Thorne Mystery In Washington Embassies And Robbery
Count di Rosinil visits diplomats as a plot unfolds at the Washington embassy. Miss Isabel Thorne and Mr. Grimm pursue leads, arrests follow, and a kidnapping ransom demands arise. A shooting wounds Senor Alvarez and Pietro Petrozini is revealed as responsible, with the sting ending in a royal connection.
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Count di Rosinil
Heer
Isabel Thorne
Campbell
Secret Service
Grimm
Washington
Senor Alvarez
Legation
Miss Thorne
Pietro Petrozini
Senor Rodriguez
Venezuela
Monsieur Boissegur
Elusiness Thorne
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Abruzzi
The Implacable Masked Intruder at Prison
A masked negotiator coerces the warden in a prison standoff demanding the release of Signor Petroziani. He exposes bribed staff and cut alarms while outlining the plan to avoid violence and seize the prisoner. The warden fights back briefly before collapse as Petroziani appears.
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Signor Petrozinn
Signor Petrozinni
Signor
Petroziani
Signor Petroziani
Senor Alvarez
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Prison Warden Found Dead After Masked Breakin
A masked intruder and guard entered the warden's office then left after signaling to the street. The man later revealed himself to police by calling headquarters and stating a jail delivery had occurred. The stranger, later identified as Mr. Grimm, left the scene beside the motionless warden.
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Police Headquarters
Mr. Grimm
Washington Midnight Escape Confronts Prince and Miss Thorne
In a dim hotel siting room Mr. Grimm reveals he outmaneuvered Prince Benedetto and Miss Thorne. He orders packing and a midnight train with guards, warning no Latin compact signing in the United States and urging departure to avoid arrest or a casus belli.
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Miss Thorne
Signor Petrozini
Mr. Grimm
Signor Petrozinni
Benedetto d’Abruzzi
Prince
United States
Doan's Kidney Pills Restore Logan Woman's Health
Mrs. Margaret Cook of North Market St Logan Ohio suffered severe back pain weak kidneys head pains and weight loss until she started Doan's Kidney Pills. She reports being entirely cured and urges others to remember the name Doan's. Sold by druggists and general stores everywhere. FosterMilburn Co Buffalo N Y.
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Margaret Cook
North Market St
Logan
Ohio
Doan
Free land and gas lure for visitors in town
A Sunday Magazine illustration depicts a lively city inviting aviation parties with offers of free landage free gasoline and the freedom of the city as a clever booster scheme. The dialogue frames a real bustling burg welcoming visitors and promoting civic hospitality.
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Land of the Free
Mind Your P’s and Q’s Origin Theories
An exploration of the possible origins of the saying Mind your P's and Q's. Explanations include an alehouse slate for drinks, a shift from toupees and queues, and Charles Knight's printing office theory about distinguishing p and q in type.
Arithmetic Snake Tames Sums Adder
An editor recalls a humorous Englishman who tells snake stories. He describes his eldest boy with a snake on his shoulder that does math quickly, running up eight foot columns in seconds. The neighbors term the snake an adder and the editor notes the pun.
Family grows by one but Horace stays content
Horace, five, resists the idea of a new baby, suggesting his parents spend money on treats instead. After two doctors visit, Aunt Ella reveals the additional sibling and Horace quietly tells his mother, It’s all right, mamma. There’s only one.
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Horace
Papa
Mamma
Ella
The Fly Thwarts Chimney Warnings In Summer Pests
Advice urges closing fireplaces during fly time to stop files from entering homes. Tip ping dampers should be closed or screens fitted. If dampers are absent a window screen or packing paper can block chimneys. These steps prevent pests and reduce trouble.
Parsonage Letter Praises Postum From Coffee Relapse
A church couple describe relief from gastritis headaches and nervous tremors after quitting coffee for Postum. They report family and parishioner improvements and note ministers also endorse Postum, urging readers to read The Road to Wellville and consider the product.
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Wife
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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