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Newspaper
Fremont Democrat
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1903
Page
4
Six bars of unusual utensils are described as hearing devices and the ear’s anatomy is explored in detail. The text explains how air vibrations are captured by outer, middle, and inner ear structures, including the drum, anvil, stirrup, and labyrinth, and how signals reach the brain to produce sound.
Ornithology notes describe condors hawks and eagles hovering motionless in rising air currents to study prey. Birds often ride uplift from cliffs and sea breezes then tilt wings and move to strike. Gull flocks over ships likewise ride stern wake currents before resting aloft. The New York Press reports the phenomenon.
Henry Bennett Weir Edinburgh claims a tepid tub bath at 99 degrees Fahrenheit taken before bed can nearly replace sleep. He says it cures chronic insomnia and is the only substitute known to science for nature’s rest, noting cases where long insomnia improved after such baths.
The piece notes early walking aids evolving from patriarchal staffs to staff substitutes for swords, then ornamental varnished woods with bends. It traces 1701 restrictions on swords for footmen, later bans on swords for gentlemen, and the rise of polished, decorative walking sticks in public use.
A reverend admonishes about noticing faults in others. Stanickson and Hixchange trade wry lines about beams in the eye and eagerness to boast. Atchison Globe notes the irony of hard workers who find no time to boast.
A retired journalist from the Times-Democrat argues reporters are born, not trained, sharing an anecdote from Chicago testing two new staffers. One produced a sensational two column piece while the other offered stark dry copy, illustrating the difference a nose for news makes.
A column catalogs curious English speaking beliefs still common among readers. Cloaks of luck and misfortune arise from actions such as killing frogs, tickling babies, breaking eggs, or boasting health, with references to mirrors, snakes, and silver coins.
A Washington Star quote contrasts applause with taste saying if a piece earns applause it isn’t music his mother and sisters would approve of. The line reflects on convictions and sincerity, noting that convictions kept silent are neither sincere nor profound.
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