Inquest at the Fen Inn Reaches a Fatal Twist
Merrick links the death to an accidental poisoning when Felix Briarfield slaps a poisoned arrowhead on the table during a quarrel with Francis Briarfield. Rose Gernon and Edward Strant testify, revealing a romance and elopement scheme. The coroner and inspector steer the jury to a verdict of death by misadventure, ending the Yenian crime saga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrick
Streat
Rose Gernon
Francis Briarfield
Aginncs
Strent
Marzus
Francis
Whit
Brrent
Marchminster
Miss Bellin
Hellins
de Io
Felix
Fen Inn
Francia Briarfield
Corona
Hos
Chile
Pen Inn
Hed
Fenton
Mr. Briarfield
Felix Briarfield
Resheren
Plaos
Rose
Edward Streat
Btrant
Felix Brairfield
Stront
Strant
London
Marshminster
Agin
Rose Gornon
Edward Strant
Feix
Mr. Denham
Mr. Francis
Starley
Pelix
Marshminster Gazette
Sweeley
Strenf
Olivia
Romantic Mr. Softheart Proposes by April Fool Note
A whimsical tale follows Mr. Softheart, a persistent romantic, who writes a marriage proposal to Belinda Bellows on the eve of her twenty-fifth birthday. Belinda and her sister Angelina misread, hide, and piece together the torn note, only to discover on April 1 that Softheart had actually proposed. Belinda then accepts rival Spooney, and Softheart is left unwed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Softheart
Belinda Bellows
Mrs. Bellows
Miss Angelina
Softheart
Belinda
Angelina
Mamma
Lina
Miss Belinda
Spooney
Miss Belinda Bellows
Bridget
Biddy
Misa Belinda
Toledo Blade
How Carnot Was Named
The article explains how the late President Carnot got his name from the Permian poet Sadi, a favored figure of the French revolutionists. It notes Sadi’s prominent post in revolutionary circles and that Carnot’s father, a directory-era admirer, named a son after him, a lineage that carried through to the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnot
Sadi
Fay
Sud
M. Carnot
M. Sadi Carnot
Chicago Tribune
An Applied Lesson from a Simple Shopping Trip
A Springfield Republican note recounts a little girl shopping with her mother who asked shopkeepers to charge purchases to “my husband, 20 -atreet.” Later the child whispered a prayer blessing her family and asking God to send help to “papa, 26 street.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atreet
Hill
Papa
Springfield Republican
The Microscope and Urine Analysis Offer Remote Diagnosis
A featured note explains that careful microscopical exam and chemical analysis of urine aid diagnosis of chronic diseases affecting nerves, blood, liver, kidneys, and urinary organs. It claims treatment can be guided remotely, with examples including Bright's Disease and bladder inflammation, and invites requests for blanks and a treatise with a 10 cent stamp to cover postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Japanese stencil techniques and pasted density compared
The article compares Japanese stencil making with Western methods, detailing layered thin paper, cross fibers to fill design gaps, and rice paste as a temporary dyeing aid. It notes bleaching via lime for durable results and mentions skilled workers achieving color fidelity without blank spaces. It then shifts to anecdotes about resigned vs discharged and a lion attack observation in Royal Natural History, advising stillness when attacked.
Reating the Egg Tariff and No Giles Min Plan
A proposed scheme to bypass egg duties by feeding hens with cheap Mexican grain and having them lay in the United States. A long building straddling the border would house feeding in Mexico and laying in the U S, avoiding the duty. The project origin is claimed to be Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
United States
Maine
Tombstone
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup advertised for teething
A vintage claim promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a fifty year favorite for teething pain. It says the syrup soothes the child, softens gums, relieves pain, cures wind colic, and treats diarrhea. Sold by druggists worldwide at twenty five cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. Winslow
Unclear fragment on health remedy and illness
Fragmentary notice discusses sickness, blood, and organs with vague reference to a remedy. No identifiable persons or organizations are present.
Gold Medals Awarded to Various Firms in Competition
A list of numerous firms and individuals receiving gold medals in a regional exhibition. Recipients include Taylon-T uaees, Daryon Lawrence Store Co, Pitteton, Clark's Green-Frace & Parker, Waverly, Hopbottom, Tobylanna, Gouldaboro, and others, with several brands and companies cited. The text shows multiple honors like gold medals and superlatives attributed to varied entities across locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylon—T Uaees
Atherton Jo
Daryon Lawrence Store Co
Moosle
John McCrindle
Pitteton
M. W. O'Hoyle
Clark's Green
Frace & Parker
Clark's
F. M. Young
Dalton—S. E. Finn & Son
Brandy Nicholson
J. EK
Harding. Waverly
M. W. Blise & Son
Charles Gardner, Et al. Hopbottom
N. M. Finn & Son
Tobylanna
Tobyhauns & Luligh Lumber Co
Gouldaboro
A. Adama
Panote Gage & Clemants
Ako Arie
A. Hortres
le Morgan If
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Briarfleld
Twell
Corone
Moon
Men Inn
Dr. Merrick
Wen Inn
Davn
Mer
Royal Natural History
Tha. Y. Tritone
Novi,a
the Flour Awards
Chicago
Washburn, Crosby Co
Washburn
Minneapolis
Sale Age
Beranton
F. P. Pri
Washington Avenue
F. P. Priog
Amore
I. D. Manley
Hyde Park
Carson & Davis
Washburn St
Jiseph A. Moura
Main Avenue
Green Aldes
L.spencer
J. T.mchale
Providence
Fenner & Chappell
C. J. Gillesplay
Oly t—James Jordan
Pockville—Shaffer & Ketoor
Jermyn
V. Winters & Co
Archbald—Jones, Aimpson & Co
Carbondale
Clark
Honesdale
L N. Foster & Co
M Lavelle
Philadelphia
Louis B. Smith
Capouse Avenue
Slell
Scranton, Pa
Mercereau & Connell
Lackawanna Avenue
Commonwealth Building
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