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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1896
Page
2
A San Diego corresp. to the Chicago Times-Herald discusses whether snakes can fascinate their prey. It notes rabbits and birds often move normally, argues fascination is a myth, and offers self hypnotism as a plausible explanation. It cites observers and scientists who question the power of mesmerism in snakes.
The Pittsburg Dispatch reports that lizards enter a five minute trance during capture, lying still as if dead before scuttling away. Dr Van Dyck notes this is not voluntary death feigning but a hypnotic state, challenging ideas of mercy or pain mitigation.
A Philadelphia Times report describes central market egg inspectors in Paris who separate bad from good eggs by candlelight. They judge freshness by the white and yolk separation, size by a ring, and earn about $1.50 to $2 daily.
Historic account recounts the 1799 sinking of the Lutine with a vast treasure cargo. Only two survivors were saved, one dying soon after and the notary Schabrach also perishing. Recoveries later reached about £105,000, with 1892 efforts proposing a sand-free docked chamber to remove the cargo.
The New York Sun reports that treating pure cellulose with caustic soda and then carbon bisulphide yields a materially valuable product. When dissolved in water it forms an insoluble coagulum that hardens into a usable material for tool handles buttons and other items. If alcohol is added to the solution before coagulation a mass is produced suitable for stamping into objects or as a pigment medium for fabrics. Coated cloth is washable yet stiffens upon ironing, enabling shirt parts and linens to be made from it.
Three day bread and water punishment assigned to Private Grasgrun for slovenly turnout on parade. Sergeant notes vegetarian diet prevents harsher measures. Captain approves the lesser penalty and orders placement with Arnewers.
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