Drowning at the Park Lake Deepens a Mysterious Case
The narrator discovers a young woman dead in the lake and reports the scene to a policeman. He studies torn typewritten scraps, fearing a link to Katherine Farrish’s prophecy and a broader mystery. A visitor to Louise Farrish’s home arrives as the narrator is barred from entry, signaling new tension in the unfolding case.
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Tien
Louise
Davis
Katharine
Elser
Ardway
Katharine Farrish
Eever
Comanenace
Farrish
Why a stout postman is a rarity in London
The piece notes a curious contrast in city life as it asks why London postmen are rarely stout. It cites long walks and heavy parcels as possible factors, comparing to policemen who may also gain weight, and mentions a broader London fascination with ghosts and the supernatural.
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London
Personals Note Sparks Confusion Over French Term
A quirky exchange in a small Indiana paper tackles the meaning of nee as French for born. Readers discuss Mrs. Willie Morritts formerly Black after a visit to Indianapolis, revealing dialect and language quirks in a local personals column.
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Indiana
Willie Morritts
Black
Indianapolis
Stole Goods and Jewelry Noted in Brief Report
A brief report notes a theft of a small amount of jewelry and a ten thousand something amount, with Mrs Emily Kuhn mentioned in connection. No items beyond jewelry are confirmed as touched.
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Emily Kuhn
Coffee's Effects on Health Reported by Reader
A reader describes fifteen years of insomnia indigestion and nervousness from coffee. The author says dyspepsia worsened to the point of limiting to one cup at breakfast and losing appetite after meals.
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