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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1909
Page
7
A fragment discusses an almost mythical lifting magnet claimed to reach sixty thousand pounds, noting a stalled American version that allegedly achieves similar power without visible force. The passage hints at ongoing experimentation and skepticism around such devices.
The article discusses imagined ear spectacles and sensory nerves that could involuntarily adjust eye tension and tone. It explores how fine adjustment defects might cause hardness of hearing and how a device could adapt the eye to spoken words.
The article describes reports of fish capable of moving on land and traversing dry areas. It notes accounts by naturalists including Dr. Wiktle Day who observed fatty tissue and small fleches guiding fish as they migrate to greener ground during drought.
The article details Jules Ganterre's extraordinary long distance swim in the Thames despite bands and manacles. It notes prior feats including a nine mile swim from Putney Pier to Tower Bridge with improvised restraints and a separate incident of a man chained and ironed in the river.
Over 3,000 pounds of rose petals are used in a TM uratura or one POU or 0ar or roses perfume as described in the report.
The piece discusses Taft era ideas for a central bank run by the people with government backing. It cites 1907 gold hoards, panic relief needs, and a proposed board controlled by the president, treasury secretary, and currency official to prevent political misuse and ensure stability. The plan aims to unify treasury gold, credit, and public trust.
Denver President Shaw led a railway convention push for higher street and interurban passenger fares to cover rising costs. He argued regulations must protect the traveling public while opposing municipal ownership plans. Officers reported a surge in operating expenses and a significant treasury increase to 10,564.39 dollars this year.
The article describes a Woolwich method training device used to teach riding skills. It features a hobby horse figure with a hinged throat, pulley neck action, and weights to mimic neck bending, including six principal parts of instruction for reins and reinsless riding over hurdles and landings.
George R. Colton of the District of Columbia is chosen by President Taft to succeed the resigned Regis Post as governor of Porto Rico. Colton previously served in the Philippines as lieutenant colonel of a Nebraska regiment.
A scrambled text fragment presents a social column vibe with overheard shocks notes about a semi invalid neighbor and remarks on suffrage, tariffs, handwriting, and fashion. The passage blends quotes from neighbors and a long discourse on history and gender roles without coherent narrative.
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