Devil's Backbone Mystery of a Hidden String
In Western Pennsylvania a wall like Devil's Backbone dominates the Raccoon Creek Valley. John Cameron hunts the hill, finds a string dangling from a cliff leading to a hidden package with spoons and a watch. He climbs perilously to recover the prize and contemplates escape as dusk nears, hearing only a faint shout for help.
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Raccoon Creek
John Cameron
John
Hils Gun
Consara
Greenland
Dern Wewan
Hls
Chapter II devious cliff chase erupts with prankish talk
John Cameron yells from a cliff as Danny Mulveil teases him by throwing stones and earth. The pair exchange taunts about watermelon theft and a planned prank, with a wary, tense edge as danger looms from the shingled hillside.
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Danny Mulveil
John Cameron
Steel
Danny
Satan
Danas
Sam Hill
Cliff Mischief Ends in a Thrilling Rescue
Danny the imp triggers danger at the cliff edge by tossing stones as John Cameron confronts him. Hetty's frantic deception leads to a dangerous fall scare, and John climbs the tree above the ledge hoping to glimpse the outcome and Bella’s fate. The tale blends danger, mischief, and a tense ascent.
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Danny
Hetty
John Cameron
Red Oak
Bella
Murder Under a Tree Ends in Death Threats Unseen
The narrative describes a man who shoots a woman and leaves her body beneath leaves. He reflects on his act as murder and contemplates suicide to avoid hanging, unsure of the victim's identity but certain of the crime. The scene ends with a promise of continuation.
Brief courtship tale of a real estate man proposal
A South Ride widow met with a real estate man in her business circle who later proposed after an offhand office visit. He pressed for a quick marriage and played off familiarity, telling her to drop clubs and societies. She refused, prompting his indignation and comments on a woman’s timing. The piece ends with a humorous note on misidentified choir members in England.
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South Ride
Chicago
Lord Alverstone
England
Sir Richard Webster
Isle of Wight
Kensington
London
Seasickness research inspires seasickness journal
A London paper proposes a Journal for the Seasick inviting travelers to share seasickness symptoms and remedies with a $20,000 prize for the discoverer of a specific. Berlin’s yearbook notes large families, including a 41 year old mother of twenty. A quick New York to Philadelphia trip contrasts with earlier days. Berne runs free workshops for artisans in a social experiment. A Texas murderer seeks execution delay for health.
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London
Berlin
Easter Fashion Parade Promises New Pongee Styles
New York fashion correspondents report Easter week will showcase fresh pongee gowns and millinery with embroidered bands and gilt accents. Tailor made dresses in pale greens, biscuit Venetian, and white silk embroidered elements appear, while pongee undersleeves and fancy jackets finish spring looks amid weather confidence.
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New York
Pontys Faester
Romero
Fashion Notes on Hats and Gowns in Evening Attire
The article discusses hats, gowns, and over dresses as complete fashion options. It describes materials like tulle, weaves, and silk, with emphasis on overdresses, colors, and the evolving waistcoat fashion for men, noting styles such as double breasted cuts and high necks.
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Tailored gowns and skirts mix color in bold fashion notes
The text surveys spring gown trends featuring oyster cloth with Persian stitching, moss green underskirts, and two-tone color schemes. It notes transitions from contracted skirts to overgowns, debates waist styles, Napoleon collars, and the growing variety of underbodices and embroidered bodice details shaping urban fashion.
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Christian
the State Bank
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Transact
Capital Stock
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Abe Brubaker
Board of Directors
J.M Bush
J. W. Curtis
John Gardner
W. D. Wood
A. J. Thomas
Oscar Harding
David H. Lessig
Lake City Bank
Lessig
BaMoed
Cent Money
South
Buffalo Street
Warsaw, MD
Indiana Loans Trust
George W -Bennett, Becy and Treas
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