The Minister of Police by Henry Mountjoy
The Minister of Police is set in Paris under Louis XV with De Sartines investigating Madame Linden and a Austrian love interest. A secret society schemes to topple the state by coercing the police minister. Barthelmy and Linden race to secure incriminating papers while passion and danger intertwine in a tale of intrigue.
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Henry Mountjoy
Paris
Louis XV
Europe
Voltaire
Rousseau
Gene
Maadame Tinden
Rossen
Vienna
Secral
de Lusasa
Minister of Police
Dtors Hichelson
Ucwoods
Linden
The Arrest in the Rue Coq Heron
In a tense Paris sequence, Minister of Police De Sartines orders the arrest of Comte de Lusane and plans a covert raid on his house. Beauregard and agents rush to secure documents while Blanc reports a forthcoming arrival as a signal triggers a rapid pursuit through the Rue Coq Heron and surrounding streets.
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de Sartines
Monsieur Beauregard
de Tlussac
Society of the Midi
de Tussac
Blane
Thue Coq Heron
Louis
Hat House
Madame's Boudoir
Rue Poynette
Monsieur
Bianc
Beauregard
Monsieur le Comte de Lusiac
Comte de Lusane
Comte
Bastile
Monsieur de Launay
Olice
Monsieur de Sartines
Rue Paysette
Monsieur de
Monsieus
Rue Mar
Monaleur
Madame Linden Delayed at Rue Coq Heron Meeting
Madame Linden arrives at No 12 Rue Coq Heron with Placide carrying a traveling bag and flowers. She finds a man’s Chinese silk handkerchief with a coronet and monogram on the floor. Placide warns of spies and enemies and hints the handkerchief belongs to the Lieutenant of Police, urging caution about travel.
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Madame Linden
Rue Coq Heron
Kitch
Rosine
Placide
St. Honore
Madame
de Lussac
Placida
Madame la Baronne
Jane
Vienna
Placido
Monster de Tings
Poile
Monaler de Sartines
Civil War Veterans Grow Fewer With Age Across Nation
El Paso Herald notes a sharpening decline in Civil War veterans active in public life as age advances. It cites presidents and cabinet members lacking Civil War service, with ages 64 to 76 for various veterans, and mentions grandsons and daughters of veterans entering the workforce while highlighting remarks on American women’s self-made fashion and citizenship.
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el Paso Herald
United States
Issl
Miles
Dewey
Naval Academy
Speh
Leutenant
Women in World News on Society and Labor Roles
A survey of women’s status worldwide notes millions in England and Germany in education and work, with many in public offices and varied professions. It highlights suffrage campaigns, wage figures, and notable achievements from California to Kansas, plus international coverage of women in law, education, and the arts.
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England
Germany
Womon
Cleveland
Detroit
Geraldine Farrar
Bushlight
Portland
Ore
Rotary
United States
Colorado
Mark Fare
Philadelphia
France
Boards of Education
Topeka
Kan
Europe
Keeran
Princeton
Cal
Helen King Robinson
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Women of
News York
Mary Scroggs
Los Angeles
Gertrude Jordan
Cherry County
Neb
Zelle Emerton
Jackson
Mich
Lane
Annie C. Rogers
Leadville
Col
Misa Dorothy Roberts
Radcliffe College
Marguerite Sylva
Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Michigan
Frances G. Wilmot
Bridgeton
Conn
King Alfonso
Spain
Italy
Clara A.jess
California
Daly City
San Francisco
Mary
King George
Oneal
Gertrude Schwittag
Marinetta County
Wisconsin
Contrasts' The Best Mates in Modern Marriage Views
A London newspaper inquiry asks whether men prefer coy demure wives or bright vivacious partners. Rev C H Grundy argues quiet men marry vivacious wives and vice versa, noting men like contrast, not a perfect replica, to avoid a dull home and to keep life lively.
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London
Nfe
Rev
C. H. Grundy
Str Peter's
Brockley
Wise Man Gag Reflects a Failing Husband and Checks
Mrs Excite begs a doctor as her husband faints while about to sign checks. The doctor asks what to do and she quips to keep him from fainting until after he signs. A dated, humorous kitchen-table exchange.
Life's Tearfulness in a Showing of Remorse
A witty exchange about causing tears in marriage frames the piece with a barbed jab at performers. A speaker questions if he ever caused his wife tears, and replies that he likely caused fewer than leading actors and actresses at matinees.
Best Friend of Postum Wins Over Coffee
A Wisconsin woman touts Postum as a superior alternative to coffee, claiming coffee harms her nervous system and heart. After switching, she gains weight, loses heart palpitations, and becomes stronger. she recommends Postum to others and offers to share her name. Fielded by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Michigan, with Instant-Postum and a promotional booklet.
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Postam
Postum
Fouu
Postum Co
Battle Cresk
Mich
Wellyilie
Postom
Reclaiming Fertile Garden of Eden Site Near Baghdad
English engineers are invading the Euphrates region near Baghdad to build a great dam. Water will be carried over the land as in Egypt and India. The soil is exceedingly rich, and scholars note the Garden of Eden's location between the Euphrates and Tigris.
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Garden of Eden
Euphrates
Tigris
Bagdad
Egypt
India
Dodds Kidney Pills Restore Judge Miller’s Health
Philip Miller of Cimarron Kansas reports extended relief from heart trouble and palpitations after using Dodds Kidney Pills for about a year. The 63 year old probate judge notes improved strength, energy, and weight, and offers a promotional endorsement for the remedy priced at 50 cents per box from Dodds Medicine Co. Buffalo New York. He invites further correspondence and mentions free household hints music and recipes promotion.
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Dodds
Gray Co
Philip Miller
Cimarron
Kan
Judge Miller
Dodds Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Ady
Bridge Sign Prohibits Unaccompanied Cattle Reading Haarlem
A sign near Haarlem, Holland, proclaims that cattle unaccompanied by a drover are forbidden to cross the bridge. The inscription notes cattle must be guided across, reflecting historic livestock control practices in the region.
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Haarlem
Holland
Castoria Ad Emphasizes Safe Remedy for Infants
A vintage advertisement urges caregivers to examine every bottle of CASTORIA to ensure it is the trusted remedy used for over 30 years. It highlights that children cry for Fletcher's Castoria, reinforcing brand familiarity.
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Fletcher
Courage and honor in daily thought from James Lane Allen
A brief reflection on courage as the greatest mental quality beside honor. The note ends with a personal remark praising the cheerful Mar as a comfort to himself.
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James Lane Allen
Mar
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