The Marbury murder case reaches Spargo at last
Spargo learns of a recent arrest in the Marbury murder linked to a South American curio found in Fountain Court. The object, described as a bludgeon, bears hair and blood, matching Marbury’s death details. Spargo reports Westward discoveries to Rathbury before meeting the Aylmore sisters seeking aid.
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Spargo
Market Miltheater
Maitland
Indaw
Maylis
Marbury
Chamberlayne
Aylmore
New Scotland Yard
Rathbury
Sparco
Fountain Court
Middle Temple Lane
Baya
South America
Watchman
Misses Aylmore
Jensie Aylmore
Jeasie
Mr. Spargo
Marbury mystery deepens as Spargo tracks clues
Spargo questions Evelyn and Jesse about their father and his past while insisting on his innocence. Ronald Breton and Spargo pursue the Marbury case with Miss Baylis, a tall hard woman who confirms the killer may be John Maitland, misidentified as John Marbury.
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Spargo
Evelyn
Ronald
Jesse Hut
Mr. Spargo
Alder
Alster
Jesse
San Gregorio
San Jose
Argentina
Montevideo
England
Jensie
Howald Breton
Jessie
Marbury
Jentie Aylmore
Ronald Breton
Therm
King of Madagascar leads to shadowy bargain in Market Mile
Spargo questions a sister-in-law about Maitland and a missing child while a hidden informant, an old woman named Mrs Sabina Gutch, offers to reveal a crucial secret in exchange for payment. The scene unfolds at a tavern and a boarding house as Spargo presses for facts.
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Miss Baylis
Maitland
Mr. Spargo
Sparco
Spargo
John Maitland
Market Mileaster
John Marbury
Mins Faulis
Market Milcaster
Market
Madagascar
Mer
Mother Gutch
Sabina Gutch
Jane Baylis
Rhodes Co Ribbon On Sale Tuesday For Half Price
The Rhodes Co. HE Ribbon Section offers 75 yards of metallic ribbon in 7 to 10 inch widths and assorted patterns. Ribbons, once selling from 3.00 to 8.50 per yard, now half price Tuesday for roupas and accessories.
Dress and Veil Sale on Main Floor
Embroidered dresses 200 yards shown with minor soiling are marked down for disposal. Scarves from 2 to 4 inches wide drop to five cents per yard. Veiling 300 yards of dotted and fancy mesh in brown taupe navy flesh white and black reduced from 50 cents per yard. Main Floor.
Jazz for Workers Is New Pep Plan in St. Louis
The American Industries Quartet visits St. Louis factories at noon daily to sing up workers with tunes like Good Morning Mr Zip. Harry ter Braak of the YMCA industrial department says the plan boosts production and morale while guarding against Bolshevik propaganda.
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Jazz For Workers
St. Louis
American Industries
Zip
Minnie
Harry Ter Braak
The
Young Men's Christian Association
Hoeis
Natur
Ter Braak
United States
Continue Fight for Socialists in New York Assembly
Albany, Jan. 26. Assemblyman William Amos plans to renew his bid to reseat suspended socialist members. He prepared five resolutions seeking discharge of the judiciary committee, a bill of particulars, removal of committee chair Louis Martin, an inquiry into prosecutorial dereliction, and seating of Charles E. B. Hughes with the New York City bar committee.
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Albany
N. Y
United Presa
Assembly
William Amos
Judiciary Committee
Louis Martin
Charlies EB
Woman's Back Pain Relief Promised by Pinkham Remedy
Mrs. Lester E. Wagner of Onalaska Wisconsin reports suffering for a year with back and stomach pain that left her unable to work. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she gained health and can perform housework again. She endorses the medicine and urges others to try it.
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Onalaska
Wis
Lydia E. Pinkham
Zemo Promises Clear Skin With Low Priced Bottle
Advertisement touts Zemo as a treatment for eczema pimples ringworm and other skin troubles. It claims to be a clean antiseptic liquid available at drug stores for 35c and 1.00 for extra large, easily applied and non greasy from The E W Rose Co Cleveland Ohio.
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Zemo
E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
Death Penalty Fight in Isom White Case Heads to February
Snohomish County Prosecutor defends harsh verdicts as Isom White seeks a new trial for alleged role in the November taxi-driver murder. Judge Bell to hear motions. execution date to be set by Warden Drum after the gibbet is built. White cites memory gaps while authorities outline a long juvenile record.
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Thomas Stiger
Snohomish County
White
Joseph Darwin Morton
Lee Linton
Ralph C. Bell
Bell
Walla Walla
Chinese Men Organize to End Foot Binding Fight
Kaifeng China January 26 An organization by leading Chinese aims to stop the ancient custom of binding female feet. Songs condemn foot binding and boys in schools are asked to pledge not to marry women with unnatural feet. The group is named The Heavenly Feet Association.
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Kaifeng
China
Heavenly Feet Association
Car noise mistaken for explosion on quiet city street
Three explosions shattered a Sunday night calm at 12th Ave and Madison St. Patrolmen P. E. Knapp and C. W. Black drew their pistols and sprinted toward the disturbance, only to find a driver warming up a cold car.
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12Th Ave
Madison St
P. E. Knapp
C. W. Black
Mountaineers Trek Through Rain Near Lake Burien
H W Playter led a Sunday hike with the Mountaineers along hills by Lake Burien despite rainy weather.
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Lake Burien
H. W. Playter
Freezone Ends Corn Pain Instantly On Dresser
A Cincinnati genius introduces Freezone a sensational discovery for corns. Apply a drop to the corn and pain stops instantly allowing the corn to be lifted off with no soreness. A tiny bottle costs only a few cents and is available at drug stores for hard soft and between toe corns and calluses.
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Cincinnati
Check That Cold Right Away Remedy Ad
An old time ad touts Check That Cold Right Away as a high quality cold remedy introduced decades ago. It claims proven effectiveness for colds coughs and croup with safe use for both adults and children and urges readers to buy at the drugstore for 60 cents or 1.20.
Dr King’s New Life Pillas Offers Gentle Fast Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a gentle laxative that acts promptly to provide gratifying relief. It emphasizes easy dosing and broad availability at druggists.
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Dr. King
Mother-in-Law Slayer Held as Duffies Family Tragedy Grows
Mrs Nettle Duffies dies as fifth Duffies family member in four years. Dr J A Freudenberg, her son-in-law, is held in connection with the murder. Arraignment postponed to January 29. Also notes burglary loot from George P F Miller and a missing 26-foot launch by Salt Water Joyriders in the Duwamish River near Stockbridge.
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Dr. Freudenberg
J. Stockbridge
Duwamish River
Stockbridge
Oreas St
Blankets Special at Bedding Section on Tuesday
Upper Main Floor displays 40 gray cotton blankets with colored borders size 72 by 80 inches. Medium weight, formerly $5.75, now offered as a pair for $4.50. Sold Tuesday in the Bedding section.
How to Help A Horse Fall On Pavement In City
Public guidance from Seattle humane officers outlines steps to aid a downed horse. Secure the head, remove harness, spread footing material, and calm the animal. If on a hill, apply brakes and block wheels on heavy vehicles. roll the horse if on its side and reassure with a steady voice.
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Seattle
CaliforniaSyrup of Figs Adverts Child Laxative Claim
A vintage ad copy promotes California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children. It emphasizes a fruity taste and urges mothers to choose the product by looking for the California name on the package and following bottle directions.
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California
No clear headline from the fragmentary text
The readable content discusses skin care theory about a mercorized wax or cream claimed to prevent winter complexion effects. It mentions a “season,” whitening or smoothing ideas, and a routine of applying at night and morning use for gradual improvement.
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Otto S. Grunbaum
Pike
Bonce
Maitland Alias
Mlutuer
Miss Baylin
Alpred A Knopf: Inc
Rhodes Co
Pictorial Review and McCall Patterns
Mte
POO
United Press
Everett
Isom White
Stiger
Joe
St. Anthony's Training School
Payette
Idaho
Skagit County
Cascades
Nettle Duffies
Duffies
J. A. Freudenberg
Her
George PF. Miller
16Th Ave
India
Charles Schwartz
Epler
Second Ave
Onrup
Go Child
Lakative
Avenue and Union
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