The Ned Button Chapter XVII Continued
Excerpts from a dated melodrama chapter recount a dramatic confession scene in Port of Spain. Miss Estrilla Sierra reveals a plan to steal jewels with Juan and recounts the murder of Captain Hanska during a tense night. Rosalie LeGrange secretly drafts and wires a confession to police while Inspector McGee probes the witness.
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Miny
Jock
Hanska
Port of
Spain
Deven
Juan
Captain Hanska
Juss
Joan
Capts Ianska
Accaing
Tam
Hanka
Howe
Mia Moore
Alana
Captain Haeska
Maelf
Pell
Martin McGee
Miss Estrilla
Port of Spain
Rosalie le Grange
Rosalie
Miss Estridla
Kennedy
Margarita Perez
Estrilla
North
Caraca
Mr. Wade
Reckoning of a tense Ames confrontation at a crime scene
The account follows Inspector McGee as he searches for Mrs Le Grange and Mrs Leary after a dramatic scene in Ames. Estrilla or Senora Peres speaks in a voice of horror while Miss Estrilla faints. Water is fetched as the investigation lingers and clues unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Estrilla
Senora Peres
Ames
Juan
Kennedy
Inspector McGee
Rosalie Le Grange Plots Risky Casino Visit
Rosalie directs a cab to Casino Central Park and, amid tense inner debate about happiness and Martin, steps inside a faded Casino. Betsy Barbara sits nearby, while Es trill’s dancer’s mask and Betsy’s suspicions loom. Rosalie faces a pivotal moment as she contemplates truth and danger.
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Rosalie le Grange
Deldrich
Enance
Broadway
Casino
Central Park
Martin
Rosalie
Betsy Barbara
Hes Searco—Nim
Senor Estrill
Rosalie Larange
Waite
Ste
Bec
Old Contractors Quit World Famous Firm Jobo Aird Co
The world renowned contracting firm Jobo Aird & Co will cease operations next September after completing all outstanding contracts. Sir John Aird, who led the firm since 1911, cites thinner profits and persistent risks as reasons. The company, started in 1848 by John Aird, rose from gas mains work in London to major global projects with a large staff and plants to be dispersed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobo Aird & Co
Sir John Aird
John Aird & Co
John Aird
London
Roseshire
Phoenix Gas Company
Greenwich
Western Mining and Oil News Highlights Big Prospect Activity
The column notes active development in Parker section with new equipment for Mother Lode Mines at Union Pass. Dick Mathews reports a strike on the Patter group near Independence in Miami district. Property deals include EB A Shaw and partners near Hackberry and a major Victoria camp takeover by the Qualeys in Mexico. Tyro ne copper camp, zinc boom in Luna county, plus new ore shoots and tungsten ventures across New Mexico and Colorado. Occidental Gold Mining incorporates at Sunrise. Ohio Oil limits expand near Coly with first well on Extends ranch.
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Arizona
Parker
Mother Lode Mines Company
Union Pass
Dick Mathews
Patter
Independence
Miami
A. Shaw
Lew Souther
Charles W. Lynch
Hackberry
Tuscumbia Mining & Miling Company
Prescott
New Mexico
Tyrone
Grant County
Luna County
Lucy
Santa Fé Railroad
Colorado
Thnt
Qualeys
el Campo
Santa Eula Ha
Mexico
Victoria
Silver City
Newcastle
W. C. Ford
Grays Creek
Occidental Gold Mining Company
Consumers’ Coal Company
Converse County
Lost Springs
Foux
Ohio Oil Company
Coly
Mountain States Ot Company
Inside bath fever hot water cure spread by word of mouth
A health fad urges drinking a glass of real hot water with limestone phosphate each morning to flush the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. Proponents claim daily internal cleansing prevents toxins, headaches and bilious attacks, promoting better health and energy.
Getting Rid of Them Alpine Tourists
Dialog captures two Alpine tourists joking about biting insects disturbing a nap. One suggests lighting a pipe to smoke them from beneath the bed clothes, provoking a humorous exchange about the insects leaving the footbar and the coughing mad creature.
Swamp Root Ad Highlighting Kidney Relief
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and bladder troubles aimed at insurance applicants. It claims many declines arise from undiscovered kidney issues and urges readers to try the product, offering a sample bottle for ten cents and to mention the paper. A second snippet jokes about marital dining complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr ‘Imer & Co
Binghamton, N.Y
Stop Itching Instantly With Cuticura Soap And Ointment
Bathe the affected part with Cuticura Soap and apply the Ointment for eczema, rashes, irritations, pimples, and sore hands. These products are advertised as supreme and pure, with a free sample offered by mail.
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Cuthura
Dept. Ly Boston
Adv
Castoria Adels and Safe Remedy for Infants
Careful mothers urged to examine every bottle of Castoria for the signature ofFldak. The ad touts Castoria as safe and in use for over 50 years. Children cry for Fletcher's Castoria. A line about advice aligning with views and a note on red cross blue liquid color appears amid miscellaneous promotional content.
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Fletcher
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Tommy North
Mores
Fahaime
Joan Manske
Tawrence Wage
Rosatte LeGrange
Wade
Hansin Sontmy North
Inapess
Mies
Finn
Vlad
Petrilin
Fenwalle
Haneka
June
Kpite
Offieres
Jooree Hanane
Ned Button
Will Irwin
Harry R.grissinger
Bobbs-Merrillc
McGee
Mrs. Moore
Haska
Tme
Hana
New York
John H. Hanska
America
Duan
Rently
Mise Estrilla
Senorita Perez
Ms. Betrilla
Tepa
Ass Aes
Rieti
Itutty
Setette
Nile
Tiflis
Russia
Chewsure
Western Mining and Oil News
Spelter
St. Louis
Ucoch Gpch
Boulder
Colo
Wyoming
Meffee and Hart
Ironton
Durango
University of Colorado
Moulder
Boulder Creek
Ohio & Colorado
Salida
Elkton Consolidated Mining & Milling Company
Cripple Creek
Ouray
Camp Bird
Jos. Boyce
Hercules
Silverton
Calliope
Red Crossag
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