Mystery of the Missing Heirloom in San Francisco
Giles Dudley escorts a perilous mission in San Francisco tied to his friend Henry Wilton’s death. Dudley battles armed foes in Chinatown, rescues Luella Knapp, and uncovers a secret boy tied to a deadly conspiracy as Mrs. Knapp aids in unraveling the mystery aboard a tug and a hotel confrontation.
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Giles Dudley
San Francisco
Henry Wilton
Dudley
Wilton
Henry Ilton
Wilon
Knapp
Luella
Giles
Tim Terrill
Carson
Stock Exchange
Crown Diamond
Omega
Decker
Luella Knapp
Mother Borton
Livermore
Darby Meeker
Terrill
Mr. Dudley
Mrs. Knapp
Chase in the Storm Chapter XXVIII
In Montgomery street rain begins as a courier delivers a note to Mr. Wilton. The Unknown’s handwriting on the envelope prompts suspense and a prompt decision to follow the bearer up the stairs.
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Montgomery Street
Ladies two piece Petticoat Skirt Pattern 2612 Paris
Pattern No 2612 for a two piece ladies petticoat skirt designed to wear under a sheath skirt. Six seven sizes 22 to 34 inch waist with darts over hips and back habit shaping. Details include lace flounce option and ruching, material yardage varies by width, pattern requires position and size data. Write to Pattern Department with name address size and number.
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Paris
Emerson on lasting value in society and leadership
The passage extols enduring personal force and value as essential in social circles. It asserts that true men of character rise naturally to prominence, a timeless reminder from Emerson on merit and influence.
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Emerson
California Trees Age Debate Reexamines Ancient Forests
The article compares legendary ages of California’s great trees with scientific estimates. Prof. Charles E. Bessey argues a 2,000 year figure is too high, citing a 25 foot diameter tree with a ring count showing about 1,147 years.
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California
Charles E. Bessey
Envelope Not Popular at First Invention Date
The envelope, invented in 1683, was not initially favored and remained in disfavor for a long period.
Fly Youth and The Boss on a Fly Paper Joke
A dialogue comedic sketch features The Boss asking where you worked last and a boy replying with fly paper as the gag. The Boss questions the concept, and the boy retorts with a line about not reading the Daily Balloon.
Castoria Endorsement Reaffirms Safe Remedy For Children
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to examine every bottle of Castoria for the genuine signature of Whelan and stresses the product’s safety for infants and children. It notes Castoria has been in use for over 30 years and is the same trusted kind mothers have always bought.
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Pec
Ae x Whelan
Brazil Welcomes First Batch of Japanese Immigrants
Brazil has received its first batch of 781 Japanese immigrants under a nine month old agreement. Within two days all were employed on coffee plantations. Additional shiploads will arrive regularly.
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Brazil
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Promises Relief
An advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as highly successful for women's ailments. It cites massive customer letters from the Pinkham Laboratory in Lynn Massachusetts and claims the remedy avoids drugs while restoring feminine health.
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Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Lydia E. Pinkham
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Merchants’ Exchange
Doddridge Knapp
Mr. Knapp
Henry
Bart
FLY Youth
Lewis
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
Sige
Carters
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