Wedding plans and a perilous memory in Ophir
Darrell, back at The Pines, reunites with John Britton as a new wave of danger swirls around Kate Underwood’s engagement. Britton, haunted by past losses, explains a feared brigand group led by a mysterious leader. They discuss memories, identity, and a possible path to uncovering the criminal while Darrell faces his own unresolved past.
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Walcott
D. EK. Underwood
Ophir
Galena
Underwood
Kate
Darrell
Pines
Walecott
Duke
Trix
Mail and Express
Express
Harry Whitcomb
The
Tate
Mr. Britton
Misa Underwood
Mr Britton
Son
Elis
John
Feminine financial mind cited as unable to grasp large sums
A Philadelphia broker claims women lack conception of money in bulk noting women patrons are rare and chivalry falls in monetary dealings. He says women view money concretely not as abstract sums and balk at large gains, fearing how much income such sums would yield or what concrete purchases they could fund.
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Philadelphia
Autumn fashion designs by May Manton featured in gray veiled plays and velvet trims
The coming autumn offers an unprecedented variety of checks and plaids in mannish suitings and cheviots with invisible plaids and homespuns. The fitted hip-length jacket and nine-gored flare skirt require specific yardage by size and width. May Monitor patterns 4904 and 6129, sized 82 to 42 and 22 to 8 respectively, can be mailed for 10 cents each.
Advertising Is Important News In The Post
Readers of The Post are urged to see advertising as important news. Women seek bargains while men check prices, as merchants in Washington use The Post to reach shoppers and tell them what is for sale. The paper is a good newspaper and a strong advertising medium.
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The
Post
Washington
the Post
Russian Envoys Visit Mount Vernon by Noted Electric Car
The Russian envoys praised American scenes after visiting Mount Vernon, riding the Mount Vernon car of the Washington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon Electric Railway, which set a 47 minute record on a trip. The line has upgraded its older cars and added two new motor cars to handle September and October crowds. Train times run from Twelfth Street station to Alexandria every fifteen minutes and hourly to Mount Vernon. The schooner Alethea lies at Alexandria unloading a cargo of lumber for a Washington dealer.
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Mount Vernon
M. Witbe
Gen. Washington
Russia
Washington
Potomac
Twelfth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Alexandria
Alethea
Virginia
The Famous Ford Demonstrated at Local Agency
At Miller Brog 1105 Fourteenth the ten horsepower two cylinder Ford is shown as a top class auto with strong speed and endurance. Demonstrations claim hill climbing with five passengers and high speed without effort. North 933-M agency phone. New arrivals Kathleen Sidney Jones Isaac Solomon and Samuel Wood bring cordwood for local dealers.
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Miller Brog
Mount Pleasant
North
Kathleen
Sidney Jones
Isaac Solomon
Samuel Wood
Lower River
The Best Laundry and Local Notices
The ad notes Manhattan Laundry offering 2c collars and cuffs, claims higher quality with less wear, and invites wagon or phone service. It mentions the schooner Laura Muir carrying 70,000 feet pine lumber from a Virginia port anchored for unloading. Also references Washington Loan and Trust Company vault storage, and two residents Miss Dotty Torens and Miss Gertrude Sohnson returning home from Colonial Beach, Virginia.
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Manhattan Laundry
Florida Avenue
Laura Muir
Virginia
Bogus Masterpieces in the Louvre Debate Rages On
A London Mail letter to the Daily Mail flags dubious works at the Louvre Paris with claims of forgery and overvaluation. Connoisseurs argue many pieces are fake or misattributed, citing a costly Haeburn picture and forged tiaras. A commission has withdrawn several alleged Hale works and questioned a monk painting once linked to Titian’s pupil Matteo Thotecopati.
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London Mail
Francis Howard
Daily Mail
Louvre
Paris
J. Howard
Haeburn
Constable
Hoppner
Reynolds
Saitaphernes
M. Elna
Hale
Matteo Thotecopati
Titian
M. Henri Rochefort
Mme Marsy-Escossura
Rue de Londres
Maly
Imegéiani
McDermott Carriage Co Expands With Modern Shop
John McDermott Carriage Company at 310 Pennsylvania Avenue and 809-311 Missouri Avenue grows with high quality work and fair prices. The firm uses modern machinery and skilled labor to ensure near perfect results as pine lumber cargoes arrive on schooners Sidonia Curley and C Wheeler. Nat Safe Deposit promotes women savers with a department for female customers. Plumie EB Smith docks at eleventh street wharf to unload lumber cargo.
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McDermott Carriage Company
John McDermott Carriage Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Missouri Avenue
Plumie EB. Smith
Eleventh Street
The Wayne Automobile’s 16 HP two cylinder car
The Wayne Automobile Company at 715 18th street showcases a new 16 horsepower two cylinder car priced at 800 dollars claiming performance equal to more expensive models. Mrs. W L Jackson and daughter return to Brookland after summer visits in New Brighton Pa. The ad notes tea quality and price at N W Burchell 1323 F Street NW Phone 3200.
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Wayne Automobile Company
W. L. Jackson
New Brighton
Brookland
N. W. Burchell
Joyce Engraving Company Dominates Eastern U S Market
Mr and Mrs J L Sherwood return from Bretton Woods with their daughter as the Joyce Engraving Company, occupying two floors in the Star Building annex, is praised for near perfect work, punctual service, and favorable prices. The firm claims major shares of local and Southern engraving orders and offers a special guarantee with every order. Miss Ella Sargeant departs for Boston to study music.
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United States
Joyce Company
Star Building
Lith
Paave
Joyce Engraving Company
Ella Sargeant
Boston
Center Market Widest Choice and Freshest Provisions
The Finest Market features price advantages and fresh goods. Center Market is praised for strict sanitary regulations and market inspection attracting many ladies daily.
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Center Market
King Alfonso Studying American Slang at Spanish Court
Barper's Weekly notes King Alfonso studies American with Ralph Ray of Lancaster Wisconsin as tutor. Ray, a high school era learner of Spanish, charms a Spanish nobleman who then reports to the king. Ray is hired to coach the boy king in American languages and customs.
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Barper
Alfonso
Ralph Ray
Lancaster
Wis
Ray
Chicago
Philip Lederer’s Cleaning and Dyeing Establishment Ad
A 1996 established firm in Washington grows as a leading local cleaner and dyer. It emphasizes personal proprietor attention, top skilled staff, and guaranteed first class work. Services include dry cleaning, dyeing, tailoring, alterations, and home pickup delivery. Office and works at 124 H Street NE. Mr and Mrs F W Kahlert spend time in Atlantic City. Also promotes nervous-relief products and Bismaline toilet powder with agents in Washington stores.
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Wort
Washington
Affileck’s
Ross Pharmacy
Rome
A. Alefevre
Lancaster
Bismarne
Old Established Firm Makes West End Growth A Century
An East City real estate broker Martin Bros marks twenty years in business at 1925 Pennsylvania Ave NW. The firm specializes in northwest investments loans and mortgages with a large rental department and rent collection. It also represents major fire insurers and surplus lines. Other notes mention Mrs Mary Power visiting Mahala Va and Mrs George Bohinger visiting Howard County Md. Engraving firm J L Kerr at 1012 Pa Ave NW noted for lithographs and stock certificates. A new waiting room and freight shed on river line pier at Colontal Beach will be built with completion expected this month. Thomas R Aller offers lumber and mill works with low prices and full estimates. George B Bloomer transfers to Oneida St Bradley Lot 121 square 1006.
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West End
Northwest
Martin Bros. Real Estate Brokers
Pennsylvania Ave
Colontal Beach
Thomas R. Aller
George B Bloomer
Oneida St
Bradley
Square
Yawned at the Masher A New York Woman Deflects Harasser
A West Side woman recalls how she repelled a persistent mash er on an elevated train by a casual gaze and a wide yawn. The tactic, identity safe, ended the unwanted attention as the man turned to his newspaper.
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New York
New York Sun
West Side
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Matewaring
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Mr &Ritton
Buc Gale
Stone & Poole
Pa. Ave
O'donnell’s
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Mr. Britten
Jim
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May Manton
Pennsylvania Saavenue EE
FORD
Dotty Torens
Todd Place
Gertrude Sohnson
Colonial Beach
Sidonia Curley
Rappahannock River
C. C .Wheeler
James River
Special Department For Women
Nat
Safe Deposit, Savings and Trust Co
Sts
J. L. Sherwood
Bretton Woods
Louvre Museum
King Alfonso
Philip Lederer
F W. Kahlert
Atlantic
Horsford
Mary Power
City
Mahala, Va
C A. Muddiman & Co
G Streets
George Bohinger
Howard County
Killcott City
Bradfield Rawslater
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