Vance Reads A Cryptic Alarm About Professor Garden
Detective Philo Vance and John F. ne Markham discuss a disturbing anonymous tip in New York County. The message hints at a psycho logical tension at Professor Ephraim Garden’s apartment and references a radioactive sodium clue and a line from the Aeneid. It also notes Garden’s son Floyd and cousin Woode Swift as horse racing addicts with a horse named Equanimity set to run in the River Mount handicap.
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Philo Vance
John F. Ne Markham
New York County
Vance
Professor Ephriam Garden
Currie
Miles Siefert
Siefert
Sret
Markham
New York
John F X. Markham
Van
Young Garden
Woode Swift
Lowe Hammle
Long Island
Sporting Set
Morning Telegraph
Garden
Charade of Clues at Garden Household Lunch
The story traces Vance and Markham as they weigh cryptic signals from Dr Siefert and plot a discreet inquiry into cryptic messages. At Professor Garden's apartment, Floyd Garden Woode Swift and Lowe Hammle join a racing talk laden lunch while Mrs Garden quietly bets on Equanimity and Grand Score.
Fifteen Famous Women Listed by Collier’s Weekly
Collier’s Weekly identifies fifteen renowned women in history led by Queen Elizabeth I. The list reflects era, influence, and lasting impact across nations and societies.
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Collier’s Weekly
Elizabeth
Narrow Road Crisis Ends With Sand Pile Stop
Fred awoke to a narrow bend and a concrete wall in a truck headed toward a steep river cliff. He steered toward a clear gap and the wheels hit a soft sand pile left by the highway patrol, stopping the vehicle just before the drop. He credits Providence for the narrow escape.
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Fred
Highway Patrol
Duke Was a Dude George Villiers and the 300000 pound wardrobe
A fragment recounts George Villiers the first duke of jewels and his lavish tastes in court attire. It mentions a vast sum, 300000 pounds, and extravagant accessories such as hat bands cockades and earrings. The text hints at court life and opulent display.
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George Villiers
Corte
Peculiar Owls Watch With Turning Heads
The article describes owls using both eyes to see, with eyes fixed in sockets so they must turn their entire head. When an owl tracks a person, it can rotate its head fully to look backward with rapid, almost unnoticeable movement.
Moon orbit shapes and perigee apogee explained
The article describes the moon's orbit varying between near circular and elongated ellipses due to solar and planetary gravity. It defines perigee as the nearest point to Earth and apogee as the farthest point, noting the focus of the ellipse and irregularities in the orbit caused by other bodies.
Bull Terrier Gladiator of Early Dog Fights
The bull terrier earned a fierce reputation as a gladiator among dogs in earlier days. It was bred to be plucky and scrappy, ready to fight for its master, with strength, agility, and a stubborn refusal to quit.
Simple Sew-Your-Own Pajamas and House Dress Patterns
A Bell SyndicateWNU Service notice promotes Sew-Your-Own sewing patterns. It highlights three items: Pattern 1981 Pajamas in satin or prints with sizes 14 to 20 and fabric needs. Pattern 1207 House Dress in several sizes with a large pocket and easy fit. Pattern 1978 versatile dress with short or long sleeves and multiple sizes. Patterns cost 15 cents each and orders go to The Circle Pattern Dept. San Francisco.
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Elie Circle Pattern Dept
New
Montgomery Ave
San Francisco
Bell Syndicate
WNU
The Housewife VOF Interest 10 Tips
Corduroy clothes appeal to the young and wash instructions advise mild soap and warm water. Bake candied sweet potatoes with frequent turning for even browning. Occasional hinge washing and soda or ammonia clean grease from unvarnished wood.
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Associated Newspapers
WNU
Carving the Tombstone in Traffic Chiseling Story
A short feature notes how tombstone carving is linked to traffic patterns as artisans chisel stone amid busy streets, highlighting craft and urban life.
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Serge V Ornof
F D. Roosevelt
L. Thala
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Asleep At the Wheel
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