Murder on the Mind Aids to a Deadly Night
In a tense scene, Vance accuses a guilty party and demands action. He and Dr. Siefert weigh the duty to reveal the culprit as the nurse Miss Becton reports a sudden fatal event on the stairs. Vance appears to have fallen from the parapet after questioning witnesses and suspects.
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Kroon
Miss Graem
Garden
Aca
Vance
Gome
Miss Becton
Mr. Markham
Markham
Mr. Vance
Vance Reveals Beeton Plot Behind Fatal Houseyard Teardown
In a dramatic confession Vance explains Miss Beeton used a staged suicide and a hidden revolver to cover a double murder plan. She aimed to frame Swift and Garden, exploiting a radio chemical motive and a race distraction to escape suspicion.
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Swift
Floyd Garden
Sneed
Vance
Doctor Large
Doctor Garden
Abraham Praying for Neighbors In Intercessory Lesson
May 9 lesson highlights Abraham as a model of intercessory prayer for cities and people. Emphasizes unselfish courage, prayer as a divine means to bless others, and the need to pray for children, families, church, and nation with faith and boldness.
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Abraham
Ministry of Intercession
Travel notes mix luxury and satire in early 20th century column
A columnist recounts a two night trip staying at a $25 a day hotel and a costly tourist hotel, noting dull crowds and social bragging benefits. The piece veers to Connecticut politics on venemous serpents in zoos and anti foreign links, and recalls a New York hotel probe from 1910, ending with a rich couple touring in twin trailers pulled by Rolls-Royces.
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Anta Monica
Calif
Sigtharts
Barbara Bell Pattern Dept offers chic spring dresses
Aunt Alma praises a sport dress as easy to make while a young woman basks in its flattering fit. The Patterns describe 39 inch material needs and sizes 14-20, with Patterns 128 for 32 to 44. Patterns cost 15 cents, from The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept. California.
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Barbara Bell
New Montgomery Ave
Eeco
Calif
Bell Syndicate
Investigation Reveals Shrewd Suspect Among Household
Vance returns to the desk and explains that he suspects a single house guest from yesterday afternoon. He admits his need to doubt everyone present until solid proof identifies the culprit behind the terrible events and Miss Beeton’s death.
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Heath
Miss Beeton
Vance
The Word Babel Origins in Language Confusion
The article outlines Babel meaning tumult and babble from Middle English and Hebrew Babylon, noting prate and mumble origins. It cites Genesis links, Assyrian bab ilu gate of God, and traces linguistic roots from Literary Digest style.
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Babylon
Intricate Manufacturing Process Reveals Vast Scale
A description notes at least 1500 manufacturing operations and many tiny parts requiring a magnifying glass to inspect. The text hints at extensive assembly and careful handling of minute components, suggesting a complex production sequence with precise workmanship.
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Ena
Sphinx Riddle Teases Class with Clear Response
Fragmentary exchange shows a student chant about a creature with eyes ears mouth and nose that cannot perform actions. A clashing retort from the class ends the dialogue with decisive humor. The Border Cities Star style captures playful classroom banter.
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Sphinx
Border Cities
Last Man to Box John L Sullivan
A historical quip notes that the final adversary to face John L. Sullivan in the ring was labeled as the undertaker, reflecting a blunt era boxing lore.
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John L. Sullivan
Undertaker
the Kable
Milburn Finds Note About Missing Return Home
A terse exchange reveals Milburn has learned of a husband unable to return home tonight. The wife dismisses the concern, urging him not to bother, asserting she already found the note in his coat pocket.
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Milburn
Careless Daughter Question Opens Cup Controversy
A mother challenges her daughter about proper behavior and where someone should drink from his cup, reflecting a domestic dispute over manners and propriety.
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Walt
Dr Pilerce’s Favorite Prescription Tea Tonic Ad
An aged newspaper ad touts Dr Pilerce who claims a tea tonic has helped women of all ages for nearly 70 years. The promotion emphasizes health benefits and long use to persuade readers to buy the remedy.
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W.M. Service
Quackenbush
Pippin
Snitkin
Doctor Siefert
Young Garden
Mes
Esa
Bas
Miss Weatherby
Irvin
Cobb
Connecticut
New York City
Alma
Bean of
Arole Institute
Aaat
Lewapaper
Ac Fy
Seve
Denonnd
Orbplan
Eve Teat
Gafile, Ree Peer Deaiar
Aras
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