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...Manhattan, Professor Huber, manager of a troupe of fleas, conducted his performers from a burning building to the street with the loss of only one, J. Caesar, who did the gladiatorial act. Said a bystander to Professor Huber: "You must treat them gently to make them so obedi- ent." Said he: "I treat 'em gentle or I treat 'em rough according to their nature and their needs. They're artists...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Miscellany: Apr. 8, 1929 | 4/8/1929 | See Source »

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Author: /time Magazine | Title: Imaginary Interviews: Dec. 17, 1923 | 12/17/1923 | See Source »

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