Wealthy Chicago magnate summons mysterious Alan Conrad
Benjamin Corvet a wealthy Chicago businessman Vanishes after a stormy interview with partner Henry He seeks Constance Sherrill daughter of Lawrence Sherrill Spearman asks her to marry him She promises not to decide until Corvet returns Corvet disappears and writes to Alan Conrad in Blue Rapids Kansas to come to Chicago None of Corvet's associates recall ever hearing of Alan Conrad
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Benjamin Corvet
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Constance Sherrill
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Benny
Benny’'—makes Her Promise Not To Give An Answer “Till I Come Back.” Corvet
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Alan Conrad
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Sonsasion
Kansas Town
Mr. Corvet
Who Is Alan Conrad In Chicago Mystery
Alan Conrad travels from Blue Rapids to Chicago after receiving a typewritten letter and a study check. He seeks the meaning of his origins while meeting Constance Sherrill and unknowns linked to Benjamin Corvet and the Sherrills. The origin of his “Alan Conrad” identity remains unresolved.
Wool treated to resist moths claims breakthrough
A powder named itlon reports to make wool immune to moths when mixed with acids and applied to fabric. Tests allegedly show moth eggs failing to affect treated wool after six months, while untreated cloth disappears. Also noted are two short city items about finding a hairpin and a horseshoe on streets and a $70 payment collected.
Naturally Object of Envy
Vincent longs for tame influence and status but misses both money and power. He watches friends control corporations and society, while envy grows as others succeed with ease. He hates women who pursue him, yet they shadow his path, and other men envy his unachieved gains. An artist learns the truth: to please others he must first please himself, yet be hard to please.
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