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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1919
Page
6
Stone discovers folded powder papers and foil wrapped traces in Estelle Carrington's bathroom, hinting a poison scheme tied to Miss Carrington. He expects a dangerous link to Pauline and vows to pursue the truth despite personal risk.
In a library scene Fleming Stone and Detective Hardy discuss a controversial theory about Miss Carrington's death. Stone proposes a plan involving a beauty powder laced with aconite, tied to Cleopatra imagery, and urges Hardy to investigate clairvoyants, beauty doctors, and the household for clues while keeping the theory confidential.
English law officials use registered letters to obtain signatures for evidence. Detectives have faced difficulties and various odd sources such as marriage registers and book fly leaves. A two penny detective approach traps liars when suspects sign for valuables, though some letters hide fake content.
Ad touts Boschee's Syrup as a remedy quieting coughs soothing throat and lung inflammation easing bronchial irritation and aiding sleep and morning expectoration. Claims a fifty two year American manufacture and suitability for lung trouble asthma croup bronchitis and similar ailments sold worldwide.
A British officer returning from German East Africa recalls training Askari recruits. Missteps in drill led to the phrase As you were being spoken with growing severity. An Askari asks what it means and the other replies it is an English word for I am sorry I have made a mistake.
A light aside from Goshen humor shows a wife asking her husband to care for the baby while he gets teeth pulled and buys two sets of teeth. A cartoon panel pitches domestic chores and a Red Cross Ball Blue joke about snowy white clothes after hard work.
A compilation of aphorisms noting frugality and self reliance. It contrasts satisfaction from inexpensive tools with pricey luxuries. Also muses on language and self control with a brief ad for Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. The tone imitates early 20th century editorial humor.
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