Blackmail and a dying confrontation at Corvet's house
Alan helps a drunken Luke who claims Ben Corvet keeps a thousand dollars as blackmail. Luke dies after a doctor arrives as Constance Sherrill and Spearman confront the decades of shame, the mansion harboring a dangerous secret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Corvet
Alan
Corvet
Sherrills
Sherrill
Luke
Constance Sherrill
Mr. Corvet
Flo
Constance
Ben Corvet
Ben Carvet
Alain
Benny
Wassaquam
Corvet Heir Unknown Son Sparks Chicago Intrigue
Wealthy Chicago magnate Benjamin Corvet summons Alan Conrad a blue Rapids youth to Chicago claiming him as an illegitimate son. Corvet deeds property to Alan then disappears. An intruder ransacks Corvet’s apartments, the ghost of Miwaka is invoked, and Constance is swayed by Spearman as efforts to kill Alan unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan
Constance
Spearman
Ben
Connie
Spearmunh
Martha Corvet
Conrad
Luke
Chicago
Benjamin Corvet
Henry Spearman
Corvet
Constance Sherrill
Lawrence Sherrill
Sher
Alan Conrad
Blue Rapids
Kansas
Sherrill
Pair of Amazon Fish Arrive in London with Winglike Fins
Two Amazon origin fish arrive in London England valued at 100 dollars for the pair. Fins resemble wings with red and yellow coloring and black striped bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amazon
London
England
Peat Described as Second Best Fuel to Coal
Peat ranks just behind coal as a fuel, burning longer than wool and providing more heat. The passage emphasizes peat as an efficient energy source in comparison to other materials.
Ons Way of Knowing
Two friends stay at a hotel. One rises early and walks before breakfast. He returns for the meal and is teased about waking early. The friend claims to hear him footsteps by his cough, illustrating a quirky clue to identity. The anecdote ends with the friend explaining he can tell him apart by the cough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Jim
Safety First and Father Note Tonight
A brief classroom scene from American Legion Weekly cites a teacher warning Johnny to improve behavior or a note to his father will be sent. The exchange shows a stern parental-family dynamic and school authority in mid-20th century tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
American Legion Weekly
Marriage Plea With Reflections On Husbands And Bachelors
A brief, period tone note contrasts marriage as a path for notable men with bachelor life. It cites sayings from London Answers suggesting marriage enriches genius while highlighting struggle and opposition that shape creative effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Spring Wooing Brings Joy Ad Pays for Red Cross
A short ad style item notes that psychology of sex claims happy marriages stem from springtime love. It touts domestic joy after work and mentions White clothes as symbolic payoff. The blurb ends with a product plug for Red Cross Bail Blue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Psychology
Blake Missing Voice Prodigy Sparks Public Interest
The remark about her vocal control circulates as observers note her ability to do everything with her voice except stop it. The comments highlight a rising talent described as having extraordinary range and stage presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blake
Cuticura Ad Promotes Soothing Hand Treatment
An advertisement touts Cuticura for sore hands using Cuticura Soup to wash, Cuticura Ointment to rub in, and Cuticura Talcum to finish. It claims relief and broad toilet use benefits with all three products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonk
Dobbs Faces Judge Quip Over Teapot Tempest
A judge mockingly warns Dobbs about stirring a tempest over home brewed issues. The remark suggests critics claim rewards come from telling about their experiences. The exchange highlights tensions surrounding shared grievances and perceived privileges.
If You Were Your Friend You Laugh at His Joke
A casual remark notes that friendship compels laughter at a friend's joke regardless of its humor. It reflects social bonding and humorous tolerance within peer groups.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Benjamin
Certhis
Hihi
Shere
Lu—uke
Clark Street
Astor Street
Mr. Carvet
Edwin Balmer
Irwin Myers
Eni
Henry
Doan
Dean
Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo, N. Y
Bellans
Cocke Cacles
Stearns
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!