Amusement Rides And Thrills Across The Nation
A nostalgic survey outlines the rise of death defying amusement devices across Wisconsin Illinois Michigan and more The piece describes scenic railways coasters figure eights aloft rides and safety measures including testing brakes guards and structural strength while noting the public’s appetite for thrills and the evolving spectacle of urban resorts.
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Systen
Aio
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Kish
Barn Dance Chaos as Cow Breaks Up Event
A past barn dance scene reported by the Cleveland Plain Dealer shows a cow escaping its stall causing a wild disruption. The animal disrupted revelers, yanked clothing, and sent attendees tumbling into a feed box before calming and returning to its stall.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Animals Test Drugs At Factory Yard, Grim Tale
A bizarre account from a Los Angeles Times feature describes using animals to test drugs at a chemical plant yard. It includes references to chickens and dogs, discussing testing ethics and dangers, with a mix of hearsay and sensational detail.
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Los Angeles Times
Germville's Microbe Named Sweetest Thing on Earth
In Germville a playful caption describes Banknote Germ noting a microbe as the sweetest thing, with Doorknob Germ asking who he is and Banknote Germ declaring the microbe as the kles.
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Germville
Chicago Daily News
Getting Back at Her. Mr. Cute and Miss Brown Scene
Dialogue exchange features Mr. Cute asking Miss Brown to sing after a refusal. Miss Brown asks what to sing and Mr. Cute proposes a line about someone gone but missed, set as a brief theatrical moment from a halted Holiday scene.
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Mr. Cute
Miss Brown
The Markets Financial News From New York Aug Markets
The markets report mixed prices across money demand and government bonds. Grain and livestock show varied quotes with flour and wheat steady, cattle and hogs largely firmer in major market centers including Chicago and Cleveland.
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New York
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Practical Fashions LADIES Night Gown Pattern No 2469
Pattern description for a sheer white night gown with square neck and three quarter sleeves. Features include ribbon trim through buttonholes, optional beading, wire shaped shoulder menus, and embroidery options. Sizes 22 to 44 bust, fabric and notions listed for a 36 bust gown. State name and address with size and pattern number.
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Aml Addront Plains
Child's empire dress pattern 2466 for five to nine years
Elegant frock pattern No 2466 posted by Pattern Department. Describes a dainty waist and full gathered skirt in Porslag lawn with tucks, high or Dutch neck options, embroidered arm bands, lace edging, and adaptable to chambray or summer fabrics. Includes yardage for sizes five to nine years and order details.
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Porslag
Luminous Fish Story From Maritime Observations
A marine note describes how flesh from many sea fish and related species becomes increasingly luminous within one or two days after death. The glow is produced not by the meat itself but by bacteria gathered from the surface and commonly found in seawater.
One Guess About Women on Street Cars
Mr. Pearlah asserts the misdirection stems from men choosing the right way while women ride the wrong way, a comment reflecting gendered perceptions of behavior on street cars.
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