I’m not so sure how “lucky” these people are. Especially if they have well water…

Back Yard Well Produces Gasoline
SOME of the more fortunate residents of Long Beach, Calif., are doing a nice business in gasoline which has been pumped from their own back yards. Presumably because of seepage from the Signal Hill wells, nearby, a number of Long Beach back yards are fairly rich in gasoline. Presence of the precious liquid was discovered during the drilling of a cesspool some months ago. Since then a number of crude pumping systems have been installed, some of which produce as high as 400 gallons of casing head gasoline in 24 hours.

I’m racking my brain here, but I can’t figure out why you would need a cricket to study electricity…

Vain Cricket left, holds a mirror in its “hand” as you can see if you look closely. The cricket is one-half inch high, but the mirror measures only .09 by .015 inches. It’s used to study electricity.

Ships Self in COFFIN to Get Into Movies
CHARLES LOEB’S unique way of trying to get past the guards of a moving picture studio for a chance to break into the movies nearly cost him his life recently. The comedian had himself expressed in an especially prepared coffin from Chicago to Hollywood. The outside of the box was labeled, “Statue—handle with care—value $500.” Loeb went three days without water or food and was in a critical condition when found. Carefully concealed air holes permitted him to breathe freely, but his water supply and food were soon exhausted. The wedge-shaped ends of the box did not permit anyone to stand it on end.

Was this a really big problem at the time? Big enough that people needed to carry around portable cinder pluckers? I suppose that with all of the coal and wood fires that perhaps there were a lot more cinders, but still…

Helps You Pick a Cinder Out of Your Eye

A SAFETY-FIRST device, small enough to carry in a vest pocket, has been invented by A. F. Ouellet, of New York City, to aid in removing cinders or dust particles from your eyes. A five-power magnifying mirror, one inch in diameter, is fitted with a wire clamp by which it is attached to the little finger of the left hand. While the mirror is held before the irritated eye, the thumb and forefinger of the same hand push back the eyelids, and a folded piece of soft paper, cut to a point, is manipulated by the right hand to remove the dust speck. The eye that is being treated observes the action.

Besides magnifying the eye, the mirror reflects light on the spot where the irritating particle is located. The mirror and clamp fit into a small case for carrying in a man’s pocket or in a woman’s hand bag.

Engineer Encases Bodies in Metal

THROUGH a carefully guarded secret process, Marcus D. Rynkofs, Los Angeles electroplating engineer, is able to encase any body in metal so closely fitted that every feature of the subject is reproduced. The process, superior to any developed by the Egyptians, will preserve a body forever, sealing it in an air tight chamber against the ravages of time.

I’m not really sure how this would discourage drinking….

Never Again swear drunks who wake up in the Galena, Ill., jailhouse. For there in front of their eyes is the gosh-awful biggest snake they ever saw. Ana wrapped around a pink elephant, too. Jailer George Herman says the scheme may not be scientific, but it works. He’s thinking of adding an octopus.

Pigantics

Artificial jet thunder storms the barnyard to test effect of noise on farm animals

OUR four-footed friend above is a principal participant in scientists’ experiments to determine whether noisy jet aircraft, roaring over the barnyard all day, has any adverse effect on the milk and meat producing capacities of farm animals.

Aircraft sounds are beamed from a giant loudspeaker to our “victim,” all decked out in amplifier and radio transmitter. Laboratory receiving equipment includes an electrocardiogram recorder, heart rate recorder and oscilloscope, which enable experts to study the animal’s heart action and determine effects of noise.

Experiments conducted by the U. S. Department of Agriculture’s Research Center have been going on for over a year. The “subjects,” however, don’t appear to be at all concerned over the earnest proceedings, and though they may pause momentarily while eating or wriggle their ears in response to the racket —so far, no noise nerves have been reported.

Scotland Stirred by Mysterious Loch Ness Sea Monster

SCOTLAND is aroused over reports made by several reliable persons that they have seen a sea monster in the vicinity of Loch Ness.

Arthur Grant, veterinary student, was riding home early one morning on his motorcycle when he viewed the creature, which he described as being about 15 or 20 feet in length. He jumped from his motorcycle to look at the animal, but he said it snorted wildly and splashed into the loch.

Scientists, discrediting the prehistoric sea monster theory, are inclined to believe the frequently seen animal is either a deep-sea eel or stray shark.

Churn, Meat Grinder on Washer Lightens Wife’s Work

AWASHING machine manufacturer has found two new ways of lightening the | work of the housewife, especially on the farm. With the attachments shown in the photos at the left, she may now grind her mince meat, sausage or vegetables with power from the washing machine, and at the same time churn up the week’s cream for her butter supply.

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Music While Walking With Radio

A BERLIN engineer has invented a new radio hat set which may be worn without inconvenience to the wearer. With this set, shown at the right, one may listen to the Sunday sermon while motoring or playing golf, get the stock market returns at the ball game, or get the benefit of the daily dozen while on the way to work by merely tuning in.

Novel Hose Display Draws Crowds

A MOST unusual means of advertising silk hose, being used by a department store in Berlin, is shown in the photo below. A young lady sits in the window wearing stockings with only her legs exposed. The store reports that curiosity to see the woman’s face brings hundreds of people inside, thus making better business.

Cape, Stick, Vanity in Beach Umbrella

BESIDES shielding its user from the sun, a versatile new beach umbrella can be used as a walking stick, a vanity case, or part of a bathing costume. The detachable fabric top may be worn over a bathing suit as a cape, or will serve as a skirt. The rest of the umbrella folds within a lightweight metal tube, forming a staff to aid in walking over the sand. Flipping open the lid of an oblong cap, at the end where the umbrella ribs converge, reveals a small mirror and make-up in handy form to be applied after a dip.