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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1947
Page
7
An odd promotional piece describes the Hoppi-Copter a one-man detachable helicopter that straps on like clothing and lifts a rider aloft with a starter cord. It promises air speed over ground travel with no traffic signs or hydrants, but notes concerns over spare blades and blade maintenance.
The New York World Telegram sports staff, given a two year old race horse sired by Impound Floradora Girl, seeks a suitable name. First ideas include Flora Scoop Sextette Boy and Six Star Sporting with a lighthearted nod to the sextette motif.
Pattern No 8111 presents a dainty junior frock with lace trim and a full dirndl skirt. Available in sizes 11 to 18, it fits teen wardrobes for graduation and summer dates. Includes fabric yardage: 3 yards of inch and 2% yards edging.
Cleaning guidance covers suede hats bags and grease removal with vinegar sponging. It suggests drying and nap restoration, painting shelves with contrasting enamel, and shoe-box foundations for bags. Refrigorator odor control with baking soda, shade roller winding, umbrella care, dry glue methods, jersey garment care, mildew prevention and dusting with a dish mop.
Edison developed a talking doll circa 1888 with a phonograph mechanism reciting nursery rhymes. After producing a few hundred, he learned another company held phonograph toy rights, halted production, and had most dolls destroyed. Only two known to survive.
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