Murder at the Eaton Estate Ends With Fatal Mystery
Gabriel Warden, Seattle financier, dies after admitting a dangerous caller. A young man leaves the house unobserved while Warden’s party boards the Eastern Express to hold a train for Mr. Dorne. Dorne, later revealed as Basil Santomne, lies near death after a murderous assault.
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Gabriel Warden
Seattle
Warden
Bob Connery
Mr. Dorne
Philip D. Eaton
Dorne
Don Avery
Eaton
Basil Santomne
Corporation
Santoine’s perilous voyage and a dangerous hospital aid
In a moving western setting, Basil Santoine lies wounded after a covert assault on his life. Harriet Santoine and Avery face the crisis as Dr. Sinclair operates aboard the train. Eaton learns the gamble of fate and the fragile balance among powerful figures guiding the continent.
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Tor Sinclair
Eaton
Harriet Santoine
Suspicion Tightens on Eaton on the Train
On the snowbound train Eaton faces an undercover investigation led by Connery and Avery. Conductor reports and passenger questioning reveal a hidden threat as Eaton’s traveling bag is searched and a sock goes missing, suggesting a covert inquiry targets him while Harriet Santoine rests nearby.
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Eaton
Connery
Avery
Santoine
Philip D. Eaton
Chicago
Asia
Mr. Eaton
Seattle
Pullman
America
Lawrence Hillward
Harriet Santoine
Bird colorings and the science of pigment and air in feathers
A scientist explains color in birds as pigments create reds yellows and greens while blues and whites arise from air spaces in feathers. He adds that appreciating color without background knowledge limits enjoyment, likening it to an idiot playing with glass. He argues informed minds gain richer color associations.
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Aitile
Diamond Dyes promise simple home dyeing for all fabrics
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as easy to use for wool silk linen cotton or mixes. It guarantees no spotting fading streaking or running and urges buyers to tell the druggist the fabric type for best results. The copy ends with a note on gaining a woman's friendship by following her advice.
How to Gain Strength and Endurance Milwaukee Wis
An 1880s testimonial touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a yearly tonic providing strength and endurance for strenuous work. The speaker mentions Pleasant Pellets and notes visits to the Invalids Hotel in Buffalo for advice. A trial package is offered by mailing ten cents.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Dr. Pierce
John W. McLain
Wisconsin St
Iite
Dr. Pierce’s
Invalids
Buffalo
N. Y
First iron railroad laid in England in 1767
A terse note recalls that the first iron railroad was laid in England in 1767 marking an early milestone in railway history.
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Firstlron
England
Wheelbarrows praised as greater aid than autos
In a provocative view, the piece argues wheelbarrows have advanced mankind more than automobiles, noting the intuitive simplicity and broader utility of manual labor tools over motorized vehicles.
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William MacHarg
Edwin Balmer
Matthew Latron
Latron
La‘tron
Lena Latron
Santomne
West
Awarden
Basil Santoine
Sinclatr
Faton
Mr. Avery
Miss Santoine
Santoline
Harriet Santoin
Sinclair
Donald Avery
Dow
Harry
Lathrop
Hart
Ellis
Pie
Detroit
Webbhile
Ichigan
Siu Rine
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicag
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