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  2. Advertising

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  3. A FAKE AUTOMATON.

    It was Barnum who discovered that the public likes to be heaxed, and there is something very pleasing about a clever imitation. The accompanying photograph, however, shows a step further in this direction, namely, an imitation of an imitation. The doll figure performs many wonderful feats that are a good imitation ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 193 words
  4. "WASTE BASKETS" V. TRIPODS.

    THE WIRE MASTS OF THE AMERICAN DREADNOUGHTS COMPARED WITH THE BRITISH DREADNOUGHT’S TRIPOD MAST SUPPORTING THE FIRE-CONTROL TOWER. A student was asked by the Professor of English how he would punctuate the ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 107 words
  5. ELECTRIC FLAGMAN FOR TROLLEY LINES.

    An automatic device to replace a flagman at railroad crossings has been tested on the Pacific Electric Railroad, one of the largest interurban trolley systems in ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 178 words
  6. THE LATEST FORM OF FLYING-MACHINE.

    To the lay mind, this aeroplane of new fashion looks even more difficult to fly than the biplanes and monoplanes to which one is accustomed. It may be taken for granted, however, that there is something in the new device, probably a good deal, or so experienced an airman as Louis Paulhan would not think it worth his while ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 79 words
  7. OCCUPATION FOR WOMEN IN THE SUDAN.

    "The natives of the Mongalla district are of the Bcehri tribe, lank and lazy.... They live largely upon fish which they lance is the water.... They do not appear to take a real interest in anything, but are quite contented to spin out their existence at the door of their miserable mud or straw huts.... Their women are for ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 123 words
  8. AT FIRST SIGHT SUGGESTIVE OF A FARMING MACHINE.

    To the several aeroplanes that seem strange to the eye has been aded this, which belongs to M. Lonin Paulhan, the famous airman. At first glance, it suggests a farming machine, one of these ingenious devices that have taken the place of labourers in a number of agricultural districts. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 68 words
  9. MOTOR CAR AS GUN-CARRIER.

    GUNS, MEN, AND AMMUNITION ALL PROTECTED AND HIDDEN: A NEW GERMAN ARMOUR-CLAD GUN CARRYING CAR. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 21 words
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