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Newspaper
Decatur Weekly News
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1900
Page
3
German experiments test beech as a rail sleeper with and without preservatives. Creosoted beech on the Alsace Lorraine lines averages 19 years of life, while zinc chloride treated sleepers last longer, reaching 14 to 15 years.
Chester Connecticut correspondent reports a large collection of Native American artifacts near Haddam Quarter road in Durham. The owner, a noted hunter, has dozens of axes chisels drills pipes and ornaments including 3,000 arrowheads and a 7 pound ax. A bone ornament and a red clay kettle are among prized pieces found with extensive notched breastplates and wampum.
An article extols Dr Kilmer and Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and urinary troubles, warning of Brights Disease as a kidney linked danger. It advertises sample bottles, prices, and a free booklet by mail.
Reports describe the RaIM-5 MAC system with 3 600 stations across the British Isles and Camden Square apparatus that automatically measures rainfall. It details Snowdon gauge accuracy and a vertical, wind and weather recorder. It also covers Easter land rent at Bourne where auctions run during boys’ sprints.
A method to mount photographic prints to prevent curling uses a gelatine paste with two parts gelatine four parts water and eight parts alcohol. Add alcohol slowly after dissolving gelatine, stir constantly, keep the solution hot, and apply quickly to avoid curling as the print dries.
An advertisement extolls Dr. Tichenor's Antiseptic as a ready defense against gunshot wounds powder burns cuts bruises and sprains. The compact remedy is advertised to cost 50 cents and is sold by Morrow & Oonyaston.
A Madison avenue line conductor collected four fares from the same passenger on a trip from City Hall to Fourteenth Street and did not object when paid. The report notes his distracted but diligent behavior and hints at possible promotion.
A brief note comments on people who fixate on friends' faults and feel mortified by others while ignoring their own mistakes. The line suggests self awareness is lacking and social dynamics are strained by misplaced judgment.
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