Fear Of Heights In A Climbing World From 1947 Memoir
A 1947 broadcast reminiscence by Algernon Blackwood probes why some fear heights while others are immune. The piece recalls climbing misadventures, a Niagara Gorge tightrope walk by Dickson in Toronto, and debates whether fear stems from imagination, balance issues, or brain-sense misfirings, with doctors offering limited explanations.
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Algernon Blackwood
Jhas
Canada
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Tond
Evolution of Man and Monkey Tales in Stage Fragments
A fragmentary notice traces themes of evolution and exposure, hinting at a stage performance about branches and trees and early humans. It references a thinkable transition from primal to refined behavior, with a curious aside about old profitable business and a Rawleigh products pitch in Montreal. It reads like a garbled ad blending science, theater, and commerce.
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Heiguts
Rawleigh
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Cleanliness urged in dining out to prevent disease
Consumers are advised that meals at restaurants can be either treat or necessity but safety hinges on properly cleaned utensils. Lipstick traces and other marks on cups glasses or tableware may carry disease risks, so demand strict cleanliness when dining out.
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