Man Who Built a Better Mousetrap Plans Lavish Prize Radio Show
A eccentric inventor touts a plan for prize filled radio broadcasts with lavish rewards from yachts and estates to cash and silver, claiming it will propel his mousetrap business. He envisions a broadcast game where listeners guess identities from clues. He also features a humorousEconomic recipe note and quips about film policy and crime pictures. The text includes letters to Eric Johnston and references to subversive organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netherlands East Indies
Eric Johnston
Eric
Harry Hirshfield
Joe Laurie Jr
Durocher Takes Dodgers As 1948 Hopefuls Rise
A veteran view on Leo Durocher leading the Dodgers with a strong returning core and young pitching potential. The piece notes fan interest remains high, umpire relations have cooled, and rivals like the Braves Cardinals and Giants loom. It includes a letter from Grover Cleveland Alexander praising modern pitching and urging hands-on spring training with veteran guidance.
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Grover Cleveland
Pete) Alexander
Cy Young
Walter Johnson
Christy Mathewson
Carl Hubbell
Lefty Grove
Alexander
Grant
Philly
Pat Moran
Pat
Mr. Chandler
Stu
G. C. Alexander
Wood River
Knitted Gloves That Will Fit Perfectly
Knitted gloves with a flared cuff are shown, inviting readers to knit a stylish pair for frosty days. The pattern Handsome Hands Gloves No 5377 offers sizes B44, 7, and 734. send 20 cents, name, address, and pattern number to obtain full instructions and illustrations.
Cal Tech researcher touts three cent complete meal
Dr Henry Boorstok of California Institute of Technology claims a perfected full meal costing three cents. The preparation uses soybeans niun powder yeast salt and herbs and spices. The claim invites skepticism over pricing and practicality.
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Henry Boorstok
California Institute of Technology
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