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100 1 _aWoodford, Jack,
_d1894-1971
245 1 0 _aRadio razz
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aProduced from the June 27, 1925 issue of Argosy All-Story Weekly magazine.
500 _aRelease date is 2024-07-28
508 _aRoger Frank and Sue Clark
520 _a"Radio Razz" by Jack Woodford is a short story piece written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around a quirky radio shop run by the eccentric Doc Edwards, a former veterinary surgeon turned radio salesman, who entertains himself and his customers with his unconventional sales tactics and colorful personality. The story delves into themes of commerce, human interaction, and unexpected connections, all underscored by the enchanting allure of radio technology. The plot unfolds as the narrator, a regular at Doc's radio store, witnesses a charming encounter when a beautiful young woman comes in to buy a radio set. As she engages with Doc, the narrator is drawn to her, and a lively negotiation ensues. However, the dynamics shift unexpectedly when a young man enters the store, leading to a humorous twist: the woman turns out to be his wife. This revelation exposes Doc's penchant for manipulating prices and highlights the unpredictability of relationships formed in mundane settings. The story cleverly intertwines the excitement of a budding romance with the whimsical charm of early radio culture, leaving the reader with a sense of wonder and amusement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cNew York: The Frank A. Munsey Company, 1925
653 _aShort stories
653 _aRadio -- Fiction
653 _aStores, Retail -- Fiction
830 0 _aProduced from the June 27, 1925 issue of Argosy All-Story Weekly magazine.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74145
999 _c114870
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