The avalanche was one of the biggest and most destructive known forsome time. The rock and ice tumbling from the summit dislodged immensesnow fields, which in turn tore out rock, and the great mass wentrumbling down the mountainside for nearly ten miles. It plunged alongthe glacier bed, leaped the valley of the Doire, throwing pine treesand boulders about like corks in a waterfall, and came to rest almostmiraculously at the entrance to the little Italian village of Pourtud.Several houses, which stood almost in its path, were spared by a widthof only a few yards, and so far no loss of life has been reported.
GREAT SPORT
OH, BOYS--GIRLS THROW YOUR VOICE
with CLAXOPHONE
under the table, back of a door, into a trunk, desk in School, any oldplace. Big FUN fooling Peddlers, Policeman, Friend, anybody. Severalboys write: 'I want more Claxophones. I had so much fun I can't dowithout them.' Claxophone lays on your tongue unseen, always ready foruse by anyone. Imt. Birds, &c. Claxophone with full instructions andset of Secret Writing Tricks, also Magic Dial Trick, all for 10c. 3 for20c (no stamps).
CLAXO TRICK CO., Dept. S New Haven. Conn.
NEW SCIENTIFIC WONDER
"X-RAY" CURIO
PRICE 12c. SILVER ONLY. BIG FUN
BOYS You apparently see thru Clothes, Wood, Stones, Any object. SeeBones in Flesh.
A magic trick novelty FREE with each X Ray.
MARVEL MFG. CO., Dept. 13. NEW HAVEN. CONN.
12 Months to Pay.
Enjoy your 1921 "Ranger" at once. Earn money for the small monthlypayments on Our Easy Payment Plan. Parents often advance first smallpayment to help their boys along.
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Three big model factories. 44 Styles, colors and sizes in our famousRanger line.
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6 Songs, words and music; 25 Pictures Pretty Girls; 40 Ways to MakeMoney; 1 Joke Book; 1 Book on Love; 1 Magic Book; 1 Book LetterWriting; 1 Dream Book and Fortune Teller; 1 Cook Book; 1 Base BallBook, gives rules for games; 1 Toy Maker Book; Language of Flowers; 1Morse Telegraph Alphabet; 12 Chemical Experiments; Magic Age Table;Great North Pole Game; 100 Conundrums; 8 Puzzles; 12 Games; 30 Versesfor Autograph Albums. All the above by mail for 10 cts. and 2 cts.postage.
ROYAL SALES CO., Box 2O, South Norwalk, Conn.
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(NEW BOOK) Tells how to Get Acquainted; How to Begin Courtship; How toCourt a Bashful Girl; to Woo a Widow; to win an Heiress; how to catch aRich Bachelor; how to manage your beau to make him propose; how to makeyour fellow or girl love you; what to do before and after the wedding.Tells other things necessary for Lovers to know. Sample copy by mail 10cents.
ROYAL BOOK CO., Box 9 So. Norwalk, Conn.
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Dept. 503, Washington. D. C.
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Gold-plated Lavalilere and Chain, pair Earbobs, Gold-plated ExpansionBracelet with Im. Watch, guaranteed quality and 3 Gold-plated Rings ALLFREE for selling only 15 pieces Jewelry at 10 cents each.
Columbia Novelty Co.
Dep 466 East Boston, Mass.
MADE TO MEASURE
Express or Postage Prepaid
$13.50
This offer is one of the biggest, most generous ever made by anytailoring house. It's your one big opportunity to get a finelytailored-to-measure 2 piece suit with box back, superbly trimmed andcut in the latest city style for only $13.50.
We're out to beat high tailoring prices
You save $6 to $11. Why not save 50% on your next suit? We have sucha tremendous business, buy all materials in such large quantities andhave such a perfect organization that we can make these wonderfulprices--and remember we guarantee style, fit and workmanship or yourmoney back.
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Write us today and we will mail you =absolutely FREE= our beautifulillustrated pattern book showing dozens of the latest city styles anddesigns, also many large size cloth samples to choose from. Don'tdelay; we urge you to act quick; today.
The Progress Tailoring Co., Dept. 310, Chicago
OLD COINS WANTED
$2 to $500 EACH paid for Hundreds of Coins dated before 1895. Keep ALLold Money. You may have Coins worth a Large Premium. Send 10c. for newIllustrated Coin Value Book, size 4x6. Get Posted at Once.
CLARKE COIN CO., Box 35, Le Rey, N. Y.
THROW YOUR VOICE
Down cellar, under the Bed, in the Darky's grip or anywhere.
With our VENTRILOPHONE, (which fits into the mouth and cannot be seen,)you can positively perform the following tricks and many more with afew minutes practice. "Dog at back door." "Chasing the Chicken." "Birdunder Coat." "The Invisible Canary."
One boy writes--"I frightened my Mother by putting my cap under my coatand immitating an animal." Any Boy or Girl can use it. With a littlepractice you can play a tune without moving your lips.
THE VENTRILOPHONE, Booklet on Ventriloquism and full directions, only 10 CTS
3 for 25 cts. By mail postpaid with big Catalog of Novelties and Tricks
Universal Novelty Co. Dept. 406 Stamford Conn.
SHARK FISHING IN LOWER CALIFORNIA
The shark fishing industry is becoming increasingly important in theEnsenada Consular district, writes United States Consul William C.Burdett, stationed in Lower California. The Lower California shark,known locally as the dogfish shark, is from four to five feet long andweighs from 90 to 125 pounds. The fishing is usually done by individualfishermen working out from camps on land. The fish are caught on longset lines, on which are fifty to one hundred hooks baited with smallfish or lumps of shark meat.
The fins are sold for consumption by Chinese in shark fin soup. Theliver is boiled down and shark oil rendered out. Each liver givesan average of one gallon of oil. The oil is used in paints and asa leather preservative. The skins are not utilized, except forfertilizer. Frequently shark steaks are sold by Chinese in the districtunder the name of grayfish.
The large canneries operating fish fertilizer plants in San Diego,Cal., are eager to buy shark, and the newly finished plant at Sauzal,Lower California, expects to specialize on converting shark into fishmeal fertilizer.
LITTLE ADS
_Write to Riker & King, Advertising Offices, 118 East 28th Street, NewYork City, or 8 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, for particulars aboutadvertising in this magazine._
AIDS TO EFFICIENCY
WRITE THE WORDS FOR A SONG. We revise poems, write music and guaranteeto secure publication. Submit poems on any subject. Broadway Studios,165C. Fitzgerald Building. New York.
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SHORTHAND--Learn complete system, few evenings (home) then acquirespeed, pleasant practice. Brochure free. Save money, time, increaseyour efficiency, earnings. King Institute. EA-370. Station F, New York.
AGENTS
YOUR NAME on 35 linen cards and case 25 cts. Agents outfit free. Cardand leather specialties. John W. Burt. Coshocton, Ohio.
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MEN, get into the wonderful tailoring agency business.
Big profits taking orders and your own clothes free. We furnish finesample outfit and everything free. No experience needed. Write today.Banner Tailoring Co., Dept. E2071. Chicago.
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WIDE-AWAKE MEN--To take charge of our local trade: $6 to $8 a daysteady; no experience required; pay starts at once. Write today.American Products Co. 3151 American Bldg., Cincinnati, Ohio.
ART AND DEN PICTURES
GIRL PICTURES--Real "Classy"; 16 (all different) $1.00; two samples, 25cts. United Sales Co., Springfield. Ill.
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PHOTO'S GIRL MODELS. Daring poses, samples 25 cts. Dozen $1.50. ShimmieDancer, she's alive, boys, sample 25 cts. Dozen $1.50. Oriental HulaHula Dancer, sample 25 cts. Dozen $1.50. Book Exposing gambling 25 cts.Illustrated sporting goods catalogue 10 cts. Hamilton's Company. BarnesCity, Iowa.
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ZEE BEAUTIFUL GIRL pictures. Twelve wonderful poses $1.00. Refunded ifdissatisfied. Bairart Co., Dept. 120. St. Louis. Mo.
EXCHANGE
IF YOU WANT to sell or exchange your property write me. John J. Black.173rd St., Chippewa Falls, Wis.
FOR SALE
SILK REMNANTS. Largest packages yet offered. Square of stamped satinfree with every package. 15 cts. Silk Manufacturers Agency. Portland,Me.
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A REAL OPPORTUNITY calls you to Antrim and Kalkaska counties, Mich.Raise big crops on our hardwood lands. Close to markets, schools. R.R., only $15 to $35 per acre. Easy terms. Write for big free booklet,Swigart, M1268 First Nat'l Bank Bldg., Chicago, Ill.
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REAL ARMY EMBLEMS. Collection of various kinds sent postpaid on receiptof 25 cts. Money or stamps. Schaff. 557-15 S. E., Washington, D. C.
HELP WANTED
WANTED--1,500 Railway Traffic Inspectors; no experience; train for thisprofession thru spare time home-study; easy terms; $110 to $200 monthlyand expenses guaranteed, or money back. Outdoors; local or traveling;under big men who reward ability. Get Free Booklet. CM-101, StandardBusiness Training Inst., Buffalo, N. Y.
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MEN WANTED for Detective Work. Experience unnecessary. Write J. Ganor,Former U. S. Govt. Detective, 132, St. Louis, Mo.
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DETECTIVES EARN BIG MONEY. Great demand for men and women. Fascinatingwork. Particulars free. Write, American Detective System, 1968Broadway, New York.
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LADIES WANTED, and MEN, too, to address envelopes and mail advertisingmatter at home for large mail order firms, spare or whole time. Canmake $10 to $35 wkly. No capital or experience required. Book explainseverything; send 10 cts. to cover postage, etc. Ward Pub. Co., Tilton,N. H.
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BE A DETECTIVE. Opportunity for men and women for secret investigationin your district. Write C. T. Ludwig. 521 Westover Bldg., Kansas City,Mo.
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DETECTIVES earn big money. Travel and good opportunities. We show youhow. Write American School of Criminology, Dept. M. Detroit, Mich.
MISCELLANEOUS
PATENTS, Trademark, Copyright--foremost word free. Long experienceas patent solicitor. Prompt advice, charges very reasonable.Correspondence solicited. Results procured. Metzger, Washington, D. C.
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ELECTRICAL Tattooing Machine, $3, $5 and $7. Catalogue for stamp. J. H.Temks, 1019 Vine, K, Cincinnati, O.
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BOOKS--PHOTOS--NOVELTIES--Just what you want. Big illustrated catalog,10 cents. United Sales Co., Springfield, Ill.
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MOUSTACHE. Best invigorant, is Kotalko, contains genuine bear oil andother potent ingredients. Send 10 cents for proof box of this true hairgrower. Kotalko Offices. BA-370, Station X, New York.
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TWENTY movie stars' pictures 10 cents. Chas. Durse, Dept. 39, 25Mulberry St., N. Y. City.
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WORLD'S SMALLEST BIBLE! Illustrated, 10 cts, (silver) Mannco, 320 W.Gothe St., Chicago.
MOTION PICTURE PLAYS
AMBITIOUS WRITERS of Photoplays, Short Stories, Poems, Songs, sendtoday for Free, valuable, instructive book, "KEY TO SUCCESSFUL WRITING"including 65 helpful suggestions on writing and selling. AtlasPublishing Co., 522 Butler Bldg., Cincinnati, O.
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EARN $50 weekly spare time at home writing photoplays. Experienceunnecessary. Particulars free. Playwriters Co., Dept. 1418, St. Louis,Mo.
PERSONAL
MARRIAGE PAPER. Big issue with descriptions, photos, names andaddresses, 25 cents. No other fee. Sent sealed. Box 3317A, Boston, Mass.
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MARRY IF LONESOME--Ladies' Membership Free. Gentlemen's Membership twomonths 25 cents. One year, $1.00. Copy members names, addresses, 10cents. Sweetheart's Magazine, Barnes City, Iowa.
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MARRY--Thousands people; all ages; worth $5,000 to $400,000; anxiousfor marriage; write for my list; FREE. Ralph Hyde, B-2, Minna St., SanFrancisco, Cal.
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PIMPLES--Acne eruptions, face or body; I know the cause, my internaltreatment removes it; my special external preparation eradicates allblemishes and restores natural skin. Booklet for stamp. Dr. Rodgers,135 East 47th St., Chicago.
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WRITE Lillian Sproul, Station H, Cleveland, O., if you wish a prettyand wealthy wife. Enclose stamped envelope.
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SINCERE LADIES and GENTLEMEN who wish to marry. Confidential andsatisfaction. Box 73, Arcade Station, Los Angeles, Calif.
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LONELY MAIDEN, 26, would marry. Write for picture. Box 150K, Syracuse,N. Y.
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MARRY. Successful "Home Maker." Hundreds rich. Confidential, reliable,years' experience, descriptions free. The Successful Club, Box 556,Oakland, Cal.
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MARRY RICH, hundreds anxious, descriptive list free, satisfactionguaranteed. Select Club, Dept. A, Rapid City. So. Dak.
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SIXTH AND SEVENTH BOOKS OF MOSES. Egyptian secrets. Black art, otherrare books. Catalog free. Star Book Co., R-122. Camden, N. J.
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MARRY: Thousands congenial people, worth from $1,000 to $50,000 seekingearly marriage, descriptions, photos. Introductions free. Sealed.Either sex. Send no money. Address Standard Cor. Club, Grayslake, Ill.
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GET MARRIED--Best Matrimonial paper published. Mailed FREE. AmericanDistributor, Suite 217, Blairsville, Penna.
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MARRY--FREE PHOTOS beautiful ladies; descriptions and directory; paywhen married. New Plan Co., Dept. 245, Kansas City, Mo.
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MARRY--MARRIAGE DIRECTORY with photos and descriptions free. Pay whenmarried. The Exchange, Dept. 545, Kansas City, Mo.
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303 NAMES, Addresses descriptions, also pictures, lonesome marriageablepeople, 25 cts. Box 3317B, Boston, Mass.
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INTERESTED IN MATRIMONY? Write Chicago Friendship Club, Box 749,Chicago, Ill. Enclose stamped env
elope.
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YOUNG WIDOW with $60,000 wishes to marry some kind gentleman. Box 55,Oxford, Fla.
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BERTHA, will return with old time love if you become slender again. GetKorein tabules, any druggist. Joe.
SCIENTIFIC
CRYSTAL GAZING--How to develop efficiency. Send stamp for freeinstructions. Birthday readings. Strong and weak points. Health,Business, Marriage and other valuable hints. Twenty-five cents."Zancig," Asbury Park, N. J.
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YOUR LIFE STORY in the stars. Send birth date and dime for trialreading. Sherman. Rapid City, S. Dak.
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ASTROLOGY--STARS TELL LIFE'S STORY. Send birthdate and dime for trialreading. Eddy, 4307 Jefferson, Kansas City, Mo. Apartment 73.
SONGWRITERS