Comet to Light Up Skies Next Spring Says Astronomers
The article discusses a great heavenly phenomenon, a mighty comet dubbed Comet B 1916, approaching Earth and visible to the naked eye in coming months. It notes the comet’s strength, orbit behavior, and potential observations from December through June, with emphasis on public fascination and scientific interest.
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Wolf
Koenigstuhl
Jupiter
Earth
Sun
Gomet
Libra
Donati
Brooks
Mixed 1916 briefing notes span bridges cables and trade
Reports inconsistent excerpts show the Tiber bridge at 828 feet the longest reinforced concrete arch. New telegraph cables to Ceylon London messages cut and glass, an ornamental wind streak. An American chamber of commerce enlarges ties with Brazil Rio de Janeiro. Argentina Brazil dye trials hint at industrial exchange while 1916 failures lag earlier years.
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Tiber
Ame
Gnca
Cey- Ki
Deon
Sage
London
Jean Hur
pial _ yaniv
Planos
Wounds of Horses Abscesses and Gangrene Treatments
US Department of Agriculture guide explains abscesses in horses, distinguishing acute and cold chronic forms. It details ripening, drainage, hot fomentations, antiseptics, and cautions against premature drainage. Also covers dry and moist gangrene, ulcers, and antiseptic care to restore tissue health.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Birds Fond of Mulberries
A fragmented note praises mulberries and tree planting as a means to produce fruit. The readable text hints at a casual discussion about birds and harvesting, but specifics are limited.
A Child's Bowel Health and Laxative Advice
An excerpt contrasts old fashioned calomel and castor oil with modern California Syrup of Figs for children. It promotes the fruit laxative as gentle and effective, claiming it cleanses the liver and bowels and is loved by kids. An unrelated hotel guest tip notes that small improvements in upkeep boost a hotel's appeal.
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Daya
California
Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy Claim
The ad touts Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy as a tonic for kidney congestion and related pains. It quotes a Battle Creek user praising the medicine and notes availability in 50c and 1.00 bottles with free samples by writing to Warner's Remedies Co., Rochester, N Y.
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Warner
Clarence H. White
Battle Creek
Mich
Warner's
Safe Remedies Co
Rochester
N. Y
Leap Year Rule and Century Exceptions
The article explains leap years occur every four years but centennial years are leap only if divisible by four after removing two digits. It notes 1600 was a leap year, while 1700 1800 and 1900 were not, and 2000 will be a leap year. Eight-year gaps without a leap year occurred from 1786 to 1804 and 1806 to 1904.
Cuticura Soap Advertising Boosts Daily Skin Care
An advertisement promotes Cuticura Complexions and Cut cura Ointment for clear complexions scalp health and soft hands. It offers a free sample by mail with a book and directs readers to Cuticura Dept L Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Unbreakable Window Idea From Wire Fabric
The article explains a method using repeated coats of raw or boiled linseed oil applied to mashed wire fabric to create a substitute for glass. The fabric proves useful in fragile windows and can be dipped in oil as an alternative to brushing.
Actress Reveals Secret Hair Coloring Mixture
A famous actress shares a home recipe for gray hair color blending Bay Rum and Barbo Compound with chycerine. The instructions describe mixing small amounts in water to create a preparation for at home use, with emphasis on ease and secrecy.
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Geist
Garbo Bay
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Encke
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Aan
Argentina
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Glanders
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