Murder at Darrow's Bookshop Stuns New York
Constance Fuller runs a New York bookshop where a dignified elderly customer collapses with a slashed wrist after a cry of murder. Employee Peter Burton reveals buying a forged Colfax bookplate for $519, while Nancy Tower admits an elopement attempt gone wrong. Detective Almy investigates with Captain Ashland and Constance aiding, as the store’s card-index system figures into clues.
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Constance Fuller
Darrow
New York
Peter Burton
Constance
Nancy
Ashland
England
Mystery at the Bookshop Affects Burton Case
In a tense interrogation at the shop, Miss Abbott and Miss James describe the alarm scene and Daisy Grosvenor’s fainting fit. Mr. Almy questions staff, notes missing time clock records, and hints of behind the scenes watching as Peter Burton faces links to Grosvenor’s death and a Snowden-era apartment link.
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Almy
Mr. Roberts
Mr. Almy
Listem
Daisy
Mr. Burtot
Miss Grosvenor
Dibdin
George Henry
Mr. Dibdin
Miss James
Mr. Grosvenor
Pever
Peter
Ernesto
Grosvenors
Burton
Normandy Terrace
Framingham
Brandon Tower
Darrow
Clarihen
Convulsion of Nature Brings Visit to Miss Grosvenor
In a dramatic study scene, the narrator is summoned by Mr. Almy to visit Miss Grosvenor at her home at four, following a death in the family and a court inquest. Almy hints at a unique position within the grandfather's household and a needed discussion before the meeting. The chapter ends with a promise to continue.
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Gaz
Mr. Almy
California Steak Pie And Other Dishes Featured
A long column outlines a popular California steak pie with almonds, escalloped liver, and a beef heart with prunes. It discusses food values, nutrition tips, garden planning, and dietitians urging varied, properly prepared meals to maintain health and teeth.
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California
Real Things of Life on Restraint from Revenge
A Psychology Magazine writer argues revenge should not concern us. Great souls ignore false tales, stay faithful to their ideals, and maintain integrity. They laugh at petty jealousy and deliberate misrepresentations of their actions or words.
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Psychology Magazine
Soil Freezes Below Water Point Requires Subzero Temps
The rule states soil does not freeze at 32 F. it requires 2 to 9 degrees below the water freezing point for freezing. This indicates soil freezing occurs at temperatures well below 32 F depending on soil conditions.
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Falen
Miss Fuller
Mr. Allmy
Julia
Western Newspaper Union
Eld
Forest
Henry van Dyke
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