Spurious Nib
Volume 70

Spurious Nib #77

Obscure historic story:

Japan’s first attempt to invade America took place in 1901. The plot involved kittens being smuggled into the United States inside Dr. Thomas Electric Oil boxes. The Japanese failed take into account the shipment of yarn that would accompany the kitten’s voyage. By the time the Ship docked in San Francisco the term, “cats in the cradle” officially entered the American English lexicon.

Spurious Nib#121

“Lost In Translation”

The Russian Tsar, Nicholas II, last Emperor of Russia, was disappointed to discover the cotton gin did not produce alcohol. Unfortunately the Duma bought and distributed forty-three Cotton Gins before they realized their mistake. The result caused a riot which eventually led to the Bolsheviks rise in power.

Spurious Ad Nib #34

Miter Chairs, “Experience the exhilaration of siting like the very first time!”

People sit in many ways and in many places. Mrs. Nettie Pitts and her husband Nemo of 53 Front St. Wayne, Michigan enjoy sitting under trees for shade. “Nemo and I enjoy our new Miter Shade Chairs. What an amazing experience!”

Don’t get carried away by our rock bottom pricesat this month’s inventory clearance sale!

Spurious Nib #04

Hornsby Mothbottom’s pen name was “William Blake.”