The Invaders and Letters From Readers Featured
A literary notes column reviews The Invaders highlighting its human themes and a Polish priest passing Catholic World to a Congregationalist, while excerpts praise Anna Coleman Ladd and Hendrik van Loon. It also notes Everett V. Abbott's Justice and the Modern Law offering practical legal insight for business and non lawyers.
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Catholic World
Father Zajewski
Everett V. Abbott
Abbott
New York
A Hindu Prince and Love Amid Hidden Thrills
A powerful romance of India blending history philosophy and occult lore. Rudra’s tale follows a Hindu prince who forsakes the throne for love of Patuli, faces his cousin Panka’s crime spree, and ends with a dramatic reunion and violent downfall. The work adds footnotes and a glossary.
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India
Rudra
Panka
Patuli
Silence Strangeways in a Quaker School
A Mary Openshaw written piece introduces Silence Strangeways a Quaker schoolgirl who endures the humors and cruelties of fellow pupils. After her mother’s death she moves to Gorley to live with cousins Naomi and Benjamin in a quiet English village.
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Mary Openshaw
Silence Strangeways
Society of Friends
Albiet
Silence
Gorley
Naomi
Benjamin
Luna Park Thrills and Fears Under Luna Park Ties
The custodian of amusement at Luna Park discusses the shift from deadly innovations to safer thrills as managers chase new attractions. He recalls a past concept deemed dangerous that became a standard ride, while warning about engineers pushing risks for bigger thrills. A group of girls screams as they ride a steep incline, drawing attention away from the conversation.
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Kingdom Come
Luna Park
Silent tale of Paris siege and entangled love affair
The story follows Silence as her father departs for Paris to handle business and becomes entangled with the Comtesse de Castelle. Silence navigates a surprising plot, culminating in the siege of Paris where the villain is punished. Silence finds her lover as the Comtesse reconciles with her father, delivering a hopeful ending.
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Paris
Comtesse de Castelle
Silence
Myles Calthorpe and the I B Lethal Brand
By F E Mills Young the tale follows Myles Calthorpe who faces harsh laws in South Africa for a betraying diamond dealing. He bears the stigma in silence for a woman's sake as injustice scars his life. When she seeks to make amends she must choose amid tough truths and a culprit brother.
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F. E. Mills, Young
Lawless
Chip
Myles Calthorpe
South Africa
Aol
The Mask by Hornblow: Twin Brother in Africa Rescue Plan
Kenneth Traynor of the Americo-African Mining Company is sent to Africa on a secret mission and discovers his twin Handsome Jack. Handsome, a mining man with drink and poverty problems, is stranded on the African coast. Aboard ship a fire erupts and Handsome strikes Kenneth in a panic.
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Arthur Hornblow
Kenneth Traynor
Americo-African Mining Company of
New York
Diamond
Africa
Handsome Jack
Handsome
Kenneth
Duel Identity Case in a Tense Franklyn Tale
A man supposedly dead steals Kenneth’s papers and a large diamond on the way home to New York. Handsome saves himself and a twin impersonates Kenneth to the wife. The real husband returns, exposing the villainy and a dramatic tale of dual personalities and mistaken identity.
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Kenneth
Handsome
New York
Remarkable aviation novel with New York society scope
By Dudley Sturrock this novel offers a new light on a recent New York society scandal. The aviator protagonist provides vivid descriptions of flight and disaster from spectator and airman vantage points, authentic Long Island setting, lifelike characters, and strong author authority.
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Dudley Sturrock
New York
Long Island
New Edition of Stella Maris Promised by Publishers
Publishers announce a new edition of Mr. Lock's Stella Maris. The Boston Transcript lauds Lock as having done it again and notes prior hits like The Morals of Marcus Ardeyne Simon the Jester Septimus and The Glory of Clementina. Stella Maris has been a top seller with critics predicting continued triumph.
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Stella Maris
Mr. Lock
Boston Transcript
George H. Doran Company Announces June 20 Publications
The George H. Doran Company plans to publish a slate of fiction and non fiction on June 20. The titles are described as of literary significance and include various volumes for readers and scholars.
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George H. Doran Books
George H. Doran Company
The Old Adam by Arnold Bennett Promises Witty Life Insights
This new novel presents Arnold Bennett’s sharp humor and life wisdom. It follows a man whose wife tests his audacity across a five towns narrative, delivering observant character portraits with a vigorous light-hearted tone.
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Mr. Bennett
Adam
Arnold Bennett
Five Towns
The Ambassadresa Causes Court Sensation in Berlin
A concealed author, credited as William Wrothesley, writes a novel that stirs perturbation among Berlin court circles and European elite. The identity remains secret, fueling speculation about the author among high society.
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William Wrothesley
Berlin
Smart Society
Europe
Diplomatic Revelations Highlight Clever Lifespan
A sharply observed note portrays diplomats revealing the ways and means of international lifeways. The passage emphasizes the cunning and accuracy of these insights, framing them as a deliberate guide to planetary diplomacy.
Adventures of Dr Whitty tale of a crafty Irish curate
In a new book by G A Birmingham the famous Irish curate called J J Birmingham gives away plans he would not dare execute to Doctor Whitty. The master schemer aims to wake up his village with humorous escapades and decorous refusals.
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Dutch Republic
Hendrk W. van Loon
van Loon
P. J. Blok
Leiden
America
Jonkherr J. Ludon
Netherlands
Washington
J. J
Mr. Birmingham
Doctor Whitty
Dr. Whitty
G. A. Birmingham
Favorite Stage Stars Summer Fruit Crystallizing Recipe
A stage star themed confection recipe describes preparing fruit with egg white froth and sugar icing. Fruit is dipped and dried in a warm oven then cooled and arranged, offering an affordable glace fruit method for summer dainties using cherries strawberries peaches and other fruits.
Biloxi Retained as Port of Entry in Treasury Move
Biloxi Miss June 28 Commercial Club reports telegram from Congressman R B Harrison says Treasury Commission recommends Biloxi be retained as a port of entry. Harrison expects the secretary of the treasury to approve this action.
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Biloxi
Miss
Commercial Club
RB. P. Harrison
Treasury Department
Secretary of the Treasury
B. P. Harrison
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Auburn, Ala
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A. L. Rush
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