09 Sep 1903
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Newspaper
Edgefield Advertiser
Location
Edgefield, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1903
Page
1
A mixed literary and adventure fragment blends a Richard Burton quotation on active compassion with a Arctic ice floe scene. Hardman contemplates life’s purpose as a monstrous bore advances, ice jams release, and a rescue unfolds at a coastal camp. Caulking and Indigenous boatmen signal the approach of relief amid the chaotic scene.
In spring 1901 John Hardman, a zoologist, was pressed into a dangerous escape from a massive ice jam in the Knik Arm of Cook Inlet. Trapped on a rising cake of ice, he cut a narrow tunnel with a knife over nearly two hours, forced upward through three feet of ice, and dodged a fast-approaching tide to reach safety.
Autumn lilac blooming achieved by exposing potted plants to ether vapors for 48 hours in a sealed box, repeated to induce fall blossoms. Also notes fish acclimation in Australia, a new electric hand street sweeper in Washington, and discussion of high voltage power transmission limits and future pole designs.
A gardener explains converting a gravel lot into productive soil by layering humus from partially rotted stable manure and ash rich fertilizer, plus a thick top mulch. Over three seasons the garden improved as humus increased, moisture retained, and vegetable yields rose.
An early 20th century explanation of cold storage eggs. It describes how sorting and packing at about two degrees below freezing keeps eggs fresh for months, the use of strong electric light to test freshness, candle-like checks, and seasonal storage from February to June at 30 Fahrenheit packing houses. It notes market effects and the role of cleanliness and proper storage in preventing spoilage.
A man drove to a Bridge entrance at 6 20 pm amid heavy traffic, stopped in the road to demand a baseball extra from a newsboy, read it without paying, then sped away. A policeman lamented not arresting him for blocking the road.
The Westminster Gazette notes Pilatus as the first Swiss height drawing climbers. A legend linked Pontius Pilate’s body to a lake near the summit, with storms after every stone cast. Lucerne authorities barred ascent without a burgher escort, until a state pastor dispelled the tale by tossing stones before his congregation and declaring no misfortune followed.
A Smoky Hollow resident found adder eggs beneath a stump and placed them under a bantam hen. The hen hatched 13 striped adders, and the brood was fed by the mother as she had previously raised other chicks.
The article outlines recipes and home remedies including asparagus broth with cream, fish and rice breakfast ideas, and a small soda biscuit method. It extols fomentation as a simple heat therapy, praising its versatility, safety, and effectiveness for pain, inflammation, and as a counter irritant compared to blisters.
London Graphic notes interest in a mosquito plant that could curb pests and wonders if it will thrive outdoors in this country. Meanwhile Ohio bankers plan to raise funds, possibly $25,000 to $35,000, for a McKinley medallion bust to adorn the battleship Ohio with a permanent contributor list and a duplicate record in Columbus.
The piece describes cave dwellers of Mexico engaging in extreme endurance rather than speed. They reportedly run 170 miles in one stretch at a slow trot, with carriers delivering letters from Guazapores to Chihuahua over 600 miles. A five day diet of pinole fuels these journeys.
Government astronomer of New South Wales Dr Russell analyzes rainfall records from 1867 to 1903, a 36 year span, and finds four roughly nine year groups with average rainfalls of 29.47, 21.64, 28.39, and 20.24 inches. He argues drought cycles align with the moon earth relationship.
The dominant wing of the party, 85 representatives, advocates equal suffrage for men and women. It calls for payment of Imperial and State Legislature members, government responsibility to Parliament, local self-government, militia, freedom of speech and press, church disestablishment, free schools and courts, and a progressive income tax.
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