Wonderful Invention of Prof Rustyback
A sensational, first person confession from a man claiming to reverse Earth's rotation by a volcanic project on a Marti nique island. He details building a massive cable driven mechanism, a 3000 foot bore, and a moonward launch that triggers world changing disasters. He blames himself for the St Pierre eruptions and Guatemala shocks, seeking fame and forgiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Warm Springs
Julius Caesar
Martinique
West Indies
Rocky Isle
Tom Gold Digger and Montana Gold Discovery Pioneer
Henry Thomas known as Tom Gold Digger prospected across Montana in 1860 and 1862. He mined Gold creek and What was later Pioneer creek before others opened sluices there. The piece honors his pioneering role and urges a state memorial for his discovery legacy.
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Henry Thomas
Montana
Gold Tom
Tom
Pen d'Oreille
Gold Creek
Helena
Grizzly
Oro Fino
P. W. MeAdow
Blake
Barney” Blake
Dr. Atkinson
Fort Ellis
Pioneer Creek
Brown
Cottonwood Creek
Deer Lodge
McAdon
James and
Granville Stuart
Rocky Mountains
Colorado
Atlantic
Pacific
Rumors Shelve Professor’s Moon Ship Feat Until Proof Emerges
The piece questions whether Rustyback’s moon powered air ship feat was actually accomplished. It urges patience for confirmation of the alleged day lengthening achievement, noting past disasters at Martinique and St. Vincent as context before naming the professor.
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Martinique
St. Vincent
Temple of Fame
Enterprising Crow Hatchery Sparks Speculative Trade
Susquehanna, Pa January 17 Former Billings of Brookdale takes a contract to furnish a Chicago milliner with crow heads at 25 cents each. He operates a chicken incubator placing eyes of about 100 hen crows and a dozen cocks. In 15 days chicks hatch, two weeks later heads are ready. Crow heads fetch four for a dollar. Billings claims to have the only crow hatchery.
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Susquehanna
Billings
Brookdale
Chicago
Farmer Billings
The Value of a Smile in Congress
Delegate Mark Smith of Arizona joined lawmakers in Washington discussing an address to a dry goods clerks association on The Commercial Value of a Smile. He stated that two smiles cost a quarter, reflecting his practical view on the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Smith
Arizona
House
Washington
Poker and a Second Chance Start in Life
A gray haired man recounts how a wreck, a missing remittance, and a $10 loan from a porter led him to a Springfield poker game. He uses skill and bluff to win about $35 and fund a trip to New York where the corrupt company president is captured, the fraud cleared, and the venture salvaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
New York
Wyoming
Rick
Canada
Darky
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Prof
Rustyback
Earth
Pelee
Souffriere
Guatemala
Rences
Belching
Mt. Everest
Himalayas
Pierpont Morgan
St. Pierre
Mary MacLane
Jack Munroe
Rattlepate
Bigbutte
D. S. Brunbaugh
Altoona
A. P. Blarmon
Hudson St
Phillipsburg
N. J
Swanson
Donald Rosekrans
St. Johns
Mich
S. A. Brown
Leonard, Ky
Geo. W. Hinkle
Logansville
Ohio
Swanson Rheumatic Cure Co
Imace Mann
Lake Street
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