Spell of Inspiration Myth and the Writer’s Rules
Cobb argues modern young writers chase inspiration but must master rules first. He insists stories emerge from disciplined writing and patient idea development rather than sudden flashes. He mocks the notion that anyone can suddenly become a writer by mere haste or luck.
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Trying. Cobb
America
Cobb
McClure
N Magazine
United States
Brat
Lfe
Oysters With a Pedigree From Artificial Propagation
The text describes how artificial propagation of oysters overcame disloyalty and water disparities using a rotary drum separator. Larval oysters were nourished with fresh water and gradually matured, yielding oysters with a pedigree and promising larger size and quality.
Understanding stock put contracts in early markets
A put is a right to deliver a fixed amount of stock at a named price within a stated period. In New York a put may require 30 days notice, with 100 shares of Arctic Electric Company at $175 per share, and dividends paid if exercised.
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London
New York
Arctic Electric Company
Poor Idea Secretary Arthur 2 Cull of the American Deuce society
An excerpt shows Arthur 2 Cull criticizing a recurring public project while recounting a street car incident. An inspector tallies passengers and fares, finding 17 passengers with only 10 fares paid. The conductor orders someone off to settle the discrepancy, prompting tension aboard.
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Arthur 2
American Deuce Society
Eley
Indoor movie rifle shooting gains popularity in Berlin
Popular Mechanics notes a new indoor sport in Berlin where shooters aim as films flash. The moment a bullet hits, the film stops to reveal the result, simulating many ranges and varied factors. The apparatus attracts rapid favor in shooting galleries.
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Berlin
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Local Notes and Visits from Heshbon and Nearby Towns
Mrs Russell Avtvard of Heshidon visited her parents Mr and Mrs Harry Donahue on Monday. P J Carney of Armagh was a visitor in town on Tuesday. Mrs Orrie Boyles and her daughter Mrs John McGraw spent Friday with relatives in Blairsville. Mr and Mrs James Parks and family moved to Heshbon on Monday, Parks has worked in the mines. Frank Cable, operated on last week in Memorial Hospital Johnstown for appendicitis, is reported getting along nicely. Mrs Springer and family moved into the former school building. Mrs M J Montgomery, at home here for some time, is much improved. Rev John Clawson of Iuantia preached in the Brethren Church Sunday night. Miss Orrena Brendlinger confined to home Monday with illness. Mrs Harry Steffey and daughter Lois visited Johnstown last week. Joseph Higgins, patient at Clearfield Hospital, is about the same. Men’s Adult Bible Class of Bolivar Methodist Church held monthly social and dinner on Valentine night. James Cunningham confined at home all winter, somewhat improved.
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Heshidon
Harry Donahue
P. J Carney
Armagh
Orrie Boyles
John McGraw
Blairsville
James Parks
Heshbon
Parks
Frank Cable
Memorial Hospital
Johnstown
Springer
M. J. Montgomery
John Clawson
Iuantia
Brethren Church
Orrena Brendlinger
Ilness
Funeral notices from Falls Creek and surrounding areas
Rochester Mills reader M. T. Work of Falls Creek attended the funeral of R. M. Work in town on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pierce and their son Charlies visited Punxsutawney relatives over the weekend. Mrs. Ina Poster and Mrs. Clair Braughter of Chicago stayed with sister Mrs. Ora Graffius last week. Homer Tyger and two boys from Indiana spent a few days with her mother, Mrs. Ella Hurd. Moss Work of Glen Campbell and Nelson Work of Dubois attended the funeral. Ruth and Louise Pifer of Punxsutawney visited relatives. Mrs. A. C. Woodle stayed Friday night in Punxsutawney. Dora Hurd spent the past week in Indiana before returning home.
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M. T. Work
Falls Creek
R. MH. Work
Joseph Pierce
Charlies
Punxsutawney
Ina Poster
Clair Braughter
Chicago
Ora Graffius
Homer Tyger
Indiana
Ella Hurd
Moss Work
Glen Campbell
Nelson Work
Dubois
R. H. Work
Ruth
Louise Pifer
A. C. Woodle
Dora Hurd
Water and Dynamite in Rural Living and Jokes
A grainy collection of notes and anecdotes covers home water ideas and step by step rural installations, plus tips on breaking boulders with dynamite and everyday humor. Items include calls on acquaintances, a coal mine mishap, lime deliveries, and light mischief from a teacher and a father on a report card.
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