Summer intruders and hidden debts shadow a cottage
Three girls Elizabeth Gabrielle and Elise sail to Canada for the summer aboard a steamer they encounter a disturbing stranger who obsesses over a photo and a bag. At a coastal cottage they learn of jewel thefts smuggling rumors and a tied mystery involving Mrs Graham Lady Edith Gordon Bennett and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Gabrielle
Elise
Canada
Graham
Lord Wilfrid
Edith
Eizabeth
Johnny Blake
Gerda Bennett
Chabvim
Grahates
Deedy Ddith
Onw
Gra Hanmvs
Ant
Mary Anne
Gordon Behnett
Gorden Bennett
Pine
Tenady
Gordon Bennett
Leedy Month
Mr. Graham
Night on the rocks a dreamlike dialogue between companions
A group sits by a fire on the shore as a moonlit sea surrounds them. Elizabeth and Gabrielle discuss class and perception while Mr Graham and Mr Blake share quiet, reflective banter about life, youth, and the imagined ship bearing treasures from the dreamland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hlaabeth
Mary Anne
Elizabeth
Gabriele
Wilfrid
Edith
Lord Wilfrid
Lady Eaith
Mr. Blake
Mr. Graham
Juliet
Harry
Gabrielle
Mrs. Graham
Elise
Land of Dreams
Lighted by Splinters A Rainy Missouri Revival
Elder J. W. Cook recalls a Clair county Missouri meeting held in a dark log schoolhouse. With no candle or oil, a resourceful supporter proposed tearing planks from the platform to create a flickering splinter light so the preacher could read his Bible. The improvised sermon proved an astonishing success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Cook
Clair County
Missouri
Sartin
Fortune teller’s desk theft prompts police report
A fortune teller, famed for recovering stolen items by divination, laments missing a wallet full of bills and a diamond ring. She asks her assistant Maria if the most effective recovery method was used and Maria confirms a police report was filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria
House Built on Slow Combustion Plan Cited in Visit
An attendant leads a visitor through a structure describing its slow combustion design. The guest mentions familiarity with Slocum from the club but has not met Mr Bustion, noting limited prior acquaintance with the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Pneuritch
Slocum
Mr. Bustion
Cures Colds Quickly Remedy Details
A home remedy claims to cure any curable cough or break up an acute cold in twenty hours. The formula mixes glycerine, Concentrated pine compound, and whiskey in specified amounts and dosing every four hours. The pine product is sold in half ounce labeled cases.
His Vocabulary and a Sworn Neighbor Boy
An only child is corrected for speech to use proper English yet allowed to mingle with others. He returns home smiling after a day with a neighbor boy who swears well and knows every word, sharing his praise with his mother.
Eczema Cure Trial Ends as Patient Suffers Severe Disfigurement
A woman urged by doctors to use Cuticura endured worsening itching and irritation after a specialist failed to cure her eczema. The case describes prolonged discomfort, claims of torture by untreated symptoms, and resulting disfigurement.
Humorous Curse Healed By Cuticura Ointment
Miss Barbara Kral of Wighlandtown Maryland suffered eczema for ten months with intense itching and visible red patches. After little relief from a skin specialist she used Cuticura Remedies and reports relief after four to five applications and two sets, claiming complete cure.
Peruna Claims Cure For Catarrh In Head
Reader letters praise Peruna from Moline and Martel Ohio describing relief after years of catarrh. Testimonials claim complete cures with short treatment and recommend asking a local druggist for a free 1909 Peruna Almanac. Peruna Drug Mfg Co Columbus Ohio is cited as maker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Presser
Third Ave
Moline
Mr. A. Thompson
Martel
Ohio
Peruna Drug Mfg. Co
Columbus
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Fray
Miss Elizabeth
Mr. Bennett
Gordon
Bennett
Grove
All Rovers
WM. A. Presser
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