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Newspaper
Cumberland Islander
Location
Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 17, 1912
Page
3
An advertisement touts Zam-Buk as fast relief for cold related aches in limbs and chest. It includes a testimonial from Mia Gorle of Toronto praising its effects on throat chest and rheumatic pains after three days. The ad claims Zam-Buk cures many skin and injury ailments and sells for 60 cents plus postage.
A hospital exchange shows the Head Doctor asking how many patients died since yesterday and a Heart Nurse responding seven. The Head Doctor recalls injecting eight, prompting a discrepancy in reported deaths.
A vintage health ad advocates Na-Drit-Co Syrup of Linseed Licorice and Chlorodyne to prevent colds from becoming bronchitis or pleurisy. It promotes quick relief, safety for adults and children, with pharmacists offering ingredients and bottle sizes.
The article traces porcelain invention, noting Bottger in Meissen around 1708 1710 under Elector Augustus the Strong, with kaolin discovery accidentally. It discusses Chinese hard porcelain origins attributed to Ho Chou ca end of fifth/early sixth century, and contrasts soft frit porcelain earlier European attempts.
A historical analysis argues most aviation deaths spring from inexperience and unsafe practices rather than aircraft limits. It notes about twenty experienced pilots died early in their careers, with many in accidents caused by untrained would be aviators using unsuitable machines. The piece critiques promoters, crowds, and pilots for promoting dangerous stunts and careless attitudes that elevate risk.
Early use of Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy is urged to prevent incipient asthma from becoming chronic and to save hours of suffering. The ad warns against waiting for symptoms to wear off and emphasizes rapid treatment.
The uninformed suffer corn pain while the knowing opt for Holloway's Corn Cure and find relief. The ad style copy promotes a simple treatment with quick results for afflicted feet.
A cheap Pinex Cough Syrup mixture with sugar syrup claims instant relief for deep coughs and even whooping cough. The 50-cent bottle makes 14 ounces, touted as a top home remedy. easy to prepare in five minutes with directions in each package. Includes a guarantee and contact for ordering.
The article argues that most crashes arise from aircraft limitations and atmospheric conditions. It notes a dozen skilled pilots killed recently due to overconfidence. It asserts responsibility lies with aeroplane builders and that strong construction improves a pilot’s survival, while weak machines crush on impact.
The article reviews adjustable calks for racing horses, outlining screw in, riveted, and knife blade types used in cities. It covers heel and toe patterns, four calk shoes, and chisel calks favored in northern races, noting footing benefits and fatigue from deep ice penetration.
The text explains a close link between skin and brain circulation, noting that sleep involves increased skin blood flow and waking brings skin constriction. Mental effort reduces skin blood flow, while skin dilation on warmth diverts more blood away from the brain, explaining dullness and reduced attention on humid summer days.
The article discusses acute effects of short exposure to vitiated air in crowded, ill ventilated rooms. It explains how high temperature and humidity hinder body temperature regulation, impair digestion and mental work, and cause restlessness and fatigue even after brief stays.
Swedish engineers debate Wikander scheme to send surplus power from Trollhattan falls to Stockholm. A central Sweden network would link Trollhattan lines with other energy sources including Jari Dalafven waterfalls now owned by Stockholm. Plan aims to supply Stockholm industries and heating, while delaying Trollhattan export to Denmark.
Director Bredow of Telefunken detailed advances in wireless telegraphy for ships at the German Ship Building Society congress. He noted a potential 3,700 mile link to colonies and cited Nauven near Berlin where a 330 foot radio station with 100 horsepower has already bridged 8,100 miles.
Harry P. Pollard, a Hartford boat and shoe traveler, extols Nerviline as the cure for his bad digestion and gas heart pressure. He claims rapid improvement and credits it with preventing cramps lumbago rheumatism chest colds and sore throat.
The first public statement declares a marvel of engineering completed at Nauen a few days ago. Telefunken successfully capped the free oscillating iron tower with another tower of equal height, balanced on a ball joint and stabilized by three cables. At 660 feet, it stands second only to the Eiffel Tower as the world’s highest and boldest structure.
In a lively London debate the rivals Chesterton and Shaw clashed over whether a democrat must be a socialist to be a gentleman. Belloc chaired as the crowd enjoyed sharp rhetoric, with Shaw delivering fiery exposition and Chesterton offering ironic counterpoints. No clear conclusion emerged.
The article notes artists famous for long careers. Thomas Robert Macquoid painted into his nineties, R A Cooper exhibited after his sixtieth birthday, John Massey Wright remained active until death at ninety three, and Titian lived nearly a century while continuing to paint.
The text touts Bickles Anti-Consumptive Syrup as a standard remedy for coughs colds and lung inflammation. It claims hundreds of testimonials and strong recommendations by medicine vendors who value its curative properties. Try it.
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