The Serpent in the City House Chapter VII
In a shadowed city room I confront a masked, dangerous intruder and glimpse a hidden plot. Dicky and I mingle with a sinister crowd as a staged change of plan escalates to a violent breakout and a perilous escape attempt unfolds. Mother Horton sits calm, covertly guiding me toward a dangerous truth.
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Helind
Sue
Dicky
Mother Borkon
Henry Wilton
Elener
Wim
Ahriek
Mother Gorton
Loteiny Romus
Mother Borton
Fred
Ava
Hatsu
Mother Horton
Chad
Ruses of Autograph Sharks and Noted Forgeries
A discussion of clever autograph collectors and ruses used to obtain signatures from famous figures. It highlights Gen Clat noted for his skill writing to statesmen, the late Benjamin Austhe who forged imaginary societies, and Dug Skinner as a locally praised figure.
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Eenel Buuheg Win Wooks
One Big Combine Centralizes Power in Cities Over Farmers
W D Percival, former Stan ton Picket publisher, denounces catalogue houses and consolidated publishing as a murderous trust that drains rural commerce. He laments loss of country stores, notes vast ad campaigns, and urges country papers and merchants to unite to restore home trade and push back against mail order dominance.
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W. D. Percival
Stanton
Neb
Cross-Rada
Inwna
Torley
Bnt
Mallhorder
Country Press
Jesus
Henry Bergh Promotes Humane Slaughter Device Prize
In New York Henry Bergh discusses his prize for a humane slaughtering device. He argues widespread belief in humane methods is a fallacy and notes the public’s fascination with sensational glee in a humorous aside about a lost and found column featuring a white poodle and a black poodle with a reward.
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Henry Bergh
New York
Mr. Bergh
The
Jim
Frog Farming A National Industry Predicted
A note from Technical World foresees frog farming becoming a major national industry. It claims the United States already consumes more frogs in six months than France does in a year, with annual catch value around 200000 dollars and hunter gross value over 50000 dollars. The article asserts broader swamp land farming could raise these figures to over a million dollars.
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United States
France
Watch Thief Diplomat Returns Timeworn Gift Story
A Balkan banquet tale reports a diplomat accusing the minister of justice of taking his watch. The prime minister promises to recover it, and later the watch is returned. The host notes the thief cannot know the owner has it back.
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Balkan States
Arking
Shi
Improving the Town Seeks Sanitary Growth for Prosperity
An editorial argues towns must improve sewerage and drainage to ensure health, growth, and economic value. It notes smaller Nebraska towns can bond for sewer systems, urging proactive planning as populations rise and old systems fail.
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Met
Towan
Sretenia
Jnme
Nebraska
Mail order cream separator patent ruling warns buyers
A Southern District of New York ruling favors patent holders against a major mail order house over cream separator infringements. The decree orders injunction and accounting, signaling damages per unit and royalties. The case, ongoing two years, urges caution in buying inventions from mail order firms and favors supporting home merchants to avoid patent disputes.
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United States Circuit Court For
Southern District of New York
United States
Ohio Mississippi Coal Trade's Great Movement of Cargo
The Ohio Mississippi coal trade moves massive cargoes from Pittsburg to New Orleans over 2,000 miles, using 1,000-ton barges rafted into fleets towed by steamboats at under 75 cents per ton. Rail rates along the route run higher, with Pittsburg to Memphis costing about 43 cents and rail costs around $2.70. Millions of tons have followed this path, driven by the boats drifting downstream and the challenge of pushing upstream on return trips.
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Pittsburg
New Orlens
Memphis
Ear protection for gunners and manners advice
The British admiralty approves ear protection for heavy gun firing using plasticine with cotton wool. Officers and men may choose their own form of protection, with 50 to 60 grains of cotton wool recommended for safety and low cost. Also notes that manners should be worn constantly, not saved for guests, and two sets of manners are unnecessary.
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Kipling
Mr. Kipling
Shakespeare
Dover
Canada
Dickens
United States
Thackeray
Clisis
London
Eng
Daily Chronicle
Practical Fashions Pattern No 1563 All Seams Allowed
Paris pattern 1563 showcases a sheer namsook undergarment with gathered fronts at the neck and waist, ribbon beading, Valenciennes edging, and optional peplum. Six sizes 32 to 42 bust. 48 bust needs extra yardage for corset cover, beading, ribbon, and trimming. provide name, address, size, and pattern number.
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Paris
Valenciennes
Parla Pattern No 2376 Frock Pattern for Girls
Green white plaid cotton voile pattern for a dainty frock with gathered yoke belt and muslin sleeves. Includes guimpe in white batiste with ribbon and beading trim. Pattern sizes six to twelve years. yardage details for ten year size and trims. Also features Kipling town naming discussion and a humorous exchange.
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Liege
Po 'Aa Htan
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