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New Bike Seat Adjusted En Route by Handle Bar Lever

USING a new bicycle saddle which was recently displayed at the International Exhibition of Inventions in London, cyclists can now raise or lower their seats while on the move. This change of altitude is achieved by simply operating a hand lever attached to the handle bars, as shown in the photo at the right. The lever in turn operates a small pump which supplies compressed air to the cylinder formed by the bicycle frame.

TIL, when a wife says no, it’s always because there is something wrong with her.

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WHEN THE WIFE SAYS NO!

It is not an easy thing for a typical husband to understand his wife’s refusal to permit sexual intercourse. By Helen Branson, M.A. and Ralph Branson, M.A.

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Branson, marriage counselors, are currently employed as staff research interviewers for the Mendota Research Group of Englewood, New Jersey.

Many wives create much un-happiness in their marriages because they do not understand the sensitivity of the male ego in relation to sexual refusal.
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HOW ICE CREAM IS MADE

Prepared by the Armstrong Cork Company, makers of Industrial Insulations, in cooperation with the International Association of Ice Cream Manufacturers

They say Dolly Madison introduced ice cream to America. When she first served it at the White House she probably hoped it would become popular, but she never dreamed of the big plants and automatic equipment that now produce thousands of gallons and dozens of flavors. Read the rest of this entry »

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Ideas for Needed Inventions

Here are four ideas which are capable of being developed into inventions which will fill crying needs in four different industries. Each is widely applicable and should net comfortable fortunes to the man who ultimately perfects them.

HERE are ideas for inventions which are needed in four different industries. Some of the suggestions are specific, and others are general, but they all show fields in which the producers are looking for a product which can be greatly improved with the requisite inventions.
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Living Dolls Love Foodarama Living

What’s Foodarama Living? A wonderful new way for the whole family to live better and save money, too!

Foodarama gives you a supermarket selection of fresh and frozen food at your fingertips. Save time by shopping less . . . save money by having room for “specials.” Entertaining’s more fun . . . you can prepare everything in advance.
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Antique Mechanical Computers – Part 1: Early Automata

Dr James M Williams
58 Trumbull St
New Haven CT 06510

My purpose in writing these articles is to remind computer enthusiasts that there is a high technology in every age, not just our own. Described herein are some of the stellar accomplishments of earlier times. The technology of electronics is merely the latest link in a continuous chain of technological developments spanning 20,000 years. Before that, there was a mechanical technology.

Part 1 of this three part series describes some highlights in the development of automata up to the 18th century. Part 2 continues with 18th and 19th century developments, and part 3 concludes with a description of Torres’ 1911 chess automaton.
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Cream or Milk as You Want It

AMONG the many cream and milk skimmers, this one is considered by housewives to be one of the best and most practical. Simple in operation, it is entirely made of aluminum and is thoroughly sanitary.

When cream is desired, the aluminum tube is let down into the bottle to the depth of the cream. When only milk is wanted, the tube is let down until it reaches the milk and does not disturb the cream. It is easily kept clean for a strong stream of hot water injected through it direct from the faucet removes all accumulations in the tube.

Call Indicator for Telephone
THE numbers dialed on automatic telephones can now be recorded on a call indicator device invented by William Green-berg of Portland, Ore. In the center of the regular telephone dial is a space where the numbers being dialed are reproduced, showing what number is being called, and warning immediately of any error. Pressing a small button at the top of the device clears the figures for the next call.

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LATEST SUBMACHINE GUN IS DESIGNED FOR MASS PRODUCTION

ANEW submachine gun which shoots .45 caliber automatic , pistol bullets at the rate of 500 a minute is now being- turned out by the Harrington and Richardson Arms Company, of Worcester, Mass., at the rate of 1,000 guns a day.

Although in its present form the gun weighs only 6-1/2 pounds as compared with the 9-3/4-pound Thompson submachine gun and the U.S. Army’s new 9-1/2 pound Garand rifle, the inventor, Eugene G. Reising, is confident that eventually he will cut its weight down close to the five pounds which the War Department considers ideal for parachute troops, air infantry, motorcycle riders, and the close-up work of mechanized units. Read the rest of this entry »

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All from American Can Company cans…

FRUITS that need 110 fixing, no fussing. They’re the finest fruits ever . . . because American Can experts work constantly with growers to help them improve their crops and harvest methods.

CRANBERRY SAUCE AND NUTS that are the flavor of this pretty coffee cake. Two more ways that Canco cans add variety to your breakfast.

Cranberry-Nut Coffee Cake Mix 1-1/4 cups biscuit mix, 2 tbsps. sugar and 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; stir in 1/3 cup milk. Roll into 9-in. square on floured board; brush with melted butter. Spread with 1/2 cup drained, canned cranberry sauce and 1/2 cup canned, chopped almonds. Roll, jelly-roll style; seal edges; form into coil. Place on greased baking sheet. Bake in hot oven (400° F.) 20 minutes, or until brown. Frost with sugar glaze; garnish with cranberries and almonds. 6-8 servings. Read the rest of this entry »

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Easy Juggling Tricks

by Sam Brown

Tricks of the juggler aren’t always as difficult as they seem to be. With a few simple preparations, as described in this article, you’ll be able to stage a juggling exhibition which will leave your audience gasping at your skill.

ONCE upon a time there was a man. And he did a very clever trick with seven matchboxes. He held one box in his left hand. And on this box he balanced the six others. And people thought he was very clever. But he only laughed . . .

He laughed because the whole trick, like many another juggling trick, was so simple. Try it for yourself: After taking the first box in your left hand, you must secretly push out the drawer about one-half inch; and, since the back of your hand is towards the audience, this passes unnoticed. Read the rest of this entry »

German “Midget” Car Can Be Taken Apart in 20 Minutes

THE well known German engineer Zaschka has invented a new “midget” automobile which is designed for speedy dismantling for storage purposes. The car can be “knocked down” within 20 minutes into three main sections which eliminates the necessity of a garage for storage. The sections can be stowed away in hallways or basements. The “come-apart” car is a three wheeler which is priced at but $300; It is capable of a speed of from 25 to 30 miles an hour.