Derelict Haliotis yields loot on Flor id islands
Satan and Ratcliffe board the abandoned fifty-ton yawl Haliotis found adrift near tropical sands. They loot sails, rope, a Kelvin engine, charts, a chronometer and luxuries while Jude exults over a crushed straw hat fare. Salvage plans are rejected. the crew claim the prize for themselves.
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Satan
Sarah
Jude
Ratcliffe
Florilda
Haliotis
Bird’s Eye
J. Seligmann
Polecat
California
Islands
Otter
Havana
Seligmann
Harbor
Romance on the Bahamas Ends in Uncertain Courtship
The scene follows Jude Ratcliffe and Ratcliffe as they drift along a Bahamas coast searching for signs of the Nombre dé Dios. Jude resists going back to Havana while Ratcliffe confesses his feelings, and she responds with guarded, evolving emotion before the chapter ends.
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Seligmann
Gulf
Florida
Ratcliffe
Satan
Jude
Nather
Havana
Sellers
Sandspit
Secret of the Land Shows Ratcliffe in Dark Trade at Sea
Ratcliffe, a wealthy British figure, aids Satan Tyler in stripping a rival yacht. The scene paints a tense, isolated underworld where sea law clashes with personal ambition and a sense of larceny. The men imagine a warship closing in to seize control of the lagoon.
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Ratcliffe
Christ
Satan
Jude
London
Making Crystal Thread Uses Quartz Fibers as Elastic Filament
The article describes a curious process for making quartz fiber threads. Quartz crystals are melted with a blowpipe, joined by an arrow, and drawn into a thread of controllable length and thickness. The resulting threads are tough, strong, and elastic, and can be made very fine for use as fully elastic filaments in instruments.
Man Easily Duped in Home Deception Case
A case describes a man deceived by a woman who convinces him she is his ally. The excerpt notes his perception of beauty and intelligence as factors in the manipulation within a domestic setting.
Bracelets and girdles lead fashion in evening jewelry
A New York Tribune fashion authority celebrates bracelets as the most popular jewelry and describes styles for evenings. Flexible bands of diamonds with onyx pairings, fancy cut diamond shapes, jeweled girdles inspired by Oriental and Egyptian motifs, pearl strings, and jade accents define current taste.
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New York Tribune
Rich Fur Trimming On Garment With Pearl Headband
A fashion note describes fur trimming on a garment paired with a headband at the back of the head. The piece serves beauty and function by confining the hairstyle and transitions from day to evening wear. Pearl accents enhance the harmony in jewelry alongside turquoise earrings and diamond sapphire combos.
Dark Green and Brown Favored Fall Colors
The piece notes fall fashion with dark green and brown predominating outerwear. It highlights dark green in exclusive outerwear, dark blue in coats, luxe fabrics like duvetyn cashmere, satin-like luster, and strong grays and blacks for embroidered garments with gold and silver threads.
Towels and Turkish Cloths Find New Home In House Decor
Turkish bath towels and cotton chenille share looks and can fit beyond the bath. Sold by yard or in wide widths they invite dyeing, painting, or appliqué to create colorful curtains or drapery. Heavy drapes benefit from double rods and undercurtains for light control.
Many Uses for White Sand in the Home
Read about varied domestic applications of white sand. The article notes sand stabilizes Chinese lanterns to reduce fire risk, aids cleaning by rinsing milk bottles and jars, scours kitchen floors, and can replace hot water bottles when heated. Milwaukee Sentinel is cited.
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Milwaukee Sentinel
Batik Silks Inspire Versatile Costume Accessories
Batiked silks shown this season make lovely costume slips and are also suitable for hat trimmings sashes and neckerchiefs.
Jeweled Pins for Hats Grow Larger and More Elaborate
Jewelry makers note hats featuring rhinestone pins are trending toward bigger, more elaborate designs, with black hats showing pronounced jeweled accents and new styles gaining popularity among wearers.
Some Call It Luck Some Call It Luck
Esther Somers leaves her husband with Levering on a Washington bound train. A wreck near her hometown kills Levering and fuses her past with her husband Dick. Dick, injured but alive, pleads relief as Esther confronts the ruined future and the letter she wrote.
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Sther
Somers
Levering
Washington
Esther
Somer
pursuitSigo
Infant’s Sleep-or-Wake Dilemma Baffles Dorothy
Dorothy observed the baby’s eyes opening and closing repeatedly and could not determine if the infant was awake or asleep. She suggested waiting for a cry to confirm the baby’s condition.
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Dorothy
City Police Get Blanket Citywide Insurance Policy
Philadelphia police department adopts a blanket life insurance policy claimed the largest group policy issued. The city coverage applies to all officers, creating a broad, insured safety net for sworn personnel.
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Philadelphia
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