Holmes and Watson Hunt a Deadly Cornwall Case
In a dawn visit to the vicarage, Holmes and Watson confront Mortimer Tregennis’s death amid a family curse of mystery. Dr Leon Sterndale and the county police weigh suspicious moves as Holmes gathers clues from the lamp, ash, and window to pursue a hidden culprit.
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London
Africa
Leon Sterndale
Beauchamp Almance
Holmes
Po- Hce
Tregenn
Plymouth
Seko B
Watson
Mr. Holmes
Satan
Mortimer
Tregennis
Mr. Roundhay
T. Me
English hosts resist American style eccentric dancing
English ballroom circles oppose American dances like the bear hug calling them freaks of the waxed floor while newspapers note growing American influence in some ballrooms. A Times reader suggests letters urging resistance to the trend though editors see no full invasion yet.
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London
Times
America
England
California Orange Growers Protest Damaged Frozen Fruit
California orange growers protest unscrupulous shipments of frozen oranges harming the industry. They warn frost risks and the reputational damage from spoiled fruit, urging action to protect the state’s fine produce and market standing.
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Murt
California
Lent ends and a candy store detour teased
A witty remark from the Detroit Free Press notes Lent ending as a speaker asks if George missed a candy store on the way tonight implying a playful temptation. The exchange blends humor and seasonal reference in a light, anecdotal style.
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George
Detroit Free Press
Canary Sentinel Watches Over Yonkers Baby
A Yonkers man gifts a canary to his wife for a birthday. The bird forms a gentle bond with the household infant, visiting the crib and boudoir, perching on the baby's head, and guarding the sleeper at night by sputtering and fluffing feathers when strangers approach. The bird becomes the baby's intimate sentinel.
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Yonkers
New York Press
Unique Bull Fight Features at El Toreo Benefit
Bulls from six leading ganaderias fought at El Toreo plaza in a white cross benefit. Prizes were offered for the bravest bull and the best type of fighting bull. A $1,000 prize hung for the bravest bull, with a committee of aficionados acting as a jury to decide.
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el Toreo Plaza
Ganaderias of
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Teething Cited
An old advert notes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething, claiming gum softening, reduced inflammation, pain relief, and curing crying fits with a bottle package described.
Self Love Line Reveals Quiet Day in Town
A terse note from the period reports little activity in social circles as residents focus on personal reflections and neighborly routines. The mood suggests calm, routine life with no major events or gatherings recorded.
Curb Itching Skin Diseases
A brief note describes a product or remedy for itching skin diseases. It mentions relief and smoothing of the skin and lists names that appear as part of the advertisement. The readable text is fragmentary and lacks clear claims or sources.
Fragmentary Paxton Toilet Co. Ad Text
Odd clipped lines reference a Boston toilet company postpaid offers and a mixed dialogue about secrets and mistakes. The readable parts mention a dinner problem and repair, with stray phrases about locking a chicken coop and a cleaned pasting phrase.
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Paxton Toilet Co
Boston
Maas
Barber Refuses Service Over Turkish Bath Mention
In a noted exchange, an Italian barber named Marka-So refused to shave a patron after the phrase Turkish bath was mentioned. The incident highlights social or cultural tensions reflected in a small business interaction.
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Marka
Parks
Cause of the Delay in Film Revenue Split
Quote notes two nations delaying due to disagreement on percentages of moving picture receipts. The remark suggests tensions over film revenue division rather than a declared war. The dialogue highlights a strange posturing over earnings, implying stalemate in negotiations.
No Concern: Mr Mips Seen As Upright Figures Amid Rumors
The passage notes skepticism about reports of a Burns detective operating in the neighborhood frequented by Mr. Mips. It questions the credibility of the claims and suggests he dismisses the rumors as insignificant.
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Mips
Burns
Sparrow Sparks Chain of House Fires in Lawrenceburg Ind
An English sparrow building a nest under Mrs. Mary Webber’s eaves started a blaze by carrying a burning cotton string. The flaming string spread to roofs of Sophia Shafer Otto McCright and Emanuel Woest, threatening three homes until neighbors contained the fires.
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Lawrenceburg
Ind
Mary Webber
Sophia Shafer
Otto McCright
Emanuel Woest
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Butt
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W.N. Y
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Posto Sea
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