Porters at Twin Hollows Hunt Psychic Clues and a Killer
In William A. Porter’s journal, Horace Porter dies mysteriously at Twins Hollows now owned by the professor. Jane Porter, a psychic, claims Horace attended his class reunion and offers a photo. Detective Greenough arrives as a sheep killer stalks the area and a red lamp’s ghostly reflection unsettles all.
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William A. Porter
Horace Porter
Twins Hollows
Jane
Horace
Cameron
Edith
Twin Hollows
Warren Halliday
Greenough
Porter
Sloop Escape Plans And Suspected Motive In Murder Case
The narrative details a plan to sail a sloop along the coast for rest and alibi. Jane and Peter Geiss join, with provisions aboard, as the author weighs Greenough’s guilt and a possible overarching motive behind sheep killings and Uncle Horace’s letter. Balliday suggests a dangerous idea behind the crimes, hinting at a grander, brutal scheme.
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Halliday
Jane
Greenough
Peter Geiss
Myself
Not Necessarily A Letter From Uncle Hargee
A suspenseful diary fragment recalls Peter Geiss and Jane on a boat seeking truth about Currowny's death. Halliday is injured in an ambush linked to a fearsome sequence of attacks. Detective Greenough suspects the narrator while Edith recalls a coded paper tied to a cipher.
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Peter Geiss
Hargee
Currowny
I Dea
Peter
Carraway
Jane
Greenough
Halliday
Doctor Uayward
Bungram
Ron Crge
Cam
Edith
Gordon
Nick
Hayward
Wallidas
Carrowyy
Turo
Janes
Doctor Wayward
Over-Expression and the Limits of Language
An essay argues against excessive expressive writing across journalism poetry and sermons noting that overstatement obscures meaning. It cites examples from literature and a marginal reader remarking on a cat imagery passage to illustrate how heightened language can detach from event truth.
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Law
American fisher in decline amid trapping pressure and limited protection
The American fisher, a marten related mammal with a narrow range from Nova Scotia to northwestern British Columbia and the Alleghenies, faces continued pursuit due to unrestricted trapping and high skin prices. Nature Magazine notes its range contraction and scarce protection despite its limited distribution.
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Nova Scotia
British Columbia
Alleghenies
Rocks Mountains
Nature
National Safety Council's Growth From Nation to World
The National Safety Council, a nonprofit group promoting safety and sanitation, founded in 1915 by employers alarmed by deadly accidents, has expanded to international reach with over 4,500 members and influence in more than 10,000 workshops and among 10,000,000 workers.
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Ntional Safety Council
Ufe
Umb
Itageope
Alphabet origins and a man’s practical warmth choice
The text explains the word alphabet from alpha and beta, the first two Greek letters. It then notes a man sacrificing beauty to stay warm, choosing to wear ear muffs.
Correct Walking Requires Full Body Coordination
The critic asserts that walking correctly depends on body coordination starting from the spine, not merely foot placement. By analyzing balance and weight transfer, walking reveals the fine control underpinning most graceful movements, challenging common assumptions about how we walk.
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Marguerite Agniel
The
Dance Magazine
Unclear dialog on brothers evokes family tensions
Fragments show one brother questions another about flow and status. One says another is married while the third is doing well, but the overall meaning remains ambiguous.
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Gne J
Lydia E. Pinkham Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Denver Woman
Mrs. T. A. Mitre of 1611 Adams Street Denver Colorado reports relief from sleepless nights and anxiety during the Change of Life after taking six bottles of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She recommends it to friends and notes her mother used it with good results years ago.
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Denver
Colo
Lydia E. Pinkham
T. A. Mitre
1611
Adams, Street
Colorado
Wrights defend credit for early flight at Payton dinner
Right Orville Wright told a Payton dinner he and his brother earned the credit for their first flight after years of hard work. He complained it is galling to see others take the credit. His brother recalled a French dinner remark about invention.
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Orville Wright
Payton
Smithsonian Institute
France
Seaton Family Keeps Beloved Auto In Family Circles
The Seaton household chose not to sell or gift their cherished car. They kept the vehicle from strangers who might misuse it, valuing memory over quick disposal. The Pathfinder notes this sentimental decision reflects attachment to a past era and personal history.
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Pathfinder
Pathfinder advertising and moral quips in 1910s brochure
Conversational ad copy pairs lines like She'll Take It and Maud with questions about secrets. A Red Cross Ball Blue promotion claims no grimy streaks and good results with clean clothes. A proverb notes better outlook near the roof and Magny mocks selfless advice as charity.
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WNU
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Ellis
Helena
Vinteville
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Tanger
Sanger's Mill
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Carroway
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Annie Cochran
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Wer
Geltr
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Tome
Soit
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Spain
Safety Organization
U. S. Dept. of Agricultures
Ergompany
Springfield
Ohio
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Maud
Magny
Hanford
Germania
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