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Newspaper

Chilliwack Free Press

Location

Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Mar 08, 1912

Page

3

Zam-Buk Promises Fast Relief for Cold Aches

An advertisement touts Zam-Buk as a quick remedy for widespread aches from cold including chest tightness and rheumatic pains. It describes using a hot bath followed by rubbing Zam-Buk on chest and limbs, and cites a Toronto testimonial praising rapid relief within days. It claims Zam-Buk cures cold sores, frost bite, ulcers, ringworm, and skin injuries.

Ls. Gorle Berkeley St Toronto AML Drusgnata Zamiuk Co

Hlond Doctor Inquiry on Patient Deaths

In a terse hospital exchange the Hlond Doctor asks how many patients died since yesterday and the Head Nurse replies seven. The Head Doctor questions a reported instance of eight injections and seeks clarification.

Only A Cold Stop It Before It Stops You

An elderly read promotes Na Dri Co Syrup of Linseed Licorice and Chlorodyne as a quick remedy for colds. It claims preventions against bronchitis pleurisy and lung inflammation, urging use at onset and offering ingredients list via a dealer. It references The National Pry & Chemical Co Canada Limited.

National Pry & Chemical Co. of Canada, Limited

Discovery of Porcelain in Europe

The article traces porcelain origins from China to Europe. It notes Bottger in 1708 at Meissen produced red porcelain under Elector Augustus with kaolin, later public display in 1710, and the shift from soft frit to hard porcelain. It cites Ernst Zimmerman crediting Ho Chou for late fifth or early sixth century Chinese hard porcelain invention.

Europe Bottger Meissen Augustus the Strong Saxony Poland Augustus France Father d'Entrecolles Middle Kingdom Herr Ernst Zimmerman Dresden Ho Chou Saeed Zimmerman Christ

Why Aviators Die Why so many aviation deaths occur and who bears the cost

A historical analysis argues most aviation casualties arise from inexperience and safety lapses rather than aircraft flaws. It cites about one hundred deaths in three years, with twenty fatal cases due to inexperience and careless promoters, plus risks from poor training and unsafe machines.

Selfridge Ferber Leon Delagrange Charles Wachter Charles 8. Rolls George Chavez Princeton Ridge Englehardt Accu Onty Air D. Kreamer Mr. Penot A. V. Hartle W. A. Purvis America Wiesenbach H. Bochmuller L. Liere Europe Paillole Carlos Tenanid V. Smith Fyers Aviatora

Asthma Remedy Promises Quick Relief From Attacks

An advertisement urges early use of Dr J D Kelloges Asthma Remedy to prevent incipient asthma from becoming chronic and to save sufferers hours of suffering. It warns against waiting for symptoms to fade and emphasizes rapid action.

J. D. Kelloge

Holloway's Corn Cure Brings Quick Relief

The ad proclaims relief for corns using Holloway's Corn Cure. It targets readers seeking fast, effective treatment, urging the uninformed to avoid pain and the informed to choose a proven remedy.

Holloway

Pinex Cough Syrup Promises Fast Relief At Low Cost

The Pinex cough syrup claims instant relief for deep seated coughs within 24 hours and works on whooping cough and croup. A 60 cent bottle mixed with sugar syrup yields 16 ounces for a family supply, with directions in each package and a guaranteed money back certificate. Your druggist can obtain Pinex or direct you to The Pinex Co. in Toronto.

U. S Canada Norway Pinex Co Toronto Ont

The Case For Strong Aircraft Design

The text argues aviation deaths exceed due to atmospheric hazards and pilot overconfidence. It notes many fatalities in two years from overreliance on planes. It asserts aeroplane builders share responsibility and that strong construction improves survival in crashes. Weak machines crumble on impact, pinning pilots with the motor.

Types of calks for trotting horses on ice described

The article compares adjustable screw in, driven, and slotting calks on racing horse shoes. It details city use, toe and heel calk distribution, and the limitations on hard ice. It notes chisel and four calked shoes common in northern ice races and discusses fatigue from deep, long calks.

Circulation Shifts Between Skin and Brain Linked to Mood

The article explains a close link between skin and brain circulation. Sleep boosts skin blood flow while waking reduces it. Mental effort further limits skin blood flow, and warm conditions dilate skin vessels, increasing brain blood flow and causing a dull, heavy feeling.

Mubey

Rogate effects of bad air in crowded rooms

The article discusses how crowded ventilated rooms cause acute and prolonged health impacts. It explains that short exposure to vitiated air impairs focus and comfort, while long exposure undermines health via metabolic stress, heat, humidity, and disturbed body temperature regulation.

Swedish engineers debate Trollhattan to Stockholm power link

Swedish engineers discuss Mr. Wikander's scheme to transmit surplus energy from Trollhattan falls to Stockholm. A central Sweden grid would link Trollhattan with other sources including Dalafven waterfalls, scattering power to small industries and city heating. The plan could end Trollhattan export to Denmark and supply Stockholm’s long term needs.

Wikander Trollhattan Stockholm Sweden Dalafven Trollattan Couvay Denmark

German Wireless Progress Highlighted by Telefunken Leader

Director Bredow of Telefunken outlined advances in wireless telegraphy at the German Ship Building Society congress. He cited a 3700 mile potential link to colonies and noted the Nauen radio station near Berlin with a 330 foot tower and modest horsepower already spanning 8100 miles.

German Shipbuilding Society Bredow Telefunken Company Germany Nauen Herlin

Travel writer praises Nerviline as travel health cure

Harry P. Pollard of Hartford extols Nerviline as a universal remedy for stomach trouble and related ailments. He claims rapid relief from gas heart pressure and digestive issues and vouches for its effectiveness against colds rheumatism and general aches.

Harry P. Pollard Hartford

Telefunken Tower at Nauen Surpasses Eiffel in Height

The first public statement declares Telefunken completed a new 660 foot tower at Nauen. Despite violent winds, engineers placed a second tower atop an oscillating iron structure held vertical by three cables. It ranks as the world’s second highest and one of the era’s boldest feats.

Nauen Eiffel Telefunken

Chesterton and Shaw Duel Over Democracy in London Debate

A Memorial Hall crowd in London watched G K Chesterton and George Bernard Shaw clash over democracy and socialism. Shaw pressed the resolution that a democrat who is not a socialist is no gentleman, while Chesterton countered that a socialist can still be a gentleman. The chair was Hilary Belgi, debates ended without a vote, and both speakers drew sharp emotional from the audience.

Chesterton Memorial Hall London G. & Shaw Shaw Hilurcn Beilge Reacherdt Mr. Chesterton

Longevity of Artists Noted Across Centuries

The piece notes painters who lived long lives and kept painting late. Thomas Robert Macquoid enjoyed a long career and T. S. Cowper showed work at the Royal Academy well past age ninety. John Massey Weight worked actively until death at ninety three. Titian painted nearly to his centennial.

Thomas Robert Macquoid T. S. Cowper Royal Academy John Massey Weight Titian

Efficacy of Bickley’s Anti-Consumptive Syrup Advocated

The text touts Bickley’s Anti Consumptive Syrup as effective for coughs colds and lung inflammation with numerous testimonials. It notes medical vendors highly recommend it as a standard throat and lung remedy and urges readers to try it.

Bickley

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