War Ending In A Glowing Reflector Contained
In a tense war tale, a young electrician Atsins uses a dangerous high voltage concentrator at a Washington sending station to track and destroy a hostile fleet. General Montrus and Curtis scramble for location data as Congress debates, and the fleet vanishes in a convulsive volley of destruction. The nation is saved by a single moment of purposeful action.
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United States
Washington
Andew York
United States Army
Congress
War Department
Atsins
Susquehanna
Epox
Shod
Montra
Moniius
Curtis
Kiel
Montius
Montrus
Nts
Capitol
Vier
Turtis
Tiaken
Moutrus
Atlantic
Mantius
Atsias
Old Dewey
Atsin
Evers
Nation Army
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Will Bane
Longest Climb in the World to Mount Taishan Staircase
A description of climbing Taishan in China, noting the steep staircase of 6000 steps, a stone portal marking Confucius 2600 years ago, and a complex temple plateau above the ascent. Coolies ferry pilgrims for 30 cents a trip, with a vast main temple and bronze statues. An imperial visit collects offerings. tips may unlock a gate view, and coins fill a large temple floor.
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Washington
China
Taingan-fu
Confucius
Taishan
The Decider in the Shop Aims to Boost Sales
An analysis of a shop’s sales tactic shows a glamorous Decider who targets indecisive customers. She appears as a customer, uses a sales face, and steers purchases from chiffon velvet to furs, earning salary and commissions. The piece notes a shift in retail labor to attractive women.
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Gibsonian
Tim
Safe-Hawk
Elstant
Aveether
Indian Photographs by Major Moorehouse Highlight Northwest Work
A note corrects attribution for an illustration of Indian Twins to Major Lee Moorehouse of Pendleton Oregon. His famed Cayuse Twins image gains recognition in a new album with striking pictures including The Last Outpost of a Dying Race showing a lone tepee. Moorehouse pictures drew attention at the Lewis and Clark Exposition.
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Lee Moorehouse
Pendelton
Oregon
Northwest
Moorehouse
Don’t Be Fat Obesity Cure Ad
An old time advertisement touts a home feed that supposedly melts excess fat without starvation. It claims rapid weight loss, improved digestion, and better heart and organ function, urging readers to fill out a coupon and mail it today.
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