February 24, 2010

HOW TO ENLIST AT THE TOP (Apr, 1949)

HOW TO ENLIST AT THE TOP

Like to make the jump from civilian to officer in one step? MPs editors listened unbelievingly to Army ads and then sent their correspondent to check. Here’s the inside story he brought hack from Fort Riley.

By George Scullin

YOU’RE walking down the street and a big-business man stops you. “How’d you like to join my organization as a junior executive?” he asks. Read the rest of this entry »

Radio Brings Famous Teachers to Class (Apr, 1934)

Filed under: Radio — @ 1:32 pm
Source: Modern Mechanix ( More articles from this issue )
Issue: Apr, 1934
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Radio Brings Famous Teachers to Class

THE day when the President of the United States, or any other person of prominence, may address all the school children of the nation simultaneously is not far distant.

Schools throughout the country have already taken cognizance of the educational opportunities offered through radio broadcasts. The most prominent teachers of the world can be brought to any classroom with radio. Read the rest of this entry »

February 23, 2010

New Color Movies Projected Through Tinted Gelatine Shutters (Jan, 1929)

Filed under: Movies — @ 3:11 pm
Source: Modern Mechanix ( More articles from this issue )
Issue: Jan, 1929
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New Color Movies Projected Through Tinted Gelatine Shutters

A NEW natural color process, the O’Grady natural color film process, is soon to be available for 16 mm. films and cameras. This system is based on the Kinemacolor process invented many years ago. Ordinary panchromatic film is used and is exposed through a color wheel having two semi-circular segments, one of red and orange, the other of blue and green. Read the rest of this entry »

Scientific Daredevils Thrill Circus Crowds (May, 1932)

Scientific Daredevils Thrill Circus Crowds

STUDY the photos above—then stop and realize that every one of these performers is a living demonstration of natural laws of physics, bringing science to the service of the god of entertainment. Nerve is a prime requisite of daredevils like these, but a keen brain capable of analyzing physical laws is even more necessary.

THE MI URBASPORT TRI-MAGNUM: HOME-BUILT EXCITEMENT (Feb, 1983)

THE MI URBASPORT TRI-MAGNUM: HOME-BUILT EXCITEMENT

By Robert Q. Riley and Dave L. Carey

WITH almost a decade of safety-and energy-conscious cars under our belts, we Americans have learned to accept the econobox theory of automotive engineering. What used to be one of our greatest pleasures—the car—has become a mundane, utilitarian device for economically carrying people and things from place to place. Read the rest of this entry »

February 18, 2010

London to Build Mid-City Air Port (Sep, 1931)

Filed under: Aviation — @ 12:49 pm
Source: Modern Mechanix ( More articles from this issue )
Issue: Sep, 1931
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London to Build Mid-City Air Port

WITH the rapid growth of airplane transportation, the air port of the future may be moved up into the center of the city where it will be easily accessible. A bold step in this direction has been taken by Charles Clever, a London architect, who has constructed a model for a proposed airport to be located in the heart of London. The landing field consists of four runways arranged in the form of a giant wheel, the entire structure being supported by the buildings over which it is erected, as illustrated.

Outboard Motor Powers Bicycle (Jun, 1931)

Outboard Motor Powers Bicycle
AT a recent automobile show an outboard motor was shown as a power plant for a bicycle. The motor is attached to the handlebars and delivers its power to the front wheel through a friction drive which operates directly on the tire.

Thrill Makers of Coney Island (Jun, 1931)

Thrill Makers of Coney Island

By Alfred Albelli

When you take a hair-raising ride on one of Coney Island’s roller coasters, the stunt isn’t really half so dangerous as it seems to you. Mechanical geniuses behind the scenes have built safety devices into these thrill machines so that they’re less dangerous than walking across a busy street.
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February 11, 2010

Condon’s New Early Coreless Carrot (Feb, 1937)

Those carrots look a lot like the balloons you use to make balloon animals out of.

Condon’s New Early Coreless Carrot

Contains healthful vitamins. Thrives everywhere. Gardeners say finest carrot cultivated. Returns off $700 per acre reported. To Introduce this fine vegetable and our Superior Pure Bred Seeds and Plants we will mail you 125 Seeds and Our Big 1937 Illustrated Catalog FREE.

Send 3c stamp to cover postage.
CONDON BROS., SEEDSMEN BOX 190 ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS

LAUGH AT “OLD MAN WINTER” (Nov, 1934)

LAUGH AT “OLD MAN WINTER”

Protect your health with Indera Figurfit (Coldpruf) Knit Slips. Laugh at winter’s cold in style and comfort.

Knit by a special process, these slips lie smooth and close-fitting beneath most dainty frocks without bunching or crawling of skirt. They keep warmth in and cold out.

Beautiful colors, easy to launder, no ironing necessary. Exclusive STA-UP shoulder straps.

Insist upon Indera Slips for best prices and highest quality.

Choice of cotton, wool mixtures, rayon and wool, 100% wool worsted, silk and worsted. Sizes for women, misses and children.

Write for FREE descriptive style catalog No. 4.

INDERA MILLS COMPANY
WINSTON-SALEM. N.C., U.S.A.

Cat Mothers White Mice (Jun, 1931)

Cat Mothers White Mice

“PATSY,” pet cat of Miss Madge Mahoney, of Brooklyn, must have read all about the peace talk in Washington and decided to take it to heart, for she has put aside all her feline hatred of her age-old enemies, rats, and is mothering four white rodents as if they were her kittens. At the left we see her having a meal of milk with her foster children without any hard feelings whatever.

Making Your Money Last Longer (Jan, 1929)

Making Your Money Last Longer

By Will Bradford

USING newly perfected methods of paper manufacture, Uncle Sam has increased the life-span of the average dollar bill fully three times! This article takes you behind the scenes of the world’s greatest money factory.

INCREASING the life of the dollar bill is the latest achievement of the U. S. Treasury, a feat which has involved several years of research and which has resulted in the perfection of grease-proof, oil-resistant, wear-worthy currency which will last longer than any ever previously produced. Read the rest of this entry »

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