Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 94, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 April 1911 — Acrobatic Corks. [ARTICLE]

Acrobatic Corks.

Have a dozen small corks not' more than five-eighths of an inch long. Into the edge of the small ends of the corks stick two large-headed carpet tacks. They will look like brownies’ legs and feet. Near the upper edge of the cork stick a large brass-headed upholßtering tack, letting it project well for the head and neck. This done, half fill a bathtub with water, and if the lacks are carefully placed the corks will balanoe perfectly. Put the tub under a water tap; keep it running a moderate stream. As the corks sail round the tub, arriving under the stream of water, it will be understood why they are> called acrobatic corks. Children will watch the process with shrieks of delight And it will amuse them for hours.