The Mystery On the Train Berth in Simon Harrington’s Wallet
In a tense railway car scene, a murder mystery unfolds as bloodstains appear on a pillow and an amateur detective uncovers a hidden dirk. Lawrence Blakeley, an attorney, faces suspicion while passengers debate identity and motive, with the wallet bearing the name Simon Harrington coming under scrutiny.
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Law Involving Forged Notes Spurs Pittsburg Deposition
Lawyer Lawrence Blakeley travels to Pittsburg with forged notes for a deposition in the Bronson case. In John Gilmore’s house he is drawn to the granddaughter Anson West and learns danger surrounds the missing bag. A drunken man is found dead in a Pullman car compartment, and Blakeley’s clothes vanish amid suspicions.
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Pittsburg
Bronson
John Gilmore
Gilmore
Anson West
Blakeley
Simon Harrington
Pitts Sire
Chapter Will The Second Section
A fragment describes being swept from routine life into a grotesque and horrible situation that provokes uneasy laughter amid groaning and strain. It hints at sudden upheaval and the emotional tension of unexpected events.
Grammar debate stirs Stanford and UC scholars
The San Francisco Chronicle reports a split between Prof. Melville B. Anderson of Stanford and Prof. Charles Millis Gayley of UC over whether is or are governs the phrase the strength and the position of the bank well known. Anderson favors are while Gayley argues is, sparking club and public debate beyond the mayor’s next move.
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Melville B. Anderson
Stanford” University
San Francisco Chronicle
Anderson
Charles Millis Gaytey
University of California
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Portraits, caricatures harm a congressman’s image
The Catholic Standard and Times quips about a new congressman's appearance noting readers have seen caricatures but no photograph. The jokes hinge on the idea of photogenic flattery versus real likeness.
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Goats Loosened on Slopes in Western Fire Breaks
The forest service released 300 Angora goats on western mountain slopes as an experiment to control weeds along fire breaks. The animals graze areas to reduce flammable vegetation and test efficacy for fuel load management.
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Lydia E Pinkham's Compound Promised Relief magazine clipping
A damaged clipping touts Lydia E Pinkham's Compound and Liver Pills as helpful during childbirth and female illnesses. Letters from readers in Sabattus Vermont Graniteville Vermont and Gl ville Vermont praise the product and urge others to use it for relief during the critical period.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
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Graniteville
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Lydia
Bet of Eating Frequency Sparks Friendly Debate
In a casual exchange a man asks Mister how many times he eats daily. The reply involves a playful wager with a boy named Johnnie weighing in on a count near ten or sixteen meals a day.
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Editorial Favor Rejected Story Sells for $40
A writer recalls a rejected piece sold for 40 dollars, noting that prior rejection helped. The editor is asked if a more favorable stance could be granted now. The exchange highlights value judgment in editorial decisions.
Dame Nature Hints When Food Is Not Suited
An Arizona man warns that poor breakfast choices caused headaches and stomach distress. He switched to Postum and Grape-Nuts, reporting relief, weight gain, and improved wellbeing after three months. He endorses these products as easy to digest and nourishing.
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