Electric concentrator saves nation from war fleet
Atsins, an electrician, unveils a dangerous high voltage concentrator that halts an enemy air fleet. Montius orders Curtis’s locational data, and as the fleet approaches, the device destroys two thirds of the ships in a single strike. The nation is saved, and Atsins returns to work with a new idea.
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United States
Washington
New York
Atsins
United States Army
Congress
War Department
Susquehanna
Shad
Montrus
Mondrus
Curtis
Kiel
Montius
Mortius
Capitol
Atlantic
Montrusett
Iere
Veaves
America
Old Dewey
Atsin
Longest Climb in the World on Taishan Holy Mountain
A vivid account describes ascending Taishan in China with stairways reaching what is described as the world’s highest climb. Pilgrims ride coolies for a fare of thirty cents, climb through gates and temples, and reach a plateau with bronze statues and a vast coin-filled floor. The Dowager Empress is noted as the largest beneficiary of offerings.
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Mount Washington
China
Holy Mountain
Taingan-fu
Confucius
Public reader employed in Cuban cigar factories across West Indies
A public reader sits in a high chair in Cuban cigar factories in the West Indies Key West and Tampa. He reads newspapers magazines and novels aloud to the workers as they ply their craft during the day.
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West Indies
Key West
Tampa
The Decider in Big Department Stores
A vivid portrait of a shopping tactic called The Decider where a glamorous agent influences indecisive buyers in major stores. The Decider uses a staged interest in chiffon velvet and fur, steering customers to purchase immediately, securing commissions and a steady salary.
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Drapers
Gibsonian
Fine Indian Photographs by Major Lee Moorhouse
An illustra tion of Indian Twins is credited to Major Lee Moorhouse of Pendleton Oregon, renowned for his Northwest Indian pictures. His Cayuse Twins photo has gained notable recognition, and an album of other striking images is issued including The Last Outpost of a Dying Race showing a lone tepee against a dark landscape. Moorhouse images drew attention at the Lewis and Clarke Exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Lee Moorehouse
Pendelton
Oregon
North West
Major Moorehouse
Don’t Be Fat Obesity Food Claim Ad
An advertisement touts a home food product promising rapid weight loss without starvation. It claims all-you-can-eat consumption builds muscle and tissue from excess fat, reduces the stomach size, relieves compression, and improves heart and lung function. A coupon is provided to mail in.
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Ife
Thee Boustrold Mon Tik
Tensure
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Srayl
T John
St John's
Honanta
E. N. Corneau & Co
River Street
Chicago
Cleveland
Rodlefeliera
Carnegies
LE Engle Manufacturing CO
Murray ST
Kellerr
Talon
D. F. Kell
Sant ° Creek
Mien
Mall
J F. Stokes
Mer
Foso
Cincinnati
Ohio
Remington
London
Arthur Applin
Letty
Duke of Marford
Captain Conroy
Biascas
Lord Arthary
Fapeisor
Yan Eeapise Chay i
East End
Salvation Army
Forsa
Amon
Bmanue
Change & Heart
Alte U
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Myclehold Monthly
Department
Congreses Street
Boaton, Mass
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