Langley Aeroplane Failures Highlighted by Curtiss Recovery
The piece reviews Glenn Curtiss proving Langley’s concepts sound after reviving the Langley machine from the Smithsonian for tests. It describes Langley’s hopes, the 1903 launch disaster at Widewater, the Manly role, and subsequent trials including December 8, 1903, near Washington. It notes public criticism and Wright brothers’ acknowledgment of Langley’s foundations in aerodynamics.
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Samuel P. Langley
Glenn H. Curtiss
Curtiss
Langley
Smithsonian Institute
Washington
Wright Brothers
Widewater
Smithsonian Institution
Nisboletatona
Mely
Prise Nee
Congress
Wits of the World
Board of ‘Ordnance and Fortification
War Department
Charles M. Manly
Mr. Manly
Manly Ees
G. Xrowin
Manly
Arsenal
Point
Potomac
Students seek early release for circus parade
Principal reads notes from parents requesting early dismissal for children to attend a circus parade. Several messages ask teachers to excuse pupils like Pearl Morris Louis Gou Lizzie Katie and Aggus to leave at 10 o clock so they may witness the event.
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Pearl
Oglock
Béssie
Louis
Sircus
Lizzie
Agsus
Katie
Newark
Giant Firecrackers Sought To Wake Husband At Market
A determined woman asks where to buy giant firecrackers. A merchant offers to order them. She explains the purpose is to wake her husband who ignores alarms. she believes a loud explosion akin to a bursting automobile tire will rouse him.
Club Scene Sparks Rumor Of Radium High Balls
A club member notes a rumor that radium high balls will be served at the event. As discussion begins, an orchestra cue interrupts with a line about Kelly prompting a light moment among attendees.
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Kelly
Going the Limit with a Summer Hotel Prospectus
Mrs Corntessel insists Josiah attend church regularly. He plans to learn about heaven and compiles a summer hotel prospectus seeking attractive ideas for the project. He aims to gather input and align with spiritual goals.
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Josiah
Point of View on New Spring Hat Sparks Teasing
A playful exchange shows a wife comparing her new hat to a weekly salary while the husband jokingly guesses it costs about 30 cents to other men.
Handicapped Handshake Prompts Waiting Offer
Fragmentary text shows a dialogue fragment about a handshake and waiting for a gesture. No clear individuals or organizations are identifiable. The readable pieces suggest a social or personal exchange with implied support or assistance.
Husky Favorite and The High Notes of a Boy
An aged column from a Saturday Evening Post fragment reflects on a boy praised by peers for knowledge in Greek and Latin, with a farmer remarking the youth is highly regarded. The passage mentions a light hearted exchange about a boy’s prospects, a small hazing on hand, and a playful tone.
Superstitions Shape a Worker’s Restful Schedule
A worker explains that they avoid work on the 43rd day and on Fridays, using superstition to stay rested. They view superstition as a tool if used wisely.
New Auto Dealer Ad Frames A Speeding Ice Chest Invention
An ad describes a new device from an auto dealer featuring a compact ice chest built into a machine. The gimmick promises faster service and a improved way to handle items, though some readers doubt its appeal.
Golfing on wheels and rhythmic travel imagined
Graceful golf chatter describes a friend suggesting a bicycle to cross the links and offend a crowd. Dustin Stax responds that an upcoming invention carries an orchestra and uses tango steps instead of walking over the course.
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Dustin Stax
Garden humor from the early results exchange
An exchange mocks gardening expectations as a speaker reports six cans of purportedly finest fishing worms unearthed, noting early success and surprise at the garden's productivity. The dialogue uses humorous misquotations to question traditional garden outcomes.
Time Mischief Fray Between Tradesmen
A humorous exchange revolves around time and watches as a plumber and a carpenter argue about schedules. The plumber laments the confusion caused by multiple kinds of time while the carpenter dismisses it, noting his watch is rarely accurate.
Reformers and shapers at the town meeting
A fragmented transcript shows a debate on local reformers asking a participant if they are active and helping the community or merely thinking without acting. The exchange pits urgency against contemplation in a small town civic gathering.
Police Guard Prevent Thieves From Stealing Hases
Fragmentary lines suggest officers guard cars to stop men from taking carriages or items described as hases. The text is unclear but implies a security measure in progress by police.
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Hases
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