Police, Girl Die as Gangster Slain
A sensational noir scene follows the chase of Alex Carston in Wig Town as he faces bribery charges, murder plots, and a deadly escape plan. Carston confronts his rivals at the Alcazar club, coordinating with his secretary Julie Gardner while reporter Bill Bradford probes. Armitage reconsiders a risky theft, faces arrest, and seeks a dangerous exit aided by a conspirator, ending with a tense rooftop flight and a race against law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapt
Alex Carston
Trjal
Alcatran
Randobiers
122 Club
Cedric Anmitage
Carston
Bill Bradford
Bradford
Beadford
Jesle
Alcazar
Curston
Armitage
Julie
Bil
Bill Gradford
Julie Gardner
Httle
Tich Vetkateering Domain
Hill
Carlton
Bill
Dante Andrews
Andress
Sten
Andrews
Carson
Gletirs Warren
Ril
Yme
Jialie
Garston
Joyel
Martin Mooney
Warner Brown
Kincg
Belting Pattern 9543 and Marian Martin Patterns for Fall
A vintage sewing pattern advertisement touts Belting Pattern 9543 with a yoke front and saddle-shoulder details in various sleeve lengths. It promotes the Marian Martin pattern book offering dozens of designs, sewing lessons, and fashion guidance for fall and winter with prices and order details.
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Marian Marin
Elothr
San Antonio Tapht
Grandma's Favorite Quilting Pattern 1084 Promises Simple Blocks
Quilt design by Laura Whetsel offers a bright yet easy pattern using four materials per flower. Pattern 1084 includes cutting sewing finishing instructions yardage chart bed size diagrams and a block guide. Send 10 cents in stamps or coins to San Antonio Light Needlecraft Department.
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Laura Whetler
San Antonio
Armitage Targeted In Shootout At Club Door
Amid rapid gunfire from three kneeling gunmen, Armitage is dragged toward danger as a delivery truck drives up. Police open fire as Lugers spit a hail of bullets. Armitage collapses on the pavement after a brutal exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alcade
Armitage
Lee Ga
Beauty trends and a deadly line in a 1915 tale
A 1915 narrative mocks beauty myths with heavy foundations and powders while praising water, cold compresses, and a velvet finish for skin. It shifts to a crime scene where a reporter’s wife questions a murder, ending with a cliffhanger as a bookkeeper recalls a killer’s power and a deadly pursuit.
Lovelorn Advice and Modern Courtship Observed
In a column by Beatrice Walker readers are invited to consider Max Baer’s marriage as a lens on pursuit and romance. The piece contrasts male pursuit with female initiative, cites wartime population concerns, and features a reader question about a husband entangled with a grass widow.
Dessert Recipes for Hot Weather and Quick Treats
A reader’s kitchen column presents simple no bake candy mousse and honey crisp dessert ideas, plus a banana Betty bake and a three day liquid diet note. The instructions cover folding versus beating, freezing in empty cans, and serving suggestions with fruit garnishes.
Family Life and Changing Views on Marriage and Duty
Fay King notes shifting attitudes as economic changes ease parental control over marriages. She argues that sons and daughters should pursue happiness when love is present, even with limited or no income, and that after years of parental support, children gain the right to establish their own homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ark Mother
Fay King
TuatTiage
Announcement Guidance for Quiet Wedding and News
Mrs Cornelius Berckrian advises a quiet home wedding and whether to issue birth and wedding announcements. She suggests preparing engraved notices in advance listing the couple’s names and wedding date, with options for witnesses or family to publish.
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Cornelius Berckrian
Beeckman
Mary Eisley Smith
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Denny Cork
Kiers
Carsten
Frank
Read
Jesson
Carstons
Meghi
Jake
South America
Antrews
Disteler
D. A
Dinah
Mitage
Toom Prototo
Joe
Alex Garston
Alti
Chance
Beatrice Falker
Max Baer
Mary Sullivan
Max
Himer
Miss Sullivan
Ajax
Aza l
Mary
Hau
Washington
Great Britain
Germany
Balkan States
Rathei
Miss Palrfay
Womn
Tals
Pat Sour
Ann Igerp Cheertil
King Peas, Syn, Inc
Mildred Kitchen
Maby Gmesan
Betty
Walter Wiils Brown
Chicago
King Feas
Toonerville
Flem Proody
Io Aee
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