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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1906
Page
6
Ada Weekly News discusses alarming truths of premature senility in children and adults. It cites American Medicine on arteriosclerosis and age signs, urging prevention to save valuable lives from diseases of aging. The piece notes public fascination with longevity studies and Metchnikoff’s theories while calling for serious focus on aging stimuli.
Augustus Wadsworth argues cold is a minor factor in pneumonia while crowding and digestive disturbances pose greater risk. Treatments vary in ease, with prophylaxis and a specific antiserum as future hopes. antitoxins for pneumococcus are not yet achieved. Sir Walter Scott dominates the British Museum catalogue entries.
In late March and early April a vast flock of gray geese gathers in the Outer Hebrides before migrating to Arctic nesting grounds. The king goose leads once, then 50 birds rise and form a wedge with three at the apex, dropping from sight. The procession repeats until only 300 veterans remain to escort the king, then they depart for the pole to return in October.
Long Bros druggists of Paducah Kentucky report selling over 700 bottles in a season. Physicians prescribe it and those who use it once will not use other remedies. Sold by G M Ramsey Drug Co.
Claim that Dr. Mendenhall's Chill and Fever cure works better than quinine as a general tonic. Promises refund by G. M. Ramsey drug Co if not satisfied.
The Pillager Indians trace a long dynasty on Flower Island near Lake Superior with kings buried under cedar roofs. Archaeologists note graves mark hereditary rulers and ritual offerings accompany the deceased. Good Fellows to Be Found.
Richard Mansfield recalls an old friend who voiced lines by sending sound into his boots. The piece notes dramatic fashions have shifted as early performers used soapsuds, foam, and a rattling blade to frighten audiences, a practice now seen as quaint.
A nineteenth century method by Prof T J J Sr measures the atmosphere height at 131 miles by timing sunset and the last blue tint fading to black. Using trigonometry the sun's horizon distance at change yields the depth of illuminated gas particles and a cross check via shooting stars gives about 109 miles.
The British House of Commons with 670 members maintains a large vat of specially distilled Scotch whiskey. The supply is kept above a minimum level and checked two or three times each parliamentary session to ensure constant access for members.
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