How the Wrights Learned the System of Flying
The Wright brothers used a kite and glider experiments at Kitty Hawk to explore lift balance and steering. They built a dual propeller powered glider in 1903, achieving a controlled flight of 800 to 900 feet in 25 mph wind, marking man’s first flight in a heavier than air machine.
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Wright Brothers
Orville
Wilbur
Dayton
Weather Bureau
Washington
Cape Hatteras
North Carolina
Mantea
Kitty Hawk
Kill Devil Hill
Coast Guard
Wrighta
Wrights
Hargreave
Wilbur Wright
Mayor Miller Leads Reform Against For Men Only Shows
A Seattle mayor pushes an ordinance to ban “For Men Only” shows near the exposition. The delay of council action frustrated him as the business persisted, while other political comments and resignations surface amid the reform effort. The piece mixes civic duty with satirical snippets about national figures.
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Miller
Seattle
Star
Doctor Cook Proves Obstinate Amidst Contention
The report notes Dr. Cook remains unyielding in the face of pressure. The account emphasizes continued stubborn resistance and the ongoing dispute surrounding his position and stance.
Roosevelt Ear Bite Story Stirs Grimy Street Gossip
A Circle Magazine excerpt recalls a chaotic moment at the White House where President Roosevelt allegedly bit a man's ear during a heated discussion. Street youths on the curb in New York or Washington lore mock the tale while others seek more detail from a newspaper clipping.
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President Roosevelt
Roosevelt
White House
de Presdent
Dia Guy
The
Circle Magazine
Heard on the Streets ANY mystery column fragment
The clippings describe a street scene with a fallen horse and hearse at Union and Second. anecdotes about Clara aged 16 a high school graduate and her Boston trip. talking of a dog memory and a public crowd scene while a woman unsettles the sidewalk.
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Clara
Boston
Wry Quotations and Cartoon Snippets Mixed in Epigraphs
A collage of comic quotes and brief jokes from various newspapers including Dallas News, New York Evening Telegram, Boston Transcript, and New York Sun. It blends travel zest, humor about cars and marriage, and sharp witticisms on life, religion, and society in a light, miscellany style.
Death on flies cited by Newark Star humor
Woeful lines pair wife and hubby discussing summer baseball players and thrift notes with old timey banter. The exchange mentions papers calling players “death on flies” and a pun on marriage with a man named chintosh amid playful city chatter.
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Newark Star
Storm Scenes Missed In Local Theatre Talk
A garbled note from Syracuse discusses a difficult stage moment and unmet expectations for a storm scene in a local production. The writer questions how to proceed with the show amid the chaotic dialogue.
Linen and Pillow Case Sale: Special Percales and Sheets
Store offers 40 inch white India linen at 26 cents, 82 inch percale patterns in blues grays and reds, 13 cent sheets, Baillargeon leader pillow cases 81 by 50 soft finish, seamless and extra heavy 65 cents, each 15 cents.
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Harry G. Farmer
Staggerer
Mr. Bryan
Taft
Mr. Aldrich
Dr. Roller
Mr. Crane
Dr. Cook
MR. Skygack
Mars
Tfe
Earth
MR. Jellyfish
Union St
Seconday
Ques
Queen Anne Hill
Nane
Aphrita
New York
Zsa
Percy
Kansas City
Sterne
Bay
Burroughs
Dallas News
New York Evening Telegram
Florida
mes-Union
Boston Transcript
Becker
Sun
Miss Typette
Law Typette
Chintosh
Chipa
Ayracuse
Baillargeon
Madras
McCall
Crochet
Finiett
Plas
Sumer
Japaliargeonge
Steonn Ave
Semnel
Princess
Sir Jersey
Jersey
Eastern Outfitting Co., Inc
209
Union Line
Second Avenue
Navy
Yar
Puget Sound Navy Yard
H. B. Kennedy
Athien
Bremerton
Patra
Everett AN
D Edmonds
T& Attic
Snohomish
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