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Newspaper

Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Aug 11, 1909

Page

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The New Comet Explained by Edwin Fairfax Naulty

In Collier's Weekly June 26 issue Edwin Fairfax Naulty surveys the appearance of a new comet observed on May 21 at Hobart College. He explains how the gaseous head acts as a lens and how earth's atmosphere creates prismatic effects and varying light phenomena, predicting unsettled weather and exotic optical events as the comet nears.

Collier's Edwin Fairfax Naulty Hobart’ College Capitol Washington White House Pennsylvania Avenue Suithbland

Plants and Electricity Experiments Near Berlin

The Kaiser promotes plant growth by electricity on private estates near Berlin under Dr Hoehstermann. Red poles and a 250,000 volt system charge the air and soil, aiming to boost vegetation growth and study differences under charged versus normal conditions.

Kaiser Dahlen Berlin Hoehstermann

Sunlight Aids Tuberculosis Fight Through Germicidal Rays

The article traces sunlight's role in tuberculosis care from fresh air to sun-baths, noting a germicidal effect discovered accidentally in lab cultures. It cites a French researcher who opened a sun-bathing clinic, reporting stronger health outcomes and a tonic boost to the blood, including higher red cells and haemoglobin.

Cause of Anthrax Report Warns Blood Stains Are Dangerous

Bacteriologist Br Eurich of the Anthrax Investigation Board Bradford reports that blood stained wool or hair carries anthrax, dust from tainted material is risky, and fallen fleece or pieces of blood-stained wool or hair may be dangerous. Lord Mayor J B Fawcett says the findings are startling and urge rapid disinfection or removal of blood stained material to cut risk.

Br Eurich Anthrax Investigation Board Bradford Singland J. B. Fawcett

Brains of the Army Form Australian Intelligence Corps

The Australian Intelligence Corps is established to train officers in intelligence, collect topographical and military resources data, and prepare maps. It will operate with headquarters and six districts across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, and Tasmania. Colonel F. W. Afay commands.

Sydney Morning Herald Australian Intelligence Corps Ware Ny Commonwealth Pacific Intelligence Corps Defence Force Pptpe New South Wales Victoria Queensland South Australia West Australia Tasmania F. W. Af ¥Ay V.D

The Wheat Gamble Explained By The Outlook

The Outlook describes speculators driving wheat prices through futures bets. Bulls and bears push the market, creating artificial demand and supply, harming farmers and bread buyers. It notes margins, contracts, and the public cost of private gambling in Chicago.

United States North America Canada Ireland Scotland Asia Russia America Bear Mr Bull Bull Mr. Bear New York City Monte Carlo Chicago

Lane's Emulsion Restores Dwindling Health in Invercargill

A. B. Deekaon of Invercargill reports three years of ill health and weight loss. After starting Lane's Emulsion per doctor’s advice, he gained 23 pounds and regained strength. He urges others fading away to try the product, praising its body-building effects.

Dmulsion Coy Deekaon Invercergi Lane Lene Cookson Invercargill

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