Diver Rods Questioned by U S Geological Survey
The U S Geological Survey reports that diving rods and similar water locating methods are unreliable for finding underground water. Experiments show movements stem from unconscious muscle action, not external forces, undermining old superstitions and routine claims of water witching. The piece notes regional success where groundwater sits in porous sheets or clayey deposits, but overall cautions against relying on divining rods.
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Washington, Jan
United States Geological Survey
Tta
Meeteetse Burns Birthday Celebration in Meeteetee
The Caldonians of Meeteetee plan a Burns birthday feast on January 26 to honor the Scottish poet. The menu features soups, joints, roasts, pies, desserts, trifle, and multiple drams, with a toast line about kindness. Local Scots expect many attendees from nearby areas.
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Mesteetse
Meeteetee
Burns
Volcano fortifications defend Hawaii against invasion
Army engineers plan to weaponize volcanic craters around Honolulu to defend Pearl Harbor. A mortar battery at Diamond Head becomes a fortified stronghold with surveys for an additional crater and strategic fortifications proposed for island defense.
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Honolulu
T. H
Hawaii
Uncle Sam
Hawaiian Islands
United States Army
Ashu
Pear Harbor
Oahu
Diamond Head
Eri
United States
Hopolulu
Careful Cleanse for Stomach and Bowel Comfort
An ad claims Cascarets cleanse and regulate the stomach, remove sourness and foul gases, reduce liver bite and intestinal waste, and leave bowels regular by the next morning. It targets adults and children with a gentle cleansing effect and markets a 10 cent box sold at drug stores.
Defense of Oahu and Pearl Harbor Focus in Board Report
A military board assessed Oahu fortifications noting Punch Bowl and Diamond Head as key sites and Salt Lake crater as having indirect defensive value. Honolulu relies on Koolau range, Fort Ruger, and Kamameha guns to deter sea attack while the naval station remains the primary objective of defense in the Pacific.
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Punch Bowl
Pukaki Hill
Salt Lake Crater
Honolulu
Koolan
Diamond Head
Fort Ruger
Fort Armstrong
Fort de Ruasy
Fort Kamwenameha
Pearl Harbor
Naval Station
Itching Scalp and Dandruff Remedies Advertised
A reader letter extols Cureisea products for scalp disease claiming cure of pimples fevered scales and hair loss through Cureisea Soap and Cutl eure Oietment. The testimonial notes washing with Castor oil and regular application leading to clear scalp and hair regrowth. Also mentions Owllows Goap claims for skin care and personal cleanliness products.
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Stramford
Wien Crabivee
Owllows
Ordi
Uae
Mutual Cooperative Mining Company Incorporation
The Mutual Cooperative Mining Company organized in Cheyenne Wyoming on November 10 1913 with capital of 1 500 000 shares at 1 par. Directors for the first year are H R Adams W Frank Headley Frank E Wire Howard Flores and Hugh R Breele with Marion A Kline as agent for service. The company will operate mining lode and placer claims and ore reduction mills in Laramie County Wyoming and Denver and Boulder counties in Colorado.
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the Mutual Cooperative Mining Company
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Laramie
Denver
Boulder
Colorado
H. R. Adams
W. Frank Headley
Frank E. Wire
Howard Flores
Hugh R. Breele
Notice of Leader Publishing annual stockholders meeting
The Leader Publishing Company announces its annual stockholders meeting at its Cheyenne Wyoming office to elect directors for the ensuing year and address other business. The meeting is scheduled for January 14 1913 at four o'clock in the afternoon.
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Leader Publishing Company
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Annual Meeting Notice of Mine Owners Association Wyoming
notice of annual meeting of The Mine Owners Association of Wyoming to elect directors and transact other business. meeting at 10 a m January 26 1918 at the company office Thomas Hunter 511 First National Bank Building Cheyenne Wyoming. secretary D D Woopruff by order of the board Barnetts January Clearance Sale starts Friday morning.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Mine Owners Association
Wyoming
Thomas Hunter
First National Bank
Cheyenne
Laramie County Indebtedness Certificates Redeemed
All Laramie county certificates of indebtedness issued between April 1 and June 30 1912 and registered at the county treasurer’s office will be paid on January 11 1915 at the treasurer’s office. RAY K OLDS is county treasurer. Also mentions Harnell’s January Clearance Sale beginning this morning.
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Laramie County
Wyoming
Ray K, Olds
Harnell
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The
Matropolins
Sheldon Lejevene
Louanaville, Led
Sheldon
Heave
Philadelphia
Giants
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McMillan & Shepherd
Service
TRADE
McMillan
Shepherd
McMillan & Shepherd's OR
Edler
Rochester
L System
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Madras
ALA
Unis
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Sheep's
Athol Brose
Volcanoes
Pacific
Botick
D. D. Woopruff
Barnett
A. T. Hale
Modesto & Pipitone
Capitol Ave
Concha
Sam Broncha
Tiddy
Yawman and Erbe Mfg. Co
N. Y
Gleason’s
Afthugh
the Stock Growers National Bank
Cheyenne, Wyoming
Cook Bros. CO
Cap. Ave
Dealers Everpehers
Continental Oil Company
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