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This page is primarily a **parody of radio broadcasting schedules and advice columns**, which were novel forms of media in the early 1900s. The **"In the Air"** section mocks radio programming with absurdly specific, mundane—even nonsensical—listings ("Zither symphony recital," a 22-month-old juggling, East Kovno time signals). This satirizes how radio stations filled airtime with experimental, often pointless content. The **"? Box"** section parodies technical radio advice columns by answering serious engineering questions with ridiculous non-sequiturs ("Paint it with iodine," quotes Percy Bysshe Shelley). The **"Classified Ads"** section below uses literary and historical references (Macbeth, Diogenes, Maud Muller) to create absurdist humor—advertising for impossible things like "additional worlds" or an honest man. Overall, the humor targets the confusion and hype surrounding early radio technology and media's growing role in American life.

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LIFE— SUNDAY EDITION In the Air MIK (Prout’s Neck, L. I. Tune to A, D, Ft, B) 10. A. M. Zither symphony recital. M. Weymss center field and leader; T. Bone, left end; R,. Purney, No. 6; F. 3 Spindle, rover, and S, Leftwitch, alternate. 10. \. M. Fancy diving. Riggin, Olympic Champion. 4.20 P. M. Selected reading by Aunt Sarah M'Whisset—the Children’s Hygienic Pootsie: Carter vs. Carter. 630 P. M. Inside information on the cultivation of boneless breams in Meso- potamia— illustrated (courtesy of the Yas- sim Kissim Y. M. H. A.). 730 P. M. Card tricks, cannon ball juggling and Japanese equilibration by Mer- ton F. Clabbinger, aged 22 months (key changes to B minor). 8.00 P. M. High and Low Tide sched- ule for Zurp’s Landing, Me., week ending July 27, 1904. Eileen 830 P. M. An evening of rollicking conundrums by the Men’s and Girls’ Out- ing Club of the Fire Underwriters’ Asso- ciation. 952% P. M. (daylight <2 East Kovno time signal Diagram Showing Connections of Tuning Coils Coil A (out of Gelena by Insulation) is very well connected, being related on the paternal side to several admirals and James G. Blaine. On the other hand, Coil B (née Mullett) is badly hooked up, showing distinct traces of high pres- sure, four uncles in the Ku Klux Klan, a bridge- sharping aunt and an inherited unnatural craving for solidified alcohol. Q. I am having considerable trouble with my static. What would you advise? WZY, Newark. A, Eat more fish. * * * Q.I have a double-action, hammerless, safety, waterproof, non-inflammable absorb- ent, prophylactic crystal detector on my outfit. I can hear WWX fine, but would also like to hear FHB, TBM, RIT, FAB, |LUX and FPA, What can I do about it? Anxious. A. Paint it with iodine, * ok * Q. I have an alternating current power transformer which I use to develop the necessary plate voltage. Should I provide a second secondary coil for heating the fila- ment of the oscillation tube? (2) As this adds to the life of the filament, is it not better than a direct current? Rheostat, Bensonhurst, L. I. A, (1) B wins, but A is absolutely cor- rect, (2) “Ode to a Skylark,” by Percy Bysshe Shelley, lines 134-141. * “Benny,” “Jo-Jo,” “Red Murray,” “Cor- nelius” and “Unhappy Father”: I’m sorry, boys, but I really don’t know Agnes Ayres’ telephone number. * * slelt D WANTED ADDITIONAL WORLDS by young man desiring to do some «quick conquering, Nothing considered but spheres in good working condition and capable of butting ip & good fight, Alexander, G. H. Q., race, BRIGHT BOY desires position to stand on burning deck or juilding. Temperature no object. Ref- erences furnished. Casabianca, Box 647. YOUNG LADY with previous agricultural expe- rence desires situation as farm hand near a Court house. Maud Muller, Box 413. IN REMOV , for erasing spot from hand. Macbeth, Room 203 Dunsinane STAIN Address Mrs, Castle, Scotland. COLLEGE execute there, Ace and Ttaliay Address, GRADUATE, married, is anxious to . Wife speaks Portuguese. Browning, Gen. Del., Florence, It. Los LOST AND FOUND ST—An honest man. Description: two eyes, one nos», two arms, two legs. Liberal reward be no questions asked. Please notify Diogenes, ‘ox 781, \thens, Greece. FOUND—ttonest man with hatchet in hand and ree-cornered hat containing cherries. Address — Washington Plantation, R, F, D. No, 3, Mount Vernon, Va. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES MILLIONS TO INVEST in defensive measure con- ducted by the right parties, No attention paid to requests for tribute. Apply Samuel Adams, Con- cord, Mass., 9 a.m, to 3:30 p.m, TWO GOOD MEN—Young. Ambitious. ers. Experience unnecessary. No booz- Needed to stand at right and left hand for bridge guarding work. Address, Horatius, Police Dept., Rome. FOR EXCHANGE WILL EXCHANGE an old, gray head, more than slightly used, for red, white ag. Bar- bara Frietchie, R. F. D. No, 9, Fredericksburg, Md. GENTLEMAN in great hurry to leave city wants a horse. Must be in good condition. Unable to pay cash, but willing to trade kingdom for the right animal. Richard II, Windsor Castle, Eng. WILL EXCHANGE one stuffed raven, and bust of Pallas for radio outfit. E. A. Poe, Bronx, N. Y. ANNOUNCEMENTS VENI, vidi, vici. C,. J. Cwsar. Branches in all important cities. STEAMSHIP SAILINGS THE ARK, sailing soon for Mount Ararat without stops at intermediate ports. A wonderful trip for your health. Accommodations for limited num- ber of passengers, Live stock reservations also be- ing made. For bookings apply Capt. Noah, c/o 8, _S. MAYFLOWER—Delightful winter cruise to Sportsman’s Paradise, touching at historic Prov- incetown, landing on Plymouth Rock. Passengers must be prepared to act as ancestors to all inhabi- tants of New England. American bar on board. Secure reservations through Miles Standish Travel jureau. INFORMATION WANTED ANY PERSON having direct information as to what is so rare as a day in June, with corrobo- rative proof of same, will be handsomely rewarded. Jas. R. Lowell, General Delivery, Cambridge, Mass. “I Wanted the Gold—And I Got It!” writes one of our advertisers (R. W. Service, Pete’s Place, Yukon Territory). He published his wants the Sunpay Lire way. Sunpay Lire Want Ads bring RESULTS. Tel. Plaza 0747. comicbooks.com