The Ghost at Favershams A Story of Hidden Treasure
Lloyd Faversham and his twin Dot, orphans under guardian James Fabian, uncover a fake will and hidden wealth after an alleged haunting at Kehletville. They trap Fabian, reveal his plot, and secure guardianship aid from Mr. Spencer while Clay Martin helps expose the fraud. Christmas ends with the trio safe and Lloyd grateful to Mr. Spencer for supporting Dot and Lloyds guardianship.
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Lloyd Faversham
Dot
Orphata
James Fabian
Lloyd
Grayson Academy
Clay Martin
Fabian
Dot Moust
Cley
Kehletville
Det
Sam
Kentville
Henry Spencer
Clay
Lloyd T
Sand
Yen
Mr. Spencer
Grain
Faversham Place
Clloyd
Dorothy
Mr. Fabian
The Adventures of Peter Pen and Wrestling Puzzles
A fitness and puzzle page presents steps for the Leg Hold and Inside Back Heel with detailed attacker and defender guidance. It describes grips, body positioning, and throws, followed by a crossword puzzle with scattered, partially garbled clues and answers.
New Year Resolve Prompted By 1927 Reflections
A reflection on the transition from 1927 to 1928 urges readers to leave past regrets behind and start fresh. It calls for deliberate choices in the new year, promising a chance to write a better record. The piece emphasizes personal effort over fate and encourages facing the twelve months with resolve.
End of the Line: Clay Seeks Dot After Suggestion
Dialogue-heavy scene ends with Clay praising Dot for a suggestion that helped his Father. Lloyd deflects thanks to Dot, and Clay eagerly asks where she is, signaling gratitude and curiosity about Dot's role in the outcome.
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Clay
Lloyd
Dot
Answers to Riddles and Jokes From The News Page
In Scotland there are men of Ayr in Ireland men of Cork and in England Lishtermen. Riddle answers hint at names and puns such as mane for main and a bee holder. The exchange includes a joke about an aviator killed by a severe sinking spell and wordplay on pies becoming spies when A is added.
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Scotland
Ayr
Ireland
Cork
England
Sled to Bookcase Project by R. Van Horn
A DIY idea turns a sled into a wall mounted bookcase. Fasten the back, insert two or three pine shelves between the runners, brace with cut lath pieces, stain to match, and varnish. In winter shelves are removed and the sled ready for coasting, keeping the piece useful year round.
The Riddle Box 1 2 8 4 5
A set of lighthearted wordplay questions about lightness of nationalities, sailors, beehives, pies, and Sundays. The lines mirror a puzzle page style with playful questions and a cheeky tone.
Witty drug store exchange ends with offbeat sales pitch
An amused shopper asks for iodine and is met with a humorous drug store reply offering alternatives like an alarm clock leather goods radio parts or a toasted cheese sandwich. The brief quip highlights playful customer service banter in a retail setting.
Tale of William Tell and the Swiss Struggle for Freedom
A summarized retelling of the William Tell legend. Austrian governor Gessler demands bowing to his hat in the market. Tell, famed archer, shoots an apple off his son’s head, then escapes a boat wreck. Gessler is killed by an arrow, sparking Swiss resistance and eventual fight for liberty.
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William Tell
Austria
Gessler
William Toll
Tell
Wrestling Tricks by Young Hackensmith at Chicago A C A
The column describes two more wrestling holds, starting with the Near Leg Hold and Arm Lock. It explains grip positions on the opponent's wrist and arm, how to pull and trap the arm, press the shoulder into the opponent’s stomach, and use the hold to destabilize and throw the opponent.
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Young Hackensmith
Chicago
Puzzle Hourglass Shape Year Ends Departing
A quirky 1927 crossword in the hourglass form marks the passage from the dying year to the new one. The playful puzzle invites readers to solve clues shaped like an hourglass.
The Hour Glass Puzzle Clues and Wordplay Challenge
A dense crossword style teaser lists numbered clues across and down with definitions for time measure ideas names colors and objects. The title hints a diamond themed puzzle where lines describe painting utility and tiling while players infer the missing word from the riddle.
Word Chain and Puzzle Challenge
One easy word chain and a harder one follow. First, change MOON to TIDE in seven moves. Then transform LIVE to DIES in four moves. A jumbled word square puzzle also appears for solving.
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Faversham
W. Boyce Morgan
Scot
Gether
Lloyds
Chiy
Adventures OF
Peter Pen
BY Nick Nichols
Nick Nichols
Basterie ST
Chichagos Ill
Utah
Univers
Owiss Pan
Skosin
Pete
WORS
Jon
Colt
Wren
ANT Chicken
Henderson Dawson
Lincoln
The
Joe
Jim
Dale R.van Horn
Ted
Goodby
Long Island
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