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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1937
Page
6
Detective Vance investigates a mansion murder case involving Professor Garden and his nephew Woody Swift. Clues include a disconnected buzzer, library visit, a gate mechanism, and suspicion toward Cecil Kroon as the prime suspect. Madge Weatherby asserts Kroon’s possible motive and access to the scene.
In the study room scene detective Vance and Markham discuss a theater like claim by Miss Weather concerning Mr. Kroon. Vance notes the rarity of direct truth while probing motives and timing around Swift's death and Kroon’s whereabouts. Heath orders a frisk of the elevator boy.
The text notes that yellow ochre was used by ancient Egyptians Greeks and Romans and mentions lead white and vinegar in early paint preparation. pots of pigment were found, indicating early pigment use.
The article recalls how Paisley shawls, valued in Napoleon's era and favored by Queen Victoria, traveled from the East to Europe and India. Scottish weavers in Paisley developed production, selling woven pieces widely though priced for nobility, with empresses and monarchs among buyers.
In a snowy street scene a roadster driver admits a collision with a rival after a heated exchange about women drivers. He recalls the green light and both parties exchange sharp words before parting in anger, then fate brings them close again on the same road. The narrative toggles between flirtation and tension as their past enmity lingers.
Ladies study the latest fashion under Dame Fashion tutelage with a chic spring frock in style 1202. The bias-cut skirt and contrast circles highlight a dainty 12 to 20 size, with pattern 1267 for 34 to 48 bust and a Barbara Bell book offer from The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept. in San Francisco.
Vance confirms if Mrs Garden and he have provided for young Swift in their wills. Professor Gardner replies they have named Woode and their son as equal beneficiaries. Vance then asks if their son has any income of his own.
A brief dialogue contrasts home charm with club life. The speakers debate the value of their social circle and the appeal of their current surroundings.
Dialogue captures Noah asking his wife to show friends the location of the ladies entrance, reflecting social cues and theatergoing norms. The exchange centers on guidance within a public setting and features a casual domestic tone.
A fragment hints at a wooden house as the expected structure in the early expedition context. The brief line reflects a certainty about building material and design without detailing participants or exact dates.
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