Hugh Drummond hunts for danger in a Berlin linked thriller
In December 1914 in Berne, Captain Hugh Drummond investigates a conspiracy plotting to paralyze Great Britain. He bars a web of blackmail and murder led by Carl Peterson, while hidden dangers stalk The Elms and its occupants Phyllis Benton and Henry Lakington as Drummond probes a cobra’s lair and a mutinous ally.
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Rynopsla
Berne
Carl Peterson
Great Britain
Amanelzs
Hocking
Steineman
von Gratz
Echome
Hiram Potts
Hugh
Sull-Dog) Drummond
aMcer
Phyllis Benton
Carl Hateteen
Lakington
Drummond
Miss Benton
Peterson
Potts
Ait
Hurf
Paterson
Me Hilme
Tmistak
Gate
Ain
Wales
Mr. Benton
Méite
France
van Dyck
Hughs
Hite
Osaki
Hugh Drummond
England
King
Phyllie Benton
Henry Lakington
Tow
Brett Rn
Mr. Peterson
Bough
Iaddie
Patos
Sres
Jenkins
Phyllis
Jem Smith
Jem
Fragments describe folklore and forest superstition
The text cites beliefs about fragrant wools and forest lore. It mentions a Burmese superstition that beams and balances should be made from a sacred wood called Thuman to avert evil. The article notes various curious beliefs and references American Forestry commentary on superstition.
Unscrambled Note Sparks Confusion at Dinner Table
A garbled diary-like fragment recounts a disrupted meal with phrases about a sister inhaling soup and a mysterious exchange among elders. The excerpt hints at tension and possible misinterpretation among attendees, ending with a cryptic line from an observer.
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Lawresee
Open Letter to Women on Health and Recovery
An open letter from Mrs. J S Lorre of Philadelphia describes relief from monthly distress and weakness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for seven months. The letter urges other women to try the remedy to regain energy for daily duties and household work.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Eustabe
J.S. Lorre
Livingston St
Philadelphia
Lydia J. Pinkham
None to Spare Health Index Rudely Misses Children
The Boston Transcript remarks that government health indices exceed ninety for people, yet neglect animals like horses, cattle, and swine. It questions what index would suit children, hinting at a disparity between human welfare and animal care in public measurement.
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Boston Transcript
Allen's Foot Ease Antiseptic Powder Ad
An 1900s style ad extols Allen's Foot Ease to prevent foot friction, caluses, and bunions. It claims over 1.5 million pounds used by the Army and Navy in war, urging readers to adopt the powder for clean, healing feet and to form the habit.
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Allen
Allen’s Woot
Critics Hint at Applause in Silent Audience
In remarks from two critics, the value of applause is minimized while noting that an audience will inevitably respond. The exchange underscores skepticism about the significance of public reaction to performances.
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Looten
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