Mystery of Wealth and Waste in Civic Life
A meditation on luxury, politicians, stock promoters, and merchants who live high while claiming virtue. The poem laments how elites, public figures, and advertisers sustain appearances, burdening themselves and the public with debt and deceit, yet keep smiles in public.
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H. C. Dodge
Chicago Daily Sun
A Knave of Conscience Chapter XIX Contined
Detective Griffin deepens his Louisiana study as he untangles race between Jasper Grierson and Andrew Galbraith, while Margery guides Griswold from preachy ideals toward a publishable romantic novel. Griffin senses a bank robber’s motive and tracks the Raymer Griswold affair amid labor tensions and love.
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Hidden Truths In A St. Louis Boat Confession
Early morning at the Farnham house Griffin notes Miss Farnham’s guarded replies as he questions her about a confession. He recalls the suspect’s admission before the boat reached St. Louis and presses for how it happened. Miss Farnham falters, dodging the detail.
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Griswold’s Growing Bond With Margery at Mereside
Raymer had predicted Griswold would visit the Grierson mansion and his acquaintance with Margery deepens into intimacy. Griswold receives a warm welcome at Mereside and finds Margery’s sitting room the ideal place to reshape the book, as their connection grows.
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Ex-Queen Regent of Spain Collects Historic Playing Cards
A New York Sun item notes the ex-queen regent of Spain pursues a hobby of collecting playing ecards. Her collection includes an ivory set believed linked to Prince Eugene and Marlborough, and she owns rare Egyptian, Arabian, French, and Spanish cards.
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N. Y. Sun
Wise Precaution Says Forgetful Bridegings
A Yonkers Statesman quip notes a blond warns brides to learn a suitor's business before engagement. The brunette asks why, and the joke recounts a woman seeking the ring cost and discovering the man behind the counter.
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Yonkers Statesman
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