Alan Confronts Intruder in Corvet House Mystery
Alan Conrad returns to his father Benjamin Corvet's mansion and discovers signs of recent intrusion. A powerful stranger searches drawers while Alan battles him, then escapes into the night as the intruder vanishes. The night leaves Alan with questions about a ghost like figure and a mysterious name the intruder shouted.
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Sherrill
Alan
Corvet
Benjamin Corvet
Astor Street
Sherrillis
John Welton
Kansas
Tubly
Allan
Sherri
Carver
Vet
Carvet
Tad
Blue Rapids
Ile
Riga
Ben
Alwyn
Flesh Flesh synopsis of a Chicago business mystery
Wealthy Chicago magnate Benjamin Curvet courts Constance Sherrill to bar a marriage to Henry Spearman and then vanishes. His letter draws Alan Conrad from Blue Rapids Kansas, a youth of unknown parentage, who may be Curvet's illegitimate son. Curvet deeds his house to Alan.
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Chicago
Benjamin Curvet
Henry Spearman
Corvet
Constance Sherrill
Lawrence Sherrill
Spearman
Sherril
Alan Conrad
Blue Hapids
Kansas
Fragmentary quotation from Benjamin curves house encounter
A garbled line notes a man linked to a prior fight at Benjamin curves house the night before. The text provides limited context or clear details about people or events.
Jud Tunkins Promotes Jong Word Advantage
The speaker says using Jong words offers a big advantage and criticizes dictionary searching, suggesting people prefer the spoken form over formal spelling.
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Jud Tunkins
Dud Tunkins
Father Objects to Suitor Over Wealth
A daughter and her father clash over marriage prospects as the father opposes the match due to the lack of wealth while the daughter retorts that a lack of money would prevent a wedding license.
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Never Suspect It
Druggists report many people suffer kidney issues without knowing it and Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer & Co is promoted as a remedy. An insurer's physician notes many insurance refusals stem from undetected kidney trouble. Sample bottle offers via ten cent request with paper mention.
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Kilmer’s. Swamp Root
Bachelor Finds Week End Pillow Grievance
An amiable bachelor resents a guest pillow that ruins sleep after a weekend visit. He complains the show pillows in the guest room are too firm and awkward, while normal pillows in his own room remain comfortable and hidden during the day.
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New York Sun
Girl Wins Oxford Honors in Arnold Essay Prize
Miss Jessie H. Fleming becomes the first woman to win the Arnold essay prize at Oxford University. She shares the distinction with noted past scholars including Lord Bryce and Professor Dicey, among others who later gained fame.
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Jessie H. Fleming
Oxford University
Lord Bryce
Professor Dicey
Kindness Sparks Mixed Reactions in Reserved Minds
Some irascible individuals resist kindness yet the effort proves worthwhile as small acts shift tensions and foster quiet goodwill. The piece notes patience and persistence can soften harsh moods and build unexpected bridges.
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