Unsolved Thynne Murder of Longleat Exposed in 18th Century Tale
In Wiltshire near Longleat the murder of Thomas Thynne during a Pall Mall carriage raid remains unsolved. Key figures include Boroski Wratz Stern and Count Konigsmark, whose involvement is debated. Despite trials and executions, evidence to prove Konigsmark’s guilt is weak, marking the case as a noted British mystery.
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Thomas Thynne
Longleat
Wiltshire
Thynne
Duke of York
Tom
Pall Mall
Boroski
Count Konigsmark
Old Bailey
Wratz
Stern
Konigsmark
Pemberton
Nonigsmark
Evelyn
Colonel Vratz
Konigstmark
Ogle
England
Germany
Otto Williams
Morea
Argas
Waterloo Bridge
Wheeler Syndicate
Child imitates cough as doctor misreads ailment
A small child develops a worsening cough led to a visit with the family physician. Before an explanation is shared, the child has a paroxysm of coughing, but the doctor laughs and reveals the child is merely imitating another cough.
Money in Family Trees Gains Global Celebrity Status
A clever New York woman began tracing genealogical records at ten dollars per tree and built a vast business. Her demand grew, leading to higher prices and branch offices in major cities including London Paris and Berlin, signaling the luxury market for ancestry research.
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New York
Timnk
London
Paris
Berlin
Cupper’s Weekly
Buttons and Buckles Adorn Spring Garments
Cherie Nicholas reports on spring fashion featuring mother of pearl buttons buckles and slides as key ornaments. Designers praise the material’s color variety and authenticity, highlighting sporty wear in cottons linens and silks plus pajamas and hostess gowns with pearl accents and belt fastenings.
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Bemberg
Milady
Signer
Cile
Cherie Nicholas
Western Newspaper Union
Jesus Among Friends and Foes Notes on Luke Teachings
The lesson outlines Jesus in the home of Mary and Martha with emphasis on listening to his words over busy service. It frames the home as revealing character and contrasts Mary’s devotion with Martha’s distraction. It then covers Jesus among foes, including accusations of Beelzebub, requests for signs, and six woes against Pharisees and lawyers.
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Jesus
Friends
Martha
Mary
God
Beelzebubh
South
Nineveh
Christ
New Fillings Needed for Each Emergency of Service
The quote urges that a fresh filling is required for every new emergency of Christian service. It attributes the idea to R A Torrey.
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Christian Service
R, A, Torrey
Obedience as the Organ of Understanding in Christ
The exchange asserts obedience is the great organ of understanding Christ. Doing his will brings understanding of him and leads to becoming like him.
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Christ
Costs of operating a radio station in the early era
The article explains radio station costs from installing up to 1,000 watts at 5 000 to 40 000 dollars to annual studio and office rents between 15 000 and 40 000 dollars. It notes a full big station investment of 750 000 to 1 000 000 dollars with pickup equipment 10 000 to 15 000, line charges 10 000 to 12 000 yearly, electricity 15 000 yearly, incidental expenses about 15 000, and microphones from 75 dollars.
As It Happens If The Weak Then Stronger Today
A philosophical remark notes the idea that the weaker sex appears stronger today due to the weakness of the stronger, suggesting a reversal of traditional gender power dynamics.
Fireproof Wood Fends Heat Better Than Steel in Tests
Popular Mechanics reports a treated wood made flame resistant without losing its wood traits. A wooden door with the chemicals withstood heat longer than steel in tests and the fireproof wood guards the Chrys ler building tower in New York. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are liver pills sold for 60 years. They regulate liver and bowels. It was once thought tomatoes cause cancer and doctors still do not know the cause. The tests of the rich are ever successful.
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Popular Mechanics Magazine
Dr. Pierce
How One Woman Lost 20 Pounds of Fat
An advertisement claims IRUSCHEN KRUSCHAN SALTS remove fat by addressing bodily waste. It urges taking half a teaspoonful daily with hot water, cutting fatty foods, and avoiding pastry while promising fat loss, more energy, clearer skin, and a 4 week supply for 85 cents with a money back guarantee.
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