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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1928

Page

15

Has Science Found a Cure for Cancer in Radio Wave Experiments

Dr J W Schereschewsky and colleagues at the United States Public Health Service and Harvard University report tests on mice cured of cancer using radio frequencies 2.22 to 36 meters long. The study notes varying survival times with wavelength, and cautions require further testing before conclusions.

United States Health Service Harvard University J. W. Schereschewsky United States Public Health Service Schereschewsky A. M. Stimson Division of Scientific Research Schereschewasky Stimson M. L. Dow Dr. Schereschewsky United States Bureau of Standards Schere

Strange Habits of Viper Fish and M L Dow

Article reports on experiments with low capacity vacuum tubes and Hartley circuits, noting frequency ranges and heating effects. It discusses copper in foods, vitamins, and copper’s role in health, plus Wisconsin studies on copper in milk liver and anemia treatment. It also surveys the viper fish deep sea habits and difficulties of catching them, and finally reviews eye movements in reading and fatigue-related fixation pauses.

Engineering and Mining Journal University of Wisconsin American Society of Biological Chemists Wisconsin Smithsonian James N. Miller Nature Magazine

Harvesting the Peanut Crop in Southern Plantations

The article describes modern peanut harvesting machinery using belts, claws, and fans to separate nuts from vines and trash. After arrival at the factory, peanuts are elevated to the top floor and graded, cleaned, and whitened with marble dust before nerve workers remove empty shells, then packed for shipment.

Inventors Work On Jumping Shoes And Amusement Rails

Thomas W Thackery of Winnetka invents PRING shoes with left and right soles a rubber pad and two coil springs to cushion landings. William G Shafer of Los Angeles patents a park ride using wooden horses on wheels along an undulating track to simulate rough travel. A new cook pot whistle signals that eggs have boiled while steam powers the lid.

Thomas W. Thackery Winnetka William G. Shafer Los Angeles

Device for Setting Waves in Hair

A device invented by Robert W. Stogner of Hartsville offers a daily method to maintain a permanent wave. The tool is a flat elongated blade with a handle, curved to fit the head, used to press the hair and set the waves, replacing a comb for better results.

Spose Robert W. Stogner Harts Ville

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