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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1896
Page
6
Esplan, a tormented writer, debates originality and automatism, clashes with Burford, and descends into morphine use. Burford, insecure and ambitious, plots rivalry fueled murder fantasies, leading to a climactic downfall as Esplan’s life collapses and Burford spirals toward crime.
The Karaim Jewish community numbers about three to four thousand in the Crimea and speaks a Tartary dialect. They are ethnologically closer to Tartars than to Semites and may trace origins to Khazars converted to Judaism in the eighth century. Their Judaism rejects the talmud and follows Mosaic revelation only, contrasting with Russian Orthodoxy. Russians have long lampooned them as sole representatives of Israel, provoking Hebrews and exposing prejudice in Moscow.
Edison explores a new white light from X rays and fluorescing crystals. A committee from the American Institute of Electrical Engineers endorses the system as economical and efficient, with colorful tubes and pocket lamp designs promising wide-scale use.
Report focuses on Grand Duchess Vladimir of Russia and her ungovernable temper. It notes her reported scheme to wed Princess Helen to the King of Servia, her scandalous friendships, and alleged influence over roulette in St. Petersburg salons. Also mentions debts of Prince Lobanoff and potential ascent of Vladimir’s husband’s line, with a note about a Yellowstone Park bicycle booklet offer.
C O Barnes keeps a cat at his home in Goldendale New Jersey that suckles three young squirrels found near town. The cat also nurses one kitten while the other kittens were killed to make room for the newcomers.
A fragment from the Detroit Tribune records a discussion on eras and death in battle versus surgery, noting no glorious death from appendicitis in earlier times and contrasting with wartime fates. The dialogue features a narrator and Achilles as they consider historical mortality and medical practice.
A quotation by Reverend D H Overton discusses pessimism as a mood and a disease of the mind while presenting optimism as a fundamental current of human life. It contrasts pessimism as abnormal with the positive force of hope guiding action.
A collage of aphorisms and quips from various newspapers notes gritty humor about politics, society, and human folly. It contrasts sharp wits with risky behavior and mocks pretensions while praising self help.
Dr James W Fraser reports experiments on common beverages and digestion. Tea and coffee slow digestion of certain albuminoids while aiding starch digestion. Eggs digest well with infused drinks. butter digests slower with tea and faster with coffee or cocoa.
A Popular Science News note describes an electric cane that serves as both walking stick and lamp. The device folds into a compact form and provides illumination for use in low light areas.
Studies from Dr Brandes at the University of Hale propose that Roentgen rays influence the retina. Experiments with cataract patients show light perception persists with an opaque head covering and aluminum shielding, suggesting rays may act on the retina or induce fluorescence. Further tests seek whether direct neural effects occur or retina fluorescence explains the sensation.
French astronomers celebrate a forthcoming telescope with a 38 mile lunar view. A giant crystal block destined for the primary mirror has arrived in Paris. Traditional hand polishing gives way to a mechanical method promising near perfect planarity within 110000th part of a millimeter.
The article describes a method to photograph splashes with spray timing by electric sparks. Exposures are under 11 millionths of a second, with timing error around two ten thousandths of a second. It shows bubble formation and how surface condition affects disturbance when a solid sphere enters.
Abram A. Terwilliger of Walden New York seeks his missing wife who eloped with James Federson aboard a new $100 bicycle. The 22 year old blonde wife left home after three years of marriage with the 45 year old man. He wants the bicycle returned and to learn the reason for the elopement.
A brief aphorism by Rev. L N extols nature growing in its own mode when free from human interference. The sentiment frames nature as a pure, selfward process, praising unmanicured growth and organic development.
The advertisement promotes Syrup of Figs as a mild laxative with gentle action and soothing effects. It claims several benefits for costive or bilious parents and urges every family to keep a bottle on hand.
Advertises a Big Four and Chesapeake and Ohio rail fare from northwest points to Virginia at one fare plus 2 dollars for a round trip. Dates listed July 7 21 August 4 16 with prompts to request free descriptive pamphlet and farm lists.
An 19th century note urges caution over teething remedies for babies. The piece cites Welk and Mma WixSlow and emphasizes doing what is clearly at hand rather than distant promises, reflecting historical skepticism toward popular teething solutions.
Hall's Catarrh Cure is promoted for internal use alongside a nail making machine comparison and prices. An old and reliable Coffee's Cough Balsam is claimed to be the best at curing colds, asserted to be more effective than other remedies.
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