Zam Buk Cure Promises Blood Poison Relief
A letter from Robt Patterson of North Pelham Ontario claims Zam Buk healed his daughter Annie’s blood-poisoned finger after two failed surgeries. He cites rapid wound closure and renewed health, and cites another case where a two year old’s severely infected leg improved with Zam Buk. The advertisement urges readers to buy Zam Buk products and Zam Buk Soup from Zam Tuk Co of Toronto.
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Robt, Patterson
North Pelham
Welland Co
Ont
Annie
Nash
Zam Tuk Co
Toronto
Priv
Tilitet
Problems of Light and the Eye Safety Debate
The article discusses how intense artificial lights threaten eye health and the push to imitate daylight through diffusion. It notes daylight diffuses to reduce injury, estimating diffused daylight at about sixty percent of direct sunlight, and argues oculists should guide lighting choices.
Effects of artificial lights and daylight imitation
The text discusses how glare from shiny surfaces spreads light effects beyond centers, and experiments compare gas mantles and filament lamps with mercury vapor to imitate daylight. It also notes historical fashion of pigtails in England around 1740 and remnants in 19th century dress.
Senate the trotting goose makes waves in St Louis lobby
W N Smellinger reports a goose named Senate sprinted across the Maryland Hotel lobby in St Louis, claimed to be a valued trotter from Linn County Iowa. The bird, valued at $5,000, allegedly descended from Washy Wave and was bred by Allen of Marion, Iowa, with talks of a full sister producing custard pies.
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Allen
St. Louis
W. N. Smellinger
Great Western Circuit
Maryland Hotel
Senate
Maryland
Smellinger
Fayetteville
Ark
Smollinger Hiv
Sellon
Towadai
Linn County
Hamlet
W. EL
Washy Wave
Towa
Galesburg
Sander
Ta. Allen
Marion
Wopsie
Faust
Helen
Iowa
A Boon to Stock Raisers OF PRACTICAL INTEREST TO HORSEMEN
A practical note for horsemen and stock raisers highlighting improvements or advantages likely to aid breeding, feeding, or care. The item frames the topic as of practical interest to those involved in equine husbandry and livestock management.
Nerviline touted as vital cure for sick stock
A farmer letters recounts 38 years of experience curing sick animals using Nerviline after poor results with cayenne pepper. He claims Nerviline saved a valuable horse, helped swelling, distemper, cough, and recommends keeping Nerviline on hand. Sold in Kingston and Buffalo.
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Frank G. Fullerton
Wendling
Brockville
Peacy
Kingston
Ont
Buffalo
N.Y
Record of extraordinary game killings across eras
The excerpt surveys historic claims of extraordinary daily game kills by hunters in the United States and abroad. It cites figures for buffalo, antelope, deer, grouse, partridges, quail, snipe, and ducks, noting extreme counts and the use of specialized methods, then ponders why game has disappeared.
Loud Speaking Telephone Annunciator in Railroad Stations
A special tele phone system announces departures and arrivals using a water cooled transmitter in a booth. Voice is transmitted to sixteen loud speaking receivers with amplifying horns in waiting rooms. Incoming trains use a ten receiver circuit on the trick levels to provide uniform sound in all five waiting spaces.
New Lead Alloy Coating Process Introduced for Metals
A process akin to galvanizing deposits lead or lead alloy rather than zinc. Cost varies by alloy. thinner coatings possible. After sandblast or pickling, items endure a two minute bath to clean pores and apply an amalgamating layer, then immersion in molten metal creates a weld. Lead’s resistance suits corrosive atmospheres in electric railway components. A 100 lead to 1 tin alloy offers pliability and strength, with other alloys possible per use.
Record Backs King George and Others as Big Game Hunters
In a 1908 to 1909 field note by Mr. Charles Asking, Meophants and Sir Groual Baker are cited as hunters in Ceylon with a double four-bore rifle weighing twenty one pounds. Meophants-Sir Groual Baker claim fourteen in one day and thirty-one in five days, using a bullet weighing a quarter pound. Lions in West Africa are noted with seven killed in two minutes by W. H. Collina near Odiacamund, India, using a 400 bore rifle. Bengal Tigers also feature in the record.
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King George
Charles
Sir Groual Baker
Ceylon
Bengal
W. H. Collina
Odiacamund
India
West Africa
Perpetual Calendar Conference to Meet in Geneva
An international conference will meet in Geneva to discuss a perpetual calendar proposal. Leroy S Boyd is among the contributors, outlining a 13 month year of 28 days each totaling 364 days and adding a New Year day outside months. a leap year day exists as an extra day after December. The Solaris month would insert between June and July, with 1916 used as an illustration of a Saturday start becoming New Year’s Day.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Leroy 8. Boyd
Perpetual Calendar Described as Universal Guide
A historical note explains a perpetual calendar where each month has 28 days, every week starts on Sunday, and the same date falls on the same weekday every month. It claims the calendar works for all time, negates monthly calendars, and aids business with easy weekly, fortnightly, and monthly wage calculations.
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Bill Nye
Wireless and Aviation in the Sahara Discovery
Signor Marconi announced a December discovery enabling wireless desert messaging without masts. By laying wires briefly in the message direction, sand dryness boosts performance and intercept risk drops. Military use advantages include lighter gear and easier installation, aiding desert aviation guidance and aircraft movement.
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Sahara
Signor Marconi
Cobra and crow duel up a tree in Ceylon tale
An English naturalist reports cobras are not as dangerous as commonly feared. In two cases a crow pursued a cobra from a nest forty feet high, pecking its skin to force immobility. The crow maintained relentless, precise attacks, and after about fifteen minutes the cobra died.
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Ceylon
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Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
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Johnson-Richardson Co. Limited
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Francke
Oklahoma
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7G & Chemical CO. OF Canada
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A. F. Peeler
Frederick D. Rogers
Ill
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William C. Bloomer
Cleveland
Ohio
Dr. Down
Philadelphia
Edward Parrish
Brooklyn
N. Y
J. B. Elliott
New York City
G. Sprague
Omala
Neb
J. A. Parker
Kansas City
H. F. Merrill
Augusta
Joe
Castoria
Hrepe
Odd Ur Samuel Pitcher
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