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Scientists and scoundrels ; a book of hoaxes
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Exposes the hoaxes which scientists have devised to deceive their peers and explains the scientific background against which these hoaxes appeared and the detective work leading to their discovery
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Exposes the hoaxes which scientists have devised to deceive their peers and explains the scientific background against which these hoaxes appeared and the detective work leading to their discovery
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Hobart’s big united circus acts
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Image of Japanese jugglers, contortionists, and acrobats performing on an outdoor stage with a mountain landscape in the background; with text advertising a September 16-18 show in Ord, Nebraska.
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Beikokujin wa konnani shinsetsu da!
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American propaganda leaflet directed to the Japanese people during the closing stages of World War II. Printed on 2 sides on orange paper and illustrated with photographic reproductions. The leaflett was produced sometime beween the surrender of Germany in May 1945 and the surrender of Japan on August 15, 1945. The text makes the argument that Japanese citizens will be provided with food, clothing and shelter under American forces and not to believe Japanese government messages to the contrary. This point is illustrated by showing defeated Germans welcoming and being cared for by American troops on one side. The other side of the leaflet explains that Japanese people on Saipan were provided with food and medical care after the arrival of U.S. troops and two illustrations depict Japanese families receiving food and Japanese men in an internment camp eating lunch. The leaflet also states that anyone mistreating surrendered enemies will be severely punished. Tens of thousands of propaganda leaflets like this one were dropped from the air over Japanese cities in an attempt to persuade citizens to surrender.
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Hobart’s big united circus acts
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Image of a central circus ring with multiple simultaneous performances including horses standing on a pyramid platform, Japanese acrobats, costumed monkeys doing acrobatic acts, and performing dog, with spectators in the background; with text advertising a September 16-18 show in Ord, Nebraska.
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To the United States. Dollar Steamship Line. American Mail Line
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An eight-panel folded brochure promoting travel on the Dollar Steamship Line and American Mail Line from Japan to Hawaii, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Victoria. Text and tables with travel fares also describe rates for travel from Japan to Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Manila. While folded, the cover page of the brochure features a black-and-white printed illustration of the front of a steamship with a cityscape in the background. Japanese text printed in red and black ink promotes the title of the ship company and advertises the speed and routes to the destinations. While open, the brochure includes black-and-white photographs and text highlighting amenities and accommodations for Japanese passengers traveling in third-class cabins. Images and text advertise Japanese chefs and menus, heated baths, and washrooms, and depict people on deck chairs and posed with family. Photographs on other pages include an image of a company ship with a Dollar sign symbol, and various interior shots of people dining and at leisure. Approximate date based on company's history of acquiring the American Line in 1925.
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