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Newspaper
Logan Nation
Location
Logan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1903
Page
3
A vintage note describes a soap bubble flower illusion using a tinfoil central disk and five petals mounted on a cork, then demonstrates expansion and contraction with a soap bubble. It also recounts Speckie the hen raising ducklings, her instinctive behavior, and a farmer's intervention. A final tip suggests animating a match blade with a painted figure to reveal unconscious hand movements.
A farmer placed his house on the corner of a square lot and sought to divide the remaining land into three equal parts of identical shape. The solution uses a geometric partition with a shared corner, drawing lines from the opposite corners to create three congruent regions around the house.
A playful tale recalls young Goethe in Frankfurt where friends across the street egged him to toss his mother’s crockery onto the street. The dishes crashed on the paving as the boy, encouraged by laughter, hauled out more pieces from the stash and sent them over the lattice. A farm incident near by adds a warning note about near tragedy.
A playful puzzle asking which well known proverbs are formed by rebasing words or phrases into hidden configurations. It challenges recognition of familiar adages through subtle wordplay and rearranged context. Each rebased clue aims to evoke a classic saying without direct quotation.
A fragmentary instruction describes slit matches, forming an acute angle by placing them within each other, bending them slightly, and balancing the joined ends along a knife blade while the phosphorus tips touch the table. It cautions against lifting the tips from the surface as the text ends abruptly.
A playful note describes a funny face sketched with a single unbroken line. The creator showcases how a continuous stroke on paper can yield a simple, humorous portrait.
An advertisement touts modern vision detection instruments and glasses fitted with satisfaction guaranteed. It highlights advanced eye tests and custom eyeglasses, urging readers to consult for assessments and personalized frame options.
A hummingbird flew into a house and, after fluttering in a dark room, seemed dead. Upon closer check a faint breath moved, and when exposed to outside air it revived and flew away quickly, revealing it had merely been playing possum.
An old sheet and two eye holes host a humorous grinning contest where boys and girls pair off to imitate smiles. The audience votes by raising hands, the girl ultimately wins, and the winner advances through a knockout style tournament. The joke book prize completes the event.
Classified notice item advertising services for abstracts real estate and fire insurance. Mentions deeds wills mortgages contracts drawn and lists address 71 North Main Street Logan Utah with phone 4k.
Daily mail man nets listed for East and North routes with arrivals and offices at Salt Lake Preston Paradise and surrounding towns. General delivery hours stated 8 a m to 6 p m with Sunday hours adjusted. Money order window operates 8 a m to 5 p m.
A real estate listing highlights the longest and best properties for sale along with a top insurance company offering first class coverage. The firm also handles various kinds of legal work for clients seeking comprehensive property services.
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