Behind the Follies and Village Hustles of a Scheming Star
A narrator recalls a glamorous but ruined Follies woman named Gladya losing beauty and wealth to love and bad luck. The piece notes modeling gigs, patronage from a corporation founder and his son, and scarce hope for a comeback while glimpsing Greenwich Village artists and a world of real vs fake creators. It also mentions notorious figures like Harry Thaw in passing.
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Gladya
Glamor
Harry Thaw
Harry
Rabbit
Warry
Gladys
Greenwich Village
Intelligentsia
Cognoscenti
Flight of the Soarer and a Woman in Africa
In an African jungle setting Dalby Williams vanishes after a perilous flight as the sail-plane falters. Camilla Alcorn arrives at the station to aid him, discovering a letter from Dalby and facing mounting danger as night falls and ominous drumbeats rise from the jungle. Concluded next Sunday.
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Dalby Williams
Africa
Ben Jox
Alby
Alcorn
Williams
Dalby
Bwana Alcorn
Bwana Williams
Vint Alcom
Vint
Mahomet
Camilla Alcorn
Camilla
Catby Williams
Does Your Skin Win Admiration?
A dubious beauty pitch claims clearer skin with Resinol Ointment and Tresinat Soap. A testimonial from a writer says after three days there is visible improvement and social praise. The ad targets readers, offering a free sample from Resinol in Baltimore.
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Dept
Ballimore, Md
Campanile Murders and the Missing Suspect
Detective Kyne discusses the Campanile murders case with Ed Hawley and Bartlett as they chase leads and watch trains and roads for Whitey Atwater. The group plans to pursue clues, seek credit for solving the case, and prepares for possible danger while gathering allies and weighing who may still be at large.
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Lex
Doc Wawley
Whitey Atwater
Lillian Wayne
Barrett
Jannings
Bill
Aaid Kyne
Doc Hawley
Itnan Chambers
Kyne
Bartlett
Cushman
Vaillian
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Colangle Jerrop
Ll Benson
Thor
Cella
Bia
Eighth Street
Alf Ziegfeld
Melin
Toledo
Jasc
Braoezes
Lovalon
O'Farrell
Son Paentin
Calif
Mary
Luton
Chen
Chine Neuabed
Fay Ux
Hart 8 CO
Bor Best
Elmie
N.Y
America
Merwe
Tom Crevat
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