Saw pathetic case of Earth-being overcome by sudden drop in temperature ~~~ Entire body rigid and covered with congealed moisture ~~~ was evidently en-route for home ~~~ Eyes and node turned into vegetable matter
Mr. Skygack Observes a Snowman
Tag: 1910
Mr. Skygack Observes Snow
An in a lonely stretch of earth ~~~ Bewildering load of crystalized moisture is falling from upper regions round about ~~~ Further progress extremely difficult ~~~ Uncomfortably cool ~~~ Will remain in present location until such time phenomenon shall have abated ~~~ Mayhap longer.
September, 1910
Deluge of Freak Aeroplanes
IF THE publishers of the Patent Office Gazette ever conclude to add a comic supplement to their weekly edition, we can supply them with all the material without their having to hunt in other divisions.” So spoke an official in the aeroplane and airship section of the examining division of the patent office at Washington, when asked as to the character of inventions now being offered for patent in this line.
“Before Wright startled the country with his flight of more than one hour over here at Fort Myer a couple of years ago,” continued the official, “there were not many applications of this kind filed. Since that time, however, they have steadily increased, until now we are getting them In at the rate of more than 150 a week. They are now far ahead of all other kinds of invention In number filed, and, I may add, in freakishness.
“The large majority offered are not allowed, and of these the public can know nothing. But these rejected ones have by no means a monopoly as examples of an unique form of lunacy. Continue reading “Deluge of Freak Aeroplanes”
New “Worm” Airship
Herr Zorn, a German inventor, has turned the worm into an airship, applying all the worm principles to navigation above ground instead of below. The Zorn airship is long and slender, with three parts which may be twisted In any direction, and uncoupled at will for separate maneuvers.
Special Christmas Offers, 1910
Mr. Skygack Arrested!
Front Page News! The Tacoma Times, March 08, 1910
Mr. Skygack Observes a Burglary
Mr. Skygack, July 11, 1910
Came upon very industrious earth-being, long after business hours ~~ Was mending heavy iron box ~~ Worked by light coming from tin can ~~ Performed task with considerable alacrity ~~ Made no noise.
Mr. Skygack Goes to Washington DC, 02-16-10
Never tarried in community more thickly studded with idols ~~ Each thoroughfare lavishly supplied ~~ however, have not noted any earth-beings kneeling before said images, in devout attitudes.
Why Do You Not Write To Me?
Flatiron Bldg. After Snowstorm, N.Y. City (ca.1910)
I wonder if Effie ever received a reply…