Young Magician Finds New Way To Give His Audience The Bird
New York reports a young magician named Jack Kodell wowed audiences with a bird act in which Australian parakeets appear from silks, glasses, and a hat. The 20-year-old opener trained birds to music, winning a best act trophy at the Society of American Magicians convention in Chicago and drawing attention from a Hollywood scout. His success came as his first breeding eggs hatched back in Chicago, adding a touching note as he balanced fame with impending fatherhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cleveland
Chicago
Omaha
Jack Kodell
Kodell
Jack
Society of American Magicians
New York Society of American Magicians
Relief for Your Cough Promises Quick Rest and Sleep
A vintage ad touts relief from coughs chest colds and bronchitis with Creomulsion a non narcotic remedy. It claims the product goes to the root of the trouble loosens phlegm soothes inflamed mucous membranes and promises a money back guarantee if it does not help the user sleep and rest.
Bootleg Contracts in Labor Relations Explained
Washington columnist Max Hall describes bootleg contracts between employers and unions, where agreements violate Taft Hartley rules though not crimes. He explains how closed shop and union shop pacts can be signed but are unenforceable, with penalties for unfair labor practices and potential back pay orders if disputes reach the NLRB and courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Robert N. Denham
National Labor Relations Board
NLRB
Jones
Denham
Soda fountains worldwide and Europe counts contrast
An essay notes the United States hosts between 90,000 and 100,000 soda fountains, while Europe likely has not more than 1,000. The statistic underscores regional disparities in beverage dispensing infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Commercial Dry Ice Production Begins in 1925 Era
In 1925 the emergence of large scale dry ice production marked a shift in cooling technology. Factories adopted compression methods to churn out solid carbon dioxide for preservation, shipping, and industrial uses, signaling a move from small craft production to systematic industrial output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bevgan
Findley’s fate machinery repair rebuilt by neighbors after fire
New Paris reports Harry Findley’s machinery repair shop burned again, totaling 955,000 dollars in damage. Neighbors rallied to help, with more than 30 people contributing labor money or materials to aid Findley in rebuilding and moving forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW Paric. Co
Harry Findley
Findley
Real Mother Goose in Boston Saga of Isaac Goose Wife
Real Mother Goose was a Boston resident and wife of Isaac Goose. Her famous songs were sung to her grandchildren and a son-in-law published them in 1716.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Goose
Boston
Isaac Goose
Eleven crops set 1946 production records nationwide
In 1946 eleven crops achieved new production records including corn cherries peaches pears plums potatoes rice soybeans tobacco truck and wheat reflecting strong agricultural output across multiple commodities and regions.
Restriction on peace time veterans' hospital benefits
Veterans who served in the armed forces during peace time are entitled to government hospital benefits only if they have service connected disabilities.
Birds Sheltered by Fatty Seeds and Fruits
A note suggests feeding birds with fatty seeds and fruits to tide them over winter. The inexpensive supplies attract friends and provide rich returns in bird support and garden enjoyment.
Average Cab Travels 62 000 Miles A Year
Cleveland dispatch cites The Taxi cab Industry data on American Maxiecab. The average taxi covers 62000 miles annually and is replaced when new cars become available. Brake linings wear most, then tires spark plugs and batteries. About 61 percent of operators plan to equip over half their cabs with two way radios.
Male Students Have Higher Blood Pressure At Minnesota
In a 12 year University of Minnesota study male students show more high blood pressure than women. Twenty three percent of men scored 130 plus versus six percent of women. Seventy three percent of men reached 190 or more compared with 14 percent of women. Men’s readings remained steady with age while women’s rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
University of Minnesota
Gravitational Oddity Mars Plated Mystery Unfolds
A fragmentary OCR reads an enigmatic notice about Mars and celestial oddities. It hints at a strange planetary event with scattered phrases about beds, hats, and a late return. The readable text is garbled but suggests astronomy related speculation.
Flying Blind without training ad from I C S
An advertisement warns that lack of training creates a fog that causes many career misdrops. It promotes International Correspondence Schools home study courses in over 400 business and industrial subjects and invites readers to write for information. Local contact Rex 889 Scranton Pa. Local rep Daniel S Percival Parker Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Correspondence Schools
Also Mentioned on This Page
BY Max Hall
Mike Koulias
Germanos
Springs Bayou
Tarpon Springs
Fla
Mike
Foster
Leo A
Berra
Cosidente
Burma
U Saw
Barras
Myechit Party
U Aung San
U San
Aung San
Peoples’ Freedom League.i
Bay OF Bengal
China
Orient
Upper
Great Britain
India
Pakistan
Republic of the Union of Burma
Lede
Bess Dowco
Dothan
Dothan Oil Mill CO
Dothan, Ala
Domco
Matt Fate Core
Marsdhen Plen’ R
Speigner
Southside Granite Co
S. Appletree Phone
Coy
L. Brunson
Jack Kingry
Percale
Rex
Scranton, Pa
Daniel S. Percival
Parker, Florida
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!