Adventures of Detective McBeath The Brunstein Murder Case
In a damp country town a renowned detective named McBeath invites narrator Lidlow to join him on a night expedition to the Hermit’s old house, seeking clues to the Brunstein murder. They scour floors, ceilings, and a trunk, collecting papers copper fragments and a hidden diamond, leaving with wine and many clues as dawn nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry McBeath
Holy Terror
McBeath
Arnold Lidlow
Lakeside
Lidiow
Brunstein
BcBeath
Brother Lidlow
Lighthouse advertised for a lighthouse keeper's servant
A Detroit Free Press note recounts a lighthouse keeper's ad for a servant to do lighthouse work. A girl wrote that she would take the position, hoping the sea air would improve her health, and asked where the lighthouse was located.
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IH. S. Johnson
Detroit Free Press
What She Wanted Tribune fragment note
A fragment from the Chivage Tribune recalls a child named Madeline after a meal, asking for more meat with the remark not to wrap up. The brief shows informal speech and a domestic scene from a local paper.
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Madeline
Chivage
Tribune
Marketing Bulletin Shows Monthly Price Trends for Farm Goods
The Department of Agriculture released Market Statistics a 280 page bulletin prepared by the bureau of markets and crop estimates. It provides eleven year monthly hog prices and average price ranges to guide farm marketing decisions for hogs cattle sheep and crops. It notes costs and distribution of feed for brood mares and foals in winter work and outlines recommended rations.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Markets and
Chicago
Bulletin
Washington, D. C
University trial on draft horses and brood mares
The University of Missouri reports experimental work with draft horses and brood mares. Early results indicate brood mares may be used for farm work but require 26 percent more yearly feeds.
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University of Missouri
Sheep Convert Waste Into Food and Wool
In a vivid note on barn lots fields and roadsides sheep transform weeds and waste into sustenance and cloth. The author portrays sheep creating wealth from untended grass and weeds, highlighting value in overlooked rural forage.
Lusty Pigs of Right Sort For Hog Quality
An old farming tip argues that quality pigs start with strong grandparents. It warns against using poor sires as it leads to weak feeders and fat hogs, not top market hogs.
Ten Year Men in Scouting and Pedestrian Aid Focus
National council officers who have served at least ten years include President Colin H Livingstone of Washington and James W West chief scout executive. In San Francisco, boy scouts assist pedestrians during rain, halting cars and streetcars to help the weary. Poultry notes advise selecting top layers for breeding to improve flocks and egg production over generations.
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National Council
Colin H. Livingstone
Washington
Taft
Daniel Carter Beard
National Court of Honor
Mortimer L. Schiff
New York
Benjamin Dulaney
Bristol
Tenn
Milton A. McRae
Detroit
San Diego
George D. Pratt
Brooklyn
John Sherman Hoyt
Jeremiah W. Jenks
Frank Preabrey
James W. West
Boy Scout Movement
Boy Scouts of
San Francisco
Jay-walker
Ims
Backache Relief Promised by Anuric Tablets Ad
A Cedar Rapids notice promotes Dr. Pierce s Anuric tablets for backache and kidney pain. It includes a testimonial from Mrs. Reuben Spiekler and invites readers to buy at a local drug store or mail 10c for a trial and free medical advice from Dr. Pierce at the Invalids Hotel in Buffalo.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Dr. Pierce
Reuben Spiekler
Bid Ave
Pierce
Invalldy’ Hotel
Bullalo
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Harriett
Bert
L. F. van Zelm
Festa Newspaper Union
Blodk
Detective McBeath
What
Wanted
Department of Agriculture
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