Fixing Timers of Seasons Across Ancient Cultures
The article notes diverse methods used to time agricultural work. It cites the Journal of the Asiatic Society describing heliacal risings in Egypt and Britain around 1000–2000 B C, Borneo communities using stellar cues, and the Kenyabs and Kayans measuring noon shadows with a notched stick. Samoan calendars rely on palolo worm appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borneo
Egypt
Journal of the Asiatic Society
Tropics
Waiting to a Shadow but Found a Cure After Fifteen Years
A. H. Stotts a state capitol messenger in Columbus Ohio recounts fifteen years of kidney trouble with back and urinary symptoms until starting Dunns Kidney Pills after a collapse. He says twelve boxes restored health to 188 pounds and he has been well for two years sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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A. H. Stotts
State Capitol
Columbus
Ohio
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N.Y
Seven Patents in a Century for Umbrellas Highlight Innovations
The piece notes only seven umbrella patents in a hundred years in the United States. It describes assembly steps from rib insertion and ferrule application to cloth hemming, pattern cutting, and machine sewing. Modern designs boast automatic opening and compact folding for travel. new models include touchless or keyless features.
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United States
Transformation From Coffee to Postum Food Coffee
An old coffee user can quit coffee by switching to Postum Food Coffee, which is described as tastier and easier to crave. The article claims a ten day to two week transformation, with nerves freed from coffee poison and nourishment provided by Postum. It ends with the slogan There’s a reason.
Humorous Snippets From the Week in Print
A collage of light jokes and witticisms from various papers. Jokes touch on poetry, autos versus horses, spelling, marriage, politics, and social manners with a worldly wink and period-flavored humor. Targets include lovers, clerics, politicians, and everyday folks in light verse and quips.
Cuticura Cures Avard Boy’s Severe Eczema
A C Barnett of Avard Oklahoma reports his son’s scalp eczema cleared after three months and two bottles of Cuticura Resolvent plus Cuticura Soap and Ointment. Hair grew back and no recurrence. Barnett endorses the remedies for eczema.
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Cuticura
A. C. Barnett
Avard
Oklahoma
A. C. Burnett
The Two Travelers and the Humble Ass Tale
A tall Giraffe and a dwarfish Ass travel together. The Ass mocks the Giraffe until famine forces the Ass to envy height. The story ends with the Ass wishing to be tall. Also a quip about a queen in Egypt and a joke about a woman drying up.
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