Corvet's Past Reveals Hidden Ties and a Shocking Claim
Lawrence Sherrill interviews Alan Conrad about Benjamin Corvet's rise and sudden change from a lake captain to shipowner. Sherrill reveals Corvet's life, ally Spearman, and personal shadows, presenting evidence that Alan may be Corvet's son. Sherrill offers the key to Alan's Astor Street house and urges a search for answers.
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Sherrill
Alan
Lawrence Sherrill
Benjamin Corvet
Constance Sherrill
Mr. Corvet
Cervet
Great Lakes
Cahtecago
Cleveland
Duluth
Milwaukee
Witer
Michigan
Corvet
Jake
Silence and Secrets at the Sherrill House Dinner
Alan contemplates Corvet's past and possible hidden marriages as night falls. A servant arranges Alan's room and attire while Mrs Sherrill and Miss Sherrill prepare for a formal dinner with the Sherrills, hinting at family tensions and concealed histories.
Corvet's Son Prompts Mystery in Chicago
Wealthy Chicago magnate Benjamin Corvet withdraws after a stormy talk with Henry Spearman and secures a promise from Constance Sherrill not to wed Spearman. He disappears, leaving a letter to Alan Conrad of Blue Rapids Kansas who arrives in Chicago amid agitation.
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France
Corvet
Alan
Sherrill
Chicago
Benjamin Corvet
Henry Spearman
Constance Sherrill
Lawrence Sherrill
Spearman
Alan Conrad
Blue Rapids
Kansas
Conrad
Curtains and Drapery Tips for Light and Air
Homelike advice on selecting curtains to regulate light and air. Recommends simple durable fabrics like white cream vole scrim swiss or cheesecloth with hemmed or hemstitched finishes and washable options. Suggests overcurtains in colored or figured materials for style.
Favorite Prescription Restores Strength for Expectant Mother
Mrs C L Scott of South Bend Indiana testifies that Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription revived her health and kept her baby strong after a run down period. The ad promotes liquid or tablet forms available at local druggists.
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South Bend
Ind
Sample St
Uncle Ed Reconsiders Air Rifle Gift After Boy Points It
Uncle Ed recalls his boyhood rifle and gave Bobby an air rifle last year. A Christmas wish of a sharp shooter badge turns to fear after Bobby at his doorway aims the toy at Ed and commands, Stick em up. He mourns his mistake and wonders if he should have given a Bible instead.
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Bobby
Men Laugh At Wit Yet Shame Folly In Public Mockery
A witty man may be teased for clever remarks, but folly invites harsher laughter and scorn. The line contrasts clever humor with public embarrassment and warns against vanity.
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and Edwin Balmer
Jess
Westons
Corvett
Coryet, Sherrill
Astor Street
Carvet
Shep
University of Kansas
Sherrill S
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Bas
Manistique
Mrs. Sherrill
Constance
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C. L. Scott
Bellans
Holland
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