Vance Investigates Psyched Up Garden House Party
Detective Philo Vance and district attorney John Markham discuss a disturbing tension at Professor Epaham Garden's party. A cryptic radioactivity clue points to the Gardens' son Floyd and cousin Woode Swift who are linked to horse racing. Floyd bets on a horse the next day.
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Philo Vance
John ¥. X. Markham
New York County
Vance
Professor Epaham Garden
Professor Garden
Floyd
Woode Swift
Siefert
Gardens
Floyd Garden
Lowe Hammle
Swift
Mrs Garden
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Gambler’s Rooftop Lab Sets Stage for Racing Plot
In a skylight garden study Floyd Garden orchestrates a gambling setup with racing cards, a secret phone line, and a planned reveal. Guests Cecil Kroon Nadge Weatherby Zalia Graem mingle as Vance and Van Dine observe, while the betting scheme hones in on Rivermont and Texas races.
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Swift
Floyd
Vance
Rivermont
Garden
Cecil Kroon
Nadge Weatherby
Kroon
Zalia
Mr. van Dine
Texas
Woody
Evening at the mansion bets loom on Azure Star race
The scene centers on Cecil Kroen and Garden as betting heats rise. Miss Beeton places a two dollar wager on Azure Star while Vance endorses it and handles across the board. Swift clashes with Vance over large bets as Garden confronts Swift after a confrontation. Rivermont race prospects loom as the crowd prepares for the afternoon’s events.
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Garéen
Kroen
Cecil
Garden
Kroon
Madge Weatherby
Zalia Graem
Miss Beeton
Gorden
Mater
Azure Star
Vance
Beeton
Swift
Mr Vance
Pia
Carden
Esther
Cyele
Wfau
Mannix
Woody
Sneed
Miss Graem
Rivermont
Beliefs About Black Cats Across Regions
A Los Angeles Times writer notes regional superstitions about black cats. Beliefs link the animal to cures for rheumatism shin gles hives consumption and weather signs and warn of misfortune if the cat is killed.
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Los Angeles Times
Middle West
South
Scotland
From Old China to King Edward The Long Farewell
A column mixes events from 1936 era world news including Chiang Kai shek and Japan, Russia gold output, Edward VIII’s farewell broadcast, and social notes. It questions power, imperialism, and public opinion while noting US and UK responses, and closes with a quirky note on kissing babies and Congress.
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Chiang Kai- Shek
Japan
Manchuria
Tokyo
China
Niagara Falls
Edward
England
Three New Style Patterns for All Sizes From Barbara Bell
The Sewing Circle offers three new patterns for all ages. Pattern 1997 is a smart smock with long or short sleeves and gold buttons in sizes 32 to 44. Pattern 1204 is a day frock for sizes 36 to 52 with a feminine collar and wide flare skirt. Pattern 1994 is a Miss Two-To-Eight number in sizes 2 to 8, featuring playful yet grown-up details. Send 15 cents for the pattern book.
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Barbara Bell
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Adams St
Chicago
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Chicken Casserole with Mixed Vegetables and Broiled Chicken
A home recipe outlines broiling a chicken until brown then layering in a casserole with onions peas string beans carrots and celery. Butter flour and vegetables are steamed until tender then served hot.
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WNN Service
Coleman Silk-Lite Mantles Improve Light and Longevity
Coleman Silk-Lite Mantles are designed for pressure mantle lamps and lanterns with triple lock weave for strength and longer use. Made from rayon fiber with light-enhancing treatment, they resist shocks and fit correctly to provide brighter, more efficient light. Buy from a dealer, or send 654 for six mantles and a free folder from The Coleman Lamp and Stove Co. departments in WAITs Wichita Kansas Chicago Illinois Philadelphia Pennsylvania Los Angeles California.
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Coleman
Coleman Lamp & Stove CO
Wichita
Kamas
Chicago
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W.N.U. Service
Lex
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Thade
Brisbane
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Helen
Canada
United States
America
New York
C. H. Wilson
Columbia
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Craster
Newark
N. J
Congress
Maine
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Roosevelt
Iham Peorgonneens Toe
Arthur Briabaue
Ecine
Alicea Faye
Weists
Be Bell Byndionts, Das
Hec
Gluyas Williams
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