The Poisoned Will and the Manicurist Suspect
Banker Christopher Poe untangles a murder in a New York townhouse. Boudinot Riggs dies after prussic acid appears in his blood, with Miss Mignon Maquin and Mrs. Groves central. Poe exposes a plot by Miss Riggs and Mrs. Groves involving a forged will and staged poisoning to control a fortune.
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Chritopher Joe
Boudinot Riggs
Boudinot
Poe
Robinson
Christopher Poe
Poudinot Riggs
Mre Groves
Risa Riggs
Mies Miglion Maquia
Mignon Maguin
Mrs. Groves
Miss Riggs
Yonkers
Miss Beal
Boudinor
Miss Maguin
Miss Moquin
Miss Higgs
Groves
Sime Higgs
Mies Riggs
Riggs
Roudinot
Poel
Miss Flees
Broadway
Doctor Robinson
Boudnot
Mr. Poe
Dod Hobinson
Leasf
Houdinot
Miss Maquin
William
Poo
Mike Riggs
Doctor Robison
Mins Riggs
Reasons for the Sneezes and a Hampden Caucus
A discussion outlines multiple sneeze triggers from light pollen dust and cold while noting the body's reaction to cold as part of a feverish effort to warm the system. A Hampden Maine caucus scene shows two participants debating a claim about a meeting, with one asserting it is a legitimate large gathering and the other denying it.
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Hampden
Haanl
Hamlin
Atill
Hannibal
Etiti
Treatment of Oilcloth and Marble Stains
Oilcloth should not be wetted but rubbed with flannel and polished to protect color and canvas. To remove iron stains from marble, dampen the spot with diluted acids such as oil of vitriol or oxalic acid in alcohol or lemon juice, wait fifteen minutes, then rub dry with a soft linen cloth.
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Poe
Himsell
Crushed slate surfaced shingles gain favor in modern roofs
Builders seek reliable slate surfaced asphalt shingles as durable beauty from red or green crushed slate. They replace wood and reduce painting needs, but buyers should insure guarantee from reputable manufacturers and beware false claims amid many roofing options.
Naturally Indignant Divorce Suit Narrated by Lige
An old darky named Lige sues his wife for divorce claiming she ran off with another man and refuses to return. A party member questions the grounds and Lige explains he decided to quit after she allegedly ran off with another man about four years ago.
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Poe
Lige
Darky
Warrant Sought After Deserted Wife’s Plea
A large woman declares her husband deserted her and demands a warrant while the prosecutor questions the motive. An official faints, then draws up the warrant amid odd remarks and advertisements from local grocers and a laundress. The fragment hints at social distress and humor in the scene.
Women Who Are Always Tired in Small Town Ads
Swan Creek Michigan and Hebron Maine residents praise Lydia E Pinkham remedies. Testimonials claim fatigue relief and renewed energy after using Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. Readers urged to write for advice.
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Swan Creek, Mich
Annie Camenon
R.P.D
Swan Creek
Michigan
Hebron
Discour
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Robert Carlton Brown
Chapman
Mignon Maquin
Pas
Monsieur
Ike
Burt
Maquin
Riggs House
Ongeline
Misa Riggs
Ieee
All Grocers
Toper
Sedvica
Lydia E. Pinkham
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