Exon and the Brief Family Mystery Unfolds
Dornford Yates tale follows Exon a poor Englishman who inherits a fortune from his uncle and pursues a secret tied to the Austrian noble Gering later revealed as Rudolph Elbert Virgil. Along the journey Exon meets Percy Elbert Virgil Inskip and the linguist Herrick amid a quest at Brief tower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard’Exon
Matthew Gering
Gering
Rudolph Elbert Virgil
Brief
Ferdinand
Exon
Percy Elbert Virgil
Inskip
Winter
Percy
John Herrick
Herrick
The Castles and Clues in Brief Estate
The narrator and companions explore the Raven estate near Brief seeking Brief’s castle. They observe a view of the castle from a mountainside cascade and identify key players: the Count of Brief, his child, and his nephew Mr. Percy Virgil. They plan to approach via a northern entrance drive while noting potential guards and pursuit risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter
Herrick
Percy Virgil
Virgil
Brief
Mr. Virgil
Elizabeth Virgil
Castle of Brief
One Third of Farm Families Lived in Slum Conditions
A three year survey by the Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Agricultural Economics and Farm Security Administration finds one in three rural families in the United States living in slum conditions. The study, covering about 10 million rural families, cites widespread poverty comparable to urban areas, with half the farm population understandard housing and long-standing deterioration aggravated by the depression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Farm Security Administration
Roses as Food and Rose Lore in Myth and Science
The piece notes Chinese New Year fritters made from rose petals and recalls rosebud table service of the past. It recounts Cupid spilling nectar creating roses, a Rural New Yorker myth about Miko giving Venus flowers, and a tale linking roses to Venus for a chin tumor. It also mentions roses’ use in arts, sciences, and its relation to fruit like apples and berries.
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Cupid
Olympus
Toses
New Yorker
Miko
Venus
Diet is Key in Treating Exophthalmic Goiter
The article discusses goiter treatment choices for patients with early thyroid symptoms. It notes X ray therapy, rest, iodine, and especially a high calorie diet as a means to improve health. Dr Israel Bram emphasizes eating substantially, avoiding stimulants, and balancing work with rest to aid recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel Bram
Philadelphia
Bram
Dont Get Excited Over Metabolism Test
The article explains basal metabolism testing to check thyroid problems. It notes nerves and lack of fasting can skew results, and that a reading above 15 percent may indicate goiter. It cautions on patient anxiety and the need for calm conditions for an accurate assessment before considering surgery or X-ray treatment.
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Bell Syndicate
WNU Service
There Is None Like Him Saul's Rise and Fall in Israel
A sermon on Saul as Israel's first king, his high qualifications, later disobedience, and tragic decline. Obedience over sacrifice is urged, with cautions about spiritism and moral decay leading to ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saul
Wilbur M. Smith
God
Israel
Samuel
Agagi
Stanley
Church
Endor
Practical Slimming Designs For Home Sewing
A sewing feature promotes easily made slimming outfits with an apron and a slenderizing afternoon dress. It includes pattern numbers 1479 and 1577 with sizes, fabric and trim details, plus a note on the book Success in Sewing and how to order from The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Wacker Dr
Chicago
Ill
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Dornford Yates
England
Brenda
Nnns
Que Shearings
Raven
Tick
WNU
Gola
Promised Land
James W. Barton
Dr. Barton
Harold L. Lundquis
Moody Bible Atate Abc
Western Newspaper Union
Pinkham
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