Radio Prompt: New Sci Fi Serial with Edison Conflict
In a North American isolation era the continent led by President Prudent faces invasion as Count von Werdenstein signals progress on Z rays. Astra rises to presidency. Edison allies with her to counter European forces and uncover secrets of a new indestructible metal etrynith. A web of romance and espionage unfolds on Ciryne island and aboard ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North America
Hannibal Brudent
Prudent
Count von Werdenstein
Germany
Astra
Ciryne
Napoleon Edison
Antra
Chevalier de Leon
Europe
von Werdenstein
Chevalier
Ah Areoplane
Ison
Helgoland
America
Flo
Countess Rosing
Napoleon
Edison
Pacific
von Verdenstein
Werenatein
Rosing
Santos Dupres
Gett
Werdenstein
Princedom of
Schomburg-Lithow
Santos
Schomburg
Dreaming of a united republics romance on the run
In a dramatic chapter excerpt Napoleon and Astra discuss future plans after their tasks are completed. They contemplate marriage amid political danger as an aerodrome nears Ciryné and Santos confesses growing, hopeless love for Rositta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Republics
Europe
Astra
Ciryne
Rositta
Banton
Mr. Duprel
Santos
Bantos
Gantest
Napoleon Pursues Peak Suemeg Amid European Turmoil
Napoleon travels from New York to Berlin to press for Peak Suemeg control. Count von Werdenstein suspects hidden aims as Chancellor receives a letter from Countess Rositta Rosing seeking power and plans to arm a fleet of aerodromones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Count von Werdenstein
Ocean
New York
Liverpool
Berlin
Herr Kalmar
Europe
Kalmar
Schomburg ‘Lithow
England
Rosing
Geo Land
International Peace Committee
Herren Konrad
Hans Schwab
Rositta Rosing
Lazy talk about a lazy husband in a domestic tale
Mrs Jones recalls a lazy first husband, boasting he would not shovel a path to the gate. The story describes him stretched on a lounge, pinching the baby's ear with a nipper, drawing neighbors to help clear the snow. The speaker signs off with a casual greeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkins
Fragments of a Cafeteria Conversation in a Losses Tone
Fragmentary dialogue reveals Cholly and Fwank sharing distress over Ethel’s love for another. Fwank recalls repeated misfortune as his father’s dog bites him nine times over six months, underscoring a bleak pattern of hardship and social embarrassment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cholly
Ethel
Thrift Sermon Warns Against Debt and Schemes
A sermon from John Ploughman's Talk by Charles H. Spurgeon extols thrift pay as you go and warns that small overspends lead to debt. It likens scheming to webs that catch nothing and cautions that debt empties the purse and invites creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ploughman
Charles H. Spurgeon
Learning a Language Early The Key To Fluency
A speaker argues language learning is easiest in youth and grows harder with age. Children acquire language naturally, while adults must train the palate and brain to form new speech centers. He notes shifting between languages seems to rewire brain regions and pauses appear at language changes. He warns starting after twenty three is late.
Storage of Water in East Anglia Cottages
The London Chronicle notes water shortages in rural districts and advocates storage solutions. It argues cottages lack tanks or wells, with a typical forty-gallon barrel inadequate for rainwater, causing damp walls and quagmires. It suggests that a small cottage could collect up to 1,000 gallons from roof area and rainfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Anglia
London Chronicle
Paris Council Backs Women Vote Says Suffragette
A suffragette rejoices over Paris city council approval of voting rights for women. She notes broad recognition and credits men with much of the movement’s success, defending male support as evidence against prejudiced views. She quips about a man bearing burdens of a large property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Not Full Yet At Country Ball Dance Card Confusion
At a country ball a city youth noticed a stout shy woman left on the wall and offered help asking if her program was full. She replied with a lisping confession that she had not eaten and only had omelette.
Fur Trimmed Finery Dominates Millinery and Garments
The article details the growing use of fur bands and trims in hats muffs and neckpieces with millinery furs imitating mart in er mine and other pelts. It notes fashion trends velvet plush satin and lace trims and the home dressmaker’s technique while stressing quality and matching sets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molly Cottontail
Filmy Lingerie Fashion Edict for This Season
Fashion notes promote filmiest laces for durable yet delicate undergarments. A corset cover using all over lace, Swiss embroidery, beading, and chiffon roses is described as elegant and affordable, with hand sewing and removable floral trims. Julia Bottomley signs the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Bottomley
Novel Paris Bag Adds Silk Accent To Fashion
Paris import introduces a silk handbag in striped or black, a dainty accessory featuring a card case, mirror, and a watsoa. This chic item reflects continuing demand for stylish bags in contemporary wardrobes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Also Mentioned on This Page
Guido von Horvath and
Dean Hoard
Unis
Jos
Ronitta
Fwank
Littee
Sermon ON Thrift
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!