Alan Confronts His Father’s House In Quest Of Truth
Alan, moved by Sherrill’s hints about his father, returns to the Corvet mansion on Astor Street. He contemplates identity and lineage, scribbles a brief note to John Welton in Kansas, then enters the silent house to face his family past.
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Encounter in the dark hall at Corvet house
Alan explores Benjamin Corvet's house at night and uncovers signs of recent intrusions. A big, vigilant stranger ransacks desks and drawers while Alan hides, confronts him, and escapes to the alley. The pursuer fears a ghost linked to the Miwaka and Corvet's past.
Flesh Flesh synopsis of Chicago mystery ends with deed to Alan
Wealthy Chicago businessman Benjamin Corvet is a reclusive figure who after a stormy clash with partner Henry Spearman seeks Constance Sherrill and promises not to marry Spearman before disappearing. Sherrill learns Corvet wrote to Alan Conrad in Blue Rapids Kansas. Alan, a youth of unknown parentage, arrives in Chicago as Corvet’s probable illegitimate son, with deeded house and contents transferring to him.
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Jud Tunkins Promotes Long Words In Advertising
Jud Tunkins argues big ad advantages come from using long words. He says people prefer taking statements at face value to looking up terms in a dictionary.
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Tanlac Restores Health and Energy Says Lincoln Woman
Mrs. Anna B. Crawford of Lincoln Nebraska reports a dramatic recovery after taking Tanlac. She describes previous indigestion headaches weakness dizziness rheumatism and reduced appetite and weight. Tanlac is advertised as available from druggists.
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Spectacles and Grandma Farewell Scene At Southampton Quay
A granddaughter aboard the Aquitania is separated from her grandmother on the quay at Southampton as the ship sails. A megaphone helper and a leather lunged official stage a playful exchange over missing spectacles. The grandma insists she returned them, the container says she put them on the piano, and they promise to send them.
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That Being the Case Private Rooke Prevents Suicide
Private Rooke arrives at the bar to stop his buddy from using a rifle on himself. The friend says life isn’t worth living after selling his dog and then learning the weapon belonged to the colonel. The pair exchange light banter about buying a new dog.
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Old Graves Discovered in Camaghly Ireland by Farmer
A Camaghly farmer near Pom ersy Ireland found two graves at opposite field corners while plowing. Six men removed the covering slabs and unearthed a well preserved clay pot in one grave. The one-piece slabs and age suggest a sixteenth century date. Hundreds of sightseers have visited the site amid local belief of ancient origins.
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