Crossword Puzzle 1 8 Van Dine and more
Crossword clues span detective fiction terms and general knowledge. Entries include Van Dine detective names early and later origin notes. The grid features clues such as first bet in poker, wild ruminant, and antique vase along with language derived references and misc wordplay.
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van Dine
Brother
BRAIN TWIZZLERS STUNT CARDS SPELL TWO WORDS
A young father working at an indoor skating rink used lettered cards A to F to signal different stunts. His child, left unsupervised, arranged the cards first in order and then rearranged three to spell two words.
Fate of Bingo the fox terrier tied to custody ruling
In San Francisco Dixie Dugan reports a custody dispute over Bingo a fox terrier pup linked to Mrs Murd and the Hurd family. The decree awards the dog to Mrs Hurd with a right for Meta to take it for Sunday walks, leaving the weekend routine unsettled.
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San Francisco
Bingo
William Hurd
Murd
Meta
Penny Chain Resolves Odd Three Way Debt
A circular barter tale recounts a penny moving among Billy Bobby and Bunny. Debts shift as each passes the cent until all accounts balance, with Bunny and Billy finalizing payments to restore squared accounts.
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Billy
Bobby
Bunny
John FL Dille
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Ed Dodd
Garson
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Collexiante Town
England
Erhold
Alfred
Chronicle-Telegram
Prof
J. D. Flint
Dixie Dugan
Dog's Society
Pmper
Jim Hardy
Ella Cinders
Joe Jinks
Fran'ly
Barbara
Daddy
Mommy
Down TO
Jin
Ellory Bloodblx
By Dick Moores
By Bill Conselman
Charlie Plumb
Trunkle
Frank H. Beck
Hem
Amy
TOL
Mickey Finn
Sacle
Ahee
Betts
Mistah Mickey
Lank Leonard
Charlie Ghan
MR. Richter
Alfred Andriola
Richter
Miss Parrish
BIRD
Shallet
Nancy
Ernie Bushenther