuation of the tale.
October Starters in Ornithologists Migrations Across Britain
Ornithologists note October marks a migration benchmark though timing varies with warmth and food. The Accidental Visitors List records non native birds seen in Britain, including Canada owl off Cornwall in 1830 and Cassin's snow goose in Ireland in 1872, with fish lists kept at Woods Hole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Zoological Society
Great Britain
British
British Isles
England
Ciberia
China
North Africa
Arctic
Cornwall
Atlantic
Wales
Hord Cawdor
Dorking
Cassin
Labrador
Ireland
Chesapeake Bay
Woods Hole
Massachusetts
Turkey
Bulgaria
Lost His Memory Ends Up Bankrupt in Witty Banter
Hewitt admits financial ruin after a longstanding money run ends when Jewett quips about his prior riches. Hewitt concedes he once led in finance and now faces a sharp twist in fortune as a Wellington figure outmaneuvers him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hewitt—Gruet
Jewett
Hewitt
Wellington
Waggish Color Ed Man Delivers a Dictionary Joke
A jocular street speaker tells a crowd that in all troubles there is money and sympathy in one place. He asks What, and then answers with a grin that the dictionary holds the key. The crowd responds with murmurs and renewed curiosity.
MEMORY IMPROVED Since Leaving Off Tea and Coffee
A reminiscence touts Postum as a coffee substitute. It claims caffeine in tea and coffee harms nerves and heart, causing memory and stomach issues. The testimony notes improved heart rhythm and steadier nerves after switching to Postum, with instant and regular forms advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Postum Co
Windsor
Ont
Hellville
The Hermit of Scrub-Oak Hill Tenants Offer
A dialogue reveals a man living in a hotel hole at Scrub Oak Hill. He earns fifteen shillings weekly from the hotel owner who rents him residence. Locals visit daily to glimpse him while he smokes cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tovley
Scrub-Oak Hill
Change in Circumstance Ends in a Widowed Union
A local figure known as Simpson-Whatever faced questions after his uncle wed the widow of a man executed by hanging. Jimipson states the man has married widows before and is tired of living with the virtue of a former husband on display.
Fatherly Grift of the Matchbox: Boy Confronts Grocer
A boy complains to a grocer that matches bought earlier are defective. The grocer denies fault, then strikes a match to prove it. The boy retorts that his mother would not light his pants with them, hinting at a misunderstood joke.
Kellogg Asthma Remedy Promised Relief
Advertisement claims Kellogg's Asthma Remedy cures asthma after many years of remedies failing. It promises comfort, peace of mind, and sound sleep. Consumers are urged to ask their druggist for supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Kellogg
Three Children Return Home with Teasing Remark
The dialogue features a mother asking about morning acquaintances and the children naming Ruby and Derek. Barbara and the Family Cherub exchange teasing lines as Miss Fetty is asked to sound her head, and the Young Lady Visitor joins in the light mockery about being rat tle-brained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby
Derek
Barbara
Miss Fetty
Dearie
Bragging Singers Duel Over Open Air Reception
In a smoky chat among Instalment System experts, two vocalists boast. An American recalls crowds showering bouquets at his first public sing, while an Irishman claims an audience gave him a house, later clarifying it was a brick by brick gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Begorra
Pat
Reporter Brown Feared Lost in City Fire
Fred Kelly rushed to cover a large blaze with Brown as his partner. A wall collapsed trapping Brown, presumed burned to death, prompting Kelly to phone the city editor who replied with calm resignation and dispatched another reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kelly
Brown
Kelly
Jie
The Horrid Man and Orange Blossom Anesthetic
The dialogue notes orange blossoms as a potential anesthetic while Mrs. Henpeck jokes about consciousness in marriage. Mr. Henpeck retorts about missing the first act as they wait for his mother. The exchange blends domestic humor with theatrical timing.
Wedding film captures bride struck by shoe
Moving pictures of the wedding turned out splendidly as the camera caught the moment the bride was knocked senseless by an old shoe. The scene unfolds with lifelike spontaneity, heightening the event's charm and novelty.
Gambling Houses On Your Beat Prompt Police Action
An indignant citizen confronts an officer asking why two gambling houses operate illegally on the beat. The citizen requests closure of one establishment and questions the officer’s enforcement duties.
Russia's State Railways Faces High Fare Evasion Figures
A Russian statistical report cites nearly one million fare evaders in a year, with 904,118 unpaid fares amounting to about 550000 dollars. Guards and subordinates often helped passengers escape payment, while authorities pursue the rest in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
I would endure hardships with the man I loved
A speaker contrasts enduring hardship with a beloved partner to enduring a vast sum of money, expressing preference for shared struggle over wealth. The remark centers on personal bonds over material gain.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Cure All
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures constitutional catarrh at all stages. The ad claims internal action on mucous surfaces and promises $100 to any case it fails to cure. Address F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio and notes druggists sell it for 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills for constipation also advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hail
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
All Druggista
Dandy Tale He Could Not Tell His Wife
A man devised a clever tale to spin on returning home at midnight. The story seemed perfect and charming though he never spoke it aloud, leaving his wife to wonder about the peach of a lie that stayed unsaid.
Minard's Liniment Prompts Witty Farewell Exchange
A playful dialogue shows a physician using Minard's Liniment while a child and mother discuss counterfeit money. The mama jokes that the nickel given earlier says little, reflecting humor about money talk and sincerity.
Waris Disfigurements Revealed by Holloway's Corn Cure
A claim states Waris disfigurements that disappear when treated with Holloway's Corn Cure. The text gives no further context on origin or evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holloway
Museum of voices aims to preserve world speech
Prof Ferdinand Brunot plans a phonograph museum to save voices from every language and nation. He will tour from Peking to America and even collect Sioux dialects, hoping the collection rivals a national library in scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand Brunot
Peking
America
Arorld
National Library
Mark Twain Deals with Swaggering Diners at Table
In a restaurant Mark Twain mocks two boastful young men who order servants around. One declares his waiter should tell the cook who the order is for, and Twain responds loudly to demand a dozen oysters and to whisper his name to each oyster to ensure correct service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
Mark
Shoreline mischief at Southampton piers
Scene shows boys near the edge of Southampton piers when a bystander, an old salt, leaves his post and cuffs a lad. When questioned he replies that he does not care if they fall in but cannot stand the uncertainty of it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southampton
Zur
When the Line was Busy
A distant state mayor chats with a hometown figure about a bankrupt telephone company. The talk turns to public anger as the locals “hung up the receiver,” a metaphor for cutting off contact amid the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norrow
Baby's Own Tablets Praised by St Norbert Mother
Mrs. John Kenny of St Norbert Manitoba reports high satisfaction with Baby's Own Tablets. The ad claims the tablets are a gentle laxative regulate bowels and stomach help break up colds expel worms and aid teething. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail at 5 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kenny
St. Norbert
Man
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Mabel Misreads Telegram About Auntie’s Travel
A girl named Mabel rushes home to meet her aunt but receives a telegram stating Missed train. She concludes that if her auntie starts tomorrow at the same time she will lose the train again, prompting her mother to ask why.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel
lIl
Mamma
Minard's Oiniment Bargain Ends With Clever Advice
A man with a smoking chimney paid an old mason a pint of stout for a cure. After finishing, the mason revealed the fix: never to use the chimney again. The tale ends with a wry lesson on avoiding fires.
Russian Villages Run Workshops in Every Home
Russian peasants produce large amounts of hand-made goods. In some villages every household acts as a workshop dedicated to furniture making.
Bricklayer's Dream Amid Weather Woes
A child sketches future plans beyond law or police work choosing bricklaying. He notes bricklayers face hard labor and many days lost after weather, implying rough conditions but steady craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
Appendix Rejected as Vital to Surgeons and Patients
A sharp exchange questions necessity of the appendix, noting it may be expendable for patients but critical for surgeons to study. The dialogue hints at medical classroom debate over organ utility and surgical emphasis.
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Arthur Applin
Aaron Roberts
Zam
Ay Ieee
Erin Lh
Mrs. Henpeck
Mr. Henpeck
George
State Railways
Minard
Small Sadie
Sadie
Papa
Abbey
DR. Pierce
Golden
R.V. Pierce
M. D
Buffalo
N.Y
R.v.pierce
Bufinio
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