Mystery of the Grosvenor Bookplate Unfolds Across Town
Nancy Burton and allies uncover clues about a legendary bookplate tied to the Grosvenor family. Captain Ashland joins the case and decides to stay. Ulysses’s quiet loyalty earns rewards while Mr. Darrow contemplates a six month England assignment for Miss Fuller.
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Julia
Nancy
Peter
Mr. Darrow
Mr Darrow
Miss Burton
Normandy Terrace
Richmond
Malvina
Ernesto
Brandon Tower
Daisy Abbott
Mr. Case
Nele Gance
Constance
Ashland
Sager
Almy
Mr. Almy
Captain Ashland
Grosvenor
Professor Harrington
Harrington
Virginiana
England
America
Colfax
Ulysses
Virginia
Yas'm
Harringtons
Mr Roberts
Theo
Mr. Roberts
Darrow
Maine
Cause of Justice
Mr. Grosvenor
Mary Grosvenor
Miles Harrington
Juddes
Ancient logging wagon found in Sierra Nevada ruins trail
A 19th century pine and iron logging wagon, built around 1866 in the Sierra Nevada, was rediscovered in Mount Whitney country after 55 years. The 44 foot long, over a ton wagon with iron bound tongue and oxen teams hauled boles to a sawmill and five mile flume near Owens Lake for Cerro Gordo mine. The wagon, now owned by Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, may be saved as a museum relic amid hydroelectric development.
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Virginia
Miles
Tod
Grosvenor
Mary Grosvenor
Enot
Darrow’s
Ulysses
Los Angeles
Calif
Sierra Nevada Mountains
California
Mount Whitney
Independence
Cottonwood Creek
Owens Lake
White Mountains
Cerro Gordo
Owens River
Department of Water and Power Engineers of
Statesmen and Warriors Three United States Presidents in Revolution
A question answered in Liberty asserts that Washington Monroe and Jackson fought in the Revolutionary War highlighting three presidents linked to early American conflict.
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United States
Washington
Monroe
Jackson
Contending that there is no need of improvement makes improvement
Contention from the New York Herald Tribune arguing that claiming no improvement is needed would render improvement impossible. The brief critique frames stagnation as a barrier to progress, urging ongoing assessment and reform.
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New York Herald
Bruce the dog earns a high school diploma in Georgia
In Bruce, Georgia, an eight year old dog named Bruce follows his master through school and earns a diploma with the board of education seal. The dog attended classes daily with his master, sitting through proceedings as the student completed his high school course.
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Howmerville
Mary
Bruce
Tan
Whif& Bird Dog
Board of Education
George Neal
Hal Pengler
George
Giant Iceberg Topples Toward Pacific Brink
Juneau Alaska reports a major Hubbard Glacier event with the large ice front along Disenchantment Bay set to shed a portion of ice into the sea. Weather favors a splash as the glacier calving may occur after a long interval.
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Pacific
Juneau
Alaska
Castoria advertisement claims safe home remedy for infants
An ad promotes Castoria as a safe vegetable remedy for infants and children, claiming quick relief from colic, constipation, and diarrhea without drugs. It touts widespread use with twenty five million bottles sold last year and positions Castoria as a trusted pediatric aid.
Red Cross Ball Blue Ad Claims Finest Product Worldwide
An advertisement proclaims Red Cross Ball Blue as the finest product of its kind in the world. It asserts every user agrees with this claim. The note also remarks that visitors in town are those who take their time, implying a leisurely local tone.
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Bayer
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Agnes Miller
Geshland
Collas
Julia Grosvenor
Julia Swarrington
Grosvénor
Charles Grosvenor
Hugh Colfax
Callao
Chile
Hanford’s
Carter
Parker
Drureicge Hiscox Chem. Wks
Patchopul
N. Y
Hisgox Chemical Works
Patchogue
C. H. Berry
Chicago
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