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Trick Exposed How the Floating Lady Illusion Works
A vaudeville description explains the levitation illusion in which a hypnotized mime ascends on a couch. A goose neck gimmick of iron and concealed metal framework powers the rising and lowering, with a hoop passed over to prove no invisible support.
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Popular Science Monthly
Edison Magnificence Faces Time and Trials
The text portrays Thomas A. Edison as a tireless inventor in his eighty-second year, claiming he has fewer than 20 years to complete his earthly labors. It notes he has issued over 35 000 personal replies since 1915 to patent seekers and enthusiasts worldwide, and highlights quirky ideas in his mail offering inspiration for future devices.
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Thomas A. Edison
United States
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William H. Meadowcroft
Arkansas Atheist Charles Smith Case Sparks Debate
An Arkansas case centers on Charles Smith’s conviction for displaying illegal literature, his hunger strike and hospital stay, and a paying friend ending his jail fine. The debate touches on freedom of religion and belief as Arkansas weighs an evolution teaching referendum akin to theScopes controversy.
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Such Mweresk Oyster Crackers Ad Sparks Etiquette Clash
The ad for a brand of oyster crackers risibly clashes with table etiquette lore. Critics lament a misuse of dining rules, referencing Emily Post and Gedunking debates. The excerpt hints at a bygone era when social norms guided how brands marketed in refined settings.
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Emily Post
Movie Stars vs Press Agent Figures Confidence Gap
A Clinton Herald piece notes curiosity about how income tax returns of film stars compare with press agent figures. It highlights a contrast between private earnings and public persona estimates, suggesting scrutiny of star income versus rumored income figures.
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Clinton Herald
Cure for stagefright via quinine and practice ends fear
Amherst professor Stewart L. Garrison shares a method to conquer stagefright. He recommends pre event practice and a controlled quinine dose of one grain three times daily for a week to ten days, claiming it steadies nerves and reduces anxiety before speaking engagements.
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Stewart L. Garrison
Amherst
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Mellon
Questions and Answers on Albumen and Gallstones
Reader queries on albumen in urine and Bright's disease receive cautious replies. Advice notes that gallstones may or may not be present and that oil is not a cure. surgery or nonsurgical care depend on diagnosis. A Dutch cheese recipe is shared and addressed to Dr Brady for future letters.
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William Brady
Knowing When to Quit by Glenn Frank
A meditation on progress through a Spanish tale told by Miguel de Unamuno. A sentry patrols a bench painted a century ago to bar sitting, revealed as pointless after archives show the order existed to guard paint that dried long ago. Progress lies in quitting outdated guards.
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University of Wisconsin
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Indulgent New York ways described in a city essay
A vivid city column reflects on Manhattan life from street scenes to private moments. It notes public nudity, fashion shifts, and the loss of old shops while mixing in a whimsical Uncle Wiggily interlude and a candy shop detour. It captures era atmosphere and social looseness with humor and sharp detail.
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Aboard the Casino Garden Chase in Rapallo
In Rapallo Marney follows Ahlberg during a tense night at the Casino as Mafalda Pasquali draws near the German emissary and Captain Colombo. Marney suspects lizardlike plots, Germany and Berlin intrigue, while Greta’s disappearance deepens the urgent mystery.
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Uncle Wiggily and Mazies Mirror Adventure
Uncle Wiggily leaves home after misplacing a carrot and hears children playing outside. He notices many animal children skipping about and realizes it is past nine o'clock and they should be at school. The rabbit gentleman ponders the odd sight as he hops through fields seeking something new.
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Uncle Wiggily Questions Hollow Stump School
Uncle Wiggily notes that none of the animal kids hurry to the Hollow Stump School to see the Lady Mouse Teacher. His own bunnies play while several declare there isn’t any school. He asks why not, prompting curious replies about education.
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Automobile Camps and the American Democracy
A wealthy traveler recalls stopping at roadside camps beside a rusty flivver and learning from the simple camp proprietor. The exchange shows mutual respect across social lines as both share moments of understanding. The reflection celebrates how automobiles and camps foster human brotherhood and democracy.
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Marshalltown Times-Republican
State socialism debated in Huron South Dakota
Huronite argues South Dakota should avoid government involvement in business. The letter claims current taxes rise from state ventures and condemns Mr. Smith’s proposal. It frames government control as a threat to individual effort and opportunity.
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Pants in Persia gains new fashion scrutiny
In a Miami Herald note, readers glimpse a future where Persian and Turkish attire and customs face upheaval. The passage hints at removing turbans and fez, cutting polygamy, and reshaping cultural norms, contrasting with American business attire.
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Miami! Herald
Golden Cities II Disappoints Yet Feasts On Indian Corn
Uncle Ray recalls Coronado's search for the Seven Cities of Cibola, finding no gold but ample corn. The letter describes villages with 200 homes, multistory buildings, wooden ladders, and Indians who raise fowls for feathers. Coronado notes agile Indians and a woman carrying water up a ladder unaided. Tomorrow Alarcon Turns Back.
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Burroughs Nature Club Notes Column Preview
The column invites readers to submit nature questions to the Nature Notes Department of the paper. It encourages general interest inquiries and promises answers in the column, reflecting a 1928 Burroughs Nature Club notes feature.
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Burroughs Nature Club
Houghton “Mifflin “Co
Nature Notes
Answers in Tomorrow's Nature Notes
Q1: Not all birds eggs are edible. many species’ eggs are toxic or unsafe for humans. Q2: Bats hibernate or migrate to warmer roosts in winter, reducing activity and feeding. Q3: A yellow-backed spider that webs each evening on roses or vines and removes its web each morning is likely a harmless orb weaver. not typically poisonous to humans.
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