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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1908
Page
7
Scientific American reports divining rod tests show downward rod movement stems from unconscious body shifts transmitted via arm and wrist. Results indicate no external electrical or mechanical detector proves water, success limited to regions with definite groundwater sheets and porous or clayey deposits.
A former Alaska revenue service lieutenant recounts a pet bear named Wineska aboard a boat. The bear climbed rigging, rode a yardarm, raided a cook’s locker for sugar and butter, and even splashed overboard for a bath. He was playful, not treacherous, and his eyes glowed at night.
In Washington a tall young woman faced a no parcel policy at the Congressional library. After the attendant insisted she leave her parcel, she opened it and revealed three pairs of black stockings. She handed over the wrapping to the attendant and said to keep it until she exited, declaring she had no parcel now.
A historical look at the Eskimo kayak noting its extreme difficulty to master and its crucial role in Greenlandic daily life. It explains the vessel's evolution from sea driftwood frame to sealskin cover and ivory bone fittings, highlighting the reliance on sea-derived materials.
A vintage health notice urges prudent care for autumn to spring colds and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe and effective. It warns a neglected cold can worsen into serious illness and claims the remedy prevents pneumonia, with Judisch Bros. listed as the seller.
The article discusses early naming practices where a single name was common, with descriptions like son of used for distinction. It notes Marmaduke as a modern form of Merodach and traces forenames across cultures from Marcus to Mark, Lucy, and related forms, highlighting continuity in forename usage.
Mrs. L. J. Woodbury of Twining Mich praises Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for children and its effectiveness on hard colds and croup. The Woodburys recommend it and note it is sold by Judisch Bros.
In Waterbury a power outage prompted a daring stage illusion. Horace Goldin announced he would reveal a lemon that conceals an elephant, then cut the fruit. The audience calmed as a sneakered stage manager was heard shuffling, and the light returned to applause. The next day a spectator praised the trick.
A New York Press report describes a private arrangement for rare engravings to be lent for an exhibition. The owner required the junior partner of the dealer firm to handle all steps from unpacking to re packing, ensuring utmost care. The owner had previously traveled to Stuttgart to secure two engravings and paid record prices to acquire them.
A Chicago Tribune item notes a cutlery firm will forge a hundred razors from a single steel batch with unpredictable results. Some will be good, some bad, regardless of price or process. Edges vary daily. taps and fittings fail inconsistently. workers sense looming disaster, as nature and machinery seem to warn of calamity.
Geo Moore of Grimesland North Carolina claims consumption nearly drove him to suicide before using Dr King’s New Discovery. He says improvement began with the first bottle and after a dozen bottles he recovered. the ad promotes the remedy for coughs colds weak lungs and preventing pneumonia with a 650 cent to 1 dollar price and a free trial bottle.
The article explains that the moon formed when a portion of Earth's crust was expelled by tidal action, leaving a missing hemisphere. It discusses densities, the moon’s mass resembling continents, and a ruptured crust creating continents, oceans, and dry land as Earth cooled, shaping conditions for life.
An advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Remedy corrects irregularities and cures kidney or bladder disorders. It urges immediate use to prevent Bright's disease and diabetes and names Cagwin as the druggist.
Advertises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as building waste tissues, boosting appetite, aiding digestion, and inducing refreshing sleep for renewed vigor and health. Tea or Tablets priced at 35 cents.
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