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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1928
Page
6
A 1920s science column by Dr. Clifton Harry Levy analyzes freak endurance contests from dance marathons to pole sitting and egg eating. He argues promoters exploit notoriety while the public seeks morbid spectacle, harming participants who face collapses, illness, and even deaths.
The piece reviews endurance stunts from nine day pole sits to long dance marathons, noting physical and nervous strain, potential health breakdowns, and occasional fatalities. It discusses cases like Miss Hayden and Miss Bobby Mack, the role of nerves, heart strain, and gender differences in endurance.
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