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Newspaper
Chehalis Bee
Location
Chehalis, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1897
Page
8
A vivid desert vignette follows Indian Tom and his burros near Death Valley as morning heat and dust intensify. Prospects Grimes and crew endure the brutal wind and shifting sands, guarding gear and life amid the Mojave frontier.
In Death Valley a harsh sandstorm depletes water and the two miners Grimes and Anderson endure heat and thirst. After a night of torment Grimes succumbs, Anderson shoots himself to spare his friend further agony, and by dawn Indian Tom discovers two emaciated figures dragging toward safety with one body left behind.
The text offers cautionary advice on avoiding cold exposure and hoarseness, stressing gradual exercise and covering up. It discusses diet and digestion as health factors, noting water and air as essential, and recommends butter as a beneficial food for pulmonary conditions with caution about digestive tolerance.
Mrs de Garino vents anger at being interrupted by a call from Mrs Hi ron who asked if she would buy a 50 cent ticket for a Good Samaritan Society entertainment for sewing girls. The quarrel ends with resolve to avoid future meetings during gatherings.
Louis Krai a Missouri native now living in Brigh ton New York claims a device called the scentograph will distill odors from ordinary perfumes to emit scents from a receiver. Patent sought already tested and priced at about 50 dollars. Possible uses include detecting adulteration in goods and bank paper counterfeiting, with homes and hospitals expected to welcome perfumed air.
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