The Bolted Bedroom and the Archer Coe Mystery
In New York County, Philo Vance investigates Archer Coe's suicide in a bolted bedroom. District Attorney Markham, Sergeant Heath, and Vance uncover clues from Chinese ceramics and a Scottish terrier lineage to probe whether the death masks a murder.
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Philo Vance
John F.X. Markham
New York County
Ernest Heath
Homicide Bureau
Vance
Archer Coe
West Seventy-first Street
Markham
Coe Butler
District Attorney's Office
Heath
Madison Avenue
Coe
Coffee substitute for milk in cake baking
A Housewife’s tip suggests using coffee instead of milk to flavor cakes. Use less coffee than milk and expect a lighter texture and faster drying cake, but try the experiment for a novel taste.
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Public Letter, Inc
WNU Service
Van Dine Mystery Opens with Philo Vance Manhunt
Philo Vance begins pursuing a cunning murderer in the new installment. The opening chapter introduces a tense chase that signals a sharp, plotted investigation to come.
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S. S. van Dine
Philo Vance
Counterfeiting Flourished in Fourteenth Century China
A paper money note on display at Princeton University Library reveals counterfeit practices in fourteenth century China. The exhibit highlights a coin per standard and reflects widespread forgery affecting commerce and governance.
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China
Princeton University
Doubtful Dad And Son Bet On Costs Of Fun At Game
A Kansas City Star snippet quotes a college man telling his father that two dollars will bring more excitement than ever at the football game. The father quips that he paid for his marriage license, implying the cost of entertainment versus life choices.
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Markham
Vance
Signor Grassi
Grassi
Brisbane Cor
Chicago
Kansas City Star
Mother Care Advice Sparks Medical Caution
An admonition urges mothers to consult physicians before giving daily remedies to children. The note warns against following unqualified advice and stresses that scientific knowledge supports cautious medical guidance.
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W. H. Wright
York Police Department
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Harvard
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Cee
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Sahl
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Mr. Markham
Gamble
Brisbane Coe
New York
Hilda Lake
Mr. Vance
No-o
Varece
Alarkham
Detective Hennessey
Hennessey
Ecampeen
Housewife's Idea
Phillips
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Hutson
Star Photo Shop
la Crosse
Wise
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Ramsey
WNU
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