The Secret Agent and the Mexican Ambassadeur
Italian ambassador Count di Rosini hosts a Washington dinner as a mole hunt unfolds. Miss Isabel Thorne hatches a gambit to meet Russia’s rep and reveal a world shattering plot. Grimm uncovers abductions, a forged theft, and a dangerous romance that ends with rescue and a warned pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Count di Rosini
Emassy
Oman
Isabel Thorne
Campbell
Secret Service
Grimm
Washington
Senor Alvarez
Legation
Miss Thorne
Pietro Petrozinni
Senor Rodriguez
Venezuela
Monsieur Boissegur
Pietro Petroziani
Prince d’Abruzzi
d’Abruzz
New York
d’Abruzzi
Isabel
Mr. Grimm
Russia
Filipinos Trap Monkeys With Coconut Trick
A Filipino hunter uses a carved coconut shell opening to lure monkeys by grabbing the meat inside. The trapped creature clutches the prize, unable to pull free, chattering in protest while the hunter approaches to seize it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monkey
Admirer Napier Denied Entry at Fotheringay Site
Theodore Napier, eight years a wreath bearer from Edinburgh, in Highland dress, was refused admission to the castle site at Fotheringay near Peterborough. He left the wreath on a hedge and plans to abandon the pilgrimage unless the ban is lifted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Queen of Scots
Theodore Napier
Edinburgh
Fotheringay
Peterborough
Napier
London Evening Standard
True Friend Never Lacks True Friendship
If to gain another's friendship you act untrue to yourself you are also untrue to the person whose friendship you seek. The saying emphasizes inward honesty as the basis of lasting friendship and warns against deceitful flattery.
Fagan and Hagan Banter Over Hats and Coats
A light exchange shows Fagan insisting Oi must remove his hat before a lady, and Hagan retorting with a request to remove his coat if refused. The dialog captures a playful, period tone with Irish accents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fagan
Hagan
Bedad
Learned From Nature Gardener Dials Whisky Tobacco Profanity
An enthusiastic friend praises a landscape gardener for supervising her workers to learn from nature. The gardener quips that she can identify whisky and tobacco varieties and even the different kinds of profanity a rod away.
Sound Sleep Secured By Postum Over Tea And Coffee
A reader credits Postum with curing nervous attacks and insomnia after giving up tea and coffee. She reports returning appetite, steadier nerves, and daily energy, noting she drinks Postum three times daily and needs no medicine. The letter is from the Postum Co. and references The Road to Wellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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Elusive Isabel
Jacques Fairelle
M.lg. Kettner
Associated Sunday Magazines
BS - Merrill Company
Mexico
Germany
Rankin
Senorita Rodriguez
Mr. Griswold
Baltimore
Paris
Ciiizens
Mr. Hastings
Blair
Mr. Johnson
St. James
England
Rome
Rosa d’Orsetti
d’Abruzai
Murdock Williams
Alexandria
Carter
Lotz Bros
Elm ST. St.louis
Lloyd Manufacturing CO
Menominee, Mich
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